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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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Andriy Lunin: The Ukrainian Making a Name for Himself in Goal at Real Madrid
Andriy Lunin has quietly become the best shot stopper in the world. He has done it in a relatively under-the-radar fashion as well. While the 6’3” Ukrainian is not without deficiencies, he’s certainly earned a first choice spot somewhere when Thibaut Courtois returns to fitness next campaign. Let’s explore how someone in a club as…
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Striving to Reclaim a Sense of Self – The Quest for Total Football in Barcelona
A 97′ penalty sealed a much-needed 2-1 road victory for Barcelona against Celta Vigo in the latest installation of La Liga’s weekly opera. It was a welcome three points that allowed marginal breathing space between themselves and the imposing figure of Atlético Madrid in fourth position. But it was yet another goal conceded in a…
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Toni Kroos: Real Madrid’s Midfield Metronome
Toni Kroos, born on January 4, 1990, in Greifswald, Germany, has had a remarkable football career marked by his technical skill, game vision, and passing ability. His journey from the youth categories to becoming one of the most accomplished midfielders in football is a testament to his talent and work ethic. Kroos began his…
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Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s 16-year-old Sensation
Background From his sun-kissed origins in Spain, where Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean roots were woven together, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal has already reminded not only Spain but all of Europe and beyond of La Masia’s reputation as one of the world’s best talent factories. He pirouetted through Barcelona’s youth ranks with grace as glamorous as…
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Martin Zubimendi: The Metronome at the Heart of Real Sociedad’s Midfield
From Xabi Alonso to Xabi Prieto, from Sergio Canales to David Silva, Real Sociedad have been blessed with countless technically gifted, creative central midfielders who can set the tempo of the game, switch the play and pick out teammates with inch-perfect through balls. The latest midfielder to make a name for himself at Anoeta is…
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Artem Dovbyk’s Breakout Season at Girona
Girona are playing in La Liga for just the fourth time in club history, but they find themselves challenging for a first-ever European qualification and a maiden league title thanks in large part to 26-year-old Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk. He has logged an impressive 1244 minutes on the field through 21 matches, showcasing his consistency…
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Sevilla Fútbol Club: A Battle for La Liga Prestige
Boasting the illustrious title of Spain’s oldest organisation devoted solely to the beautiful game, Sevilla Fútbol Club has been trailblazing a path from the autonomous community of Andalusia since January 25, 1890. But, an establishment steeped in tradition, domestically and on the continent, is now embroiled in a challenging relegation battle, with Los Nervionenses struggling…
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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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Bryan Zaragoza: The Spanish Gem Headed for Bayern Munich
Name: Bryan Zaragoza Club: Granada Nationality: Spain Position: LW, RW, AM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’7”/170cm Age: 22 Strengths: speed, 1v1s, dribbling, agility, finishing, weak-foot Areas for Development: physical strength, duels It has been a roller-coaster few years for Granada. Diego Martinez guided the newly promoted side to the Copa del Rey semifinals and…
