Player Analysis: Anthony Nwakaeme

Located on the shores of the Black Sea, the city of Trabzon in Turkey is known for its rainy and cold weather during many months of the local football team’s season. The supporters of said team, Trabzonspor are known for their hard edge and undying passion but also for a sense of gloomy pessimism.

They were the only club located outside Turkey’s capital city to win a league title (6 times in total during a glorious run in the late 70’s-early 80’s), until Bursapor achieved the feat in 2010. Still, there is a sense among Trabzonspor’s supporters and the country at large that the team’s fortunes will fade toward the end of the season.

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No more was that apparent than at the end of the 2019-2020 campaign. Trabzonspor were flying high in first place in February, with the outstanding contribution of loanee Alexander Sørloth at striker. New signing Daniel Sturridge appeared healthy after an injury-ravaged career, and John Obi Mikel provided a steady veteran presence in the midfield.