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İlkay Gündoğan: Barcelona’s Free Transfer Turned MVP
Joan Laporta has not been shy about bringing in free transfers to bolster Barcelona’s squad since his reelection as the Blaugrana’s president in 2021. Given the financial circumstances of the club he inherited, adding quality players without paying an exorbitant transfer fee is probably one of the most shrewd maneuvers one could make. During his…
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Brahim Díaz: The Swiss Army Knife of Attackers
Christian Bale, cinnamon, the Swiss Army Knife, Brahim Díaz: all known for their versatility. Wait, hold on. Brahim Díaz? That’s right. He might not have the public perception like the others, but his versatility across the front line has been key to Real Madrid’s La Liga title charge and Champions League run. However, it has…
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Samuel Omorodion: Spain’s Next Top Striker?
It has been nothing short of a meteoric rise for Samuel “Samu” Omorodion Aghehowa. Born in Melilla, Spain to Nigerian parents, Omorodion moved to Maracena, a municipality of Granada, at a young age. After progressing through the ranks at AD Nervión for six years, he joined Granada’s academy in 2021, eventually making his senior debut…
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Is Alvaro Fernandez Carreras the Solution to Benfica’s Left Back Dilemma?
Eight years ago, Benfica signed a 20-year-old Spanish left back who had not yet broken through to FC Barcelona’s first team. Alex Grimaldo would go on to score 27 goals and 66 assists in 303 appearances for Benfica, winning four league titles before departing in the summer of 2023. With Benfica’s summer signings David Jurasek…
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Assessing Andre Onana’s Time at Manchester United So Far
Last July, Andre Onana’s move to Manchester United was one of the most anticipated transfers of the summer window. Not only was the incoming Cameroonian goalkeeper replacing David de Gea, who had established himself as a legitimate club legend during his 12 seasons at Old Trafford, but he was also set to be the key…
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How Ernesto Valverde Turned the Tide at Athletic Club
Located in the energetic city of Bilbao, Spain, Athletic Club de Bilbao is a distinctive and legendary football team. Renowned for its unique transfer policy as well as its extensive history, Athletic Club takes great satisfaction in upholding a stringent tradition of featuring players who have Basque ancestry, with players and supporters alike have developed…
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Takefusa Kubo: Real Sociedad’s Japanese Phenom in Attack
Takefusa Kubo was 10 years old when he left Japan for Spain after receiving an invitation to join FC Barcelona’s La Masia academy, scoring 74 goals in 30 matches during his first full season (2012/13) at the club before being promoted to their U-14 side for the 2014/15 season, but his dreams of becoming the…
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Rodrygo: What Makes Him One of the Hottest Prospects in World Football?
Real Madrid have claimed their first Copa del Rey title in nine years and are looking to add a second straight Champions League title as they face off against Manchester City, having drawn 1-1 in the first leg in Madrid. One player who will be vital to their hopes of getting past City is Rodrygo,…
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Finding a Replacement for Enzo Le Fée for Lorient
Enzo Le Fée has been nothing short of revolutionary for Lorient this season. He effortlessly became the pivotal player in an overachieving side having previously been a decent (but relatively uninspiring) mainstay since their days in Ligue 2 in the 2018/19 campaign. However, it seems inevitable that he will continue the trend of the mass…
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Using Data to Find Rangers a Goalkeeper in a Lesser Known League
Allan McGregor is considered a grandfather and a pertinent figure of the modern-day Rangers. After a hiatus, amidst financial difficulty, McGregor returned to the club that initially introduced him to senior football in 2001. A myriad of memorable moments from day one and a multitude of simply incredible saves yet every story comes to an…
