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Finding the Best U-23 Fullbacks in Spain’s Second Division
With the winter transfer window open and the summer transfer window incoming, clubs are beginning to scout the best young players who are showing signs of potential. This is a data analysis to find the best U23 full-backs in the Spanish second division that will be fought over in the summer. The data metrics…
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Umar Sadiq: Can the Nigerian Striker Get Back to His Best at Valencia?
It has been a dismal start to the campaign for Valencia CF. They sacked their manager Rubén Baraja a few weeks back after their woeful form, and they currently sit 19th in the LaLiga table, five points above the drop. As they look to avoid suffering just the second relegation in their entire history, Valencia…
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Nayef Aguerd Getting Back to His Best at Real Sociedad
It has been two years since Nayef Aguerd flourished in the FIFA World Cup for Morocco, leading them to an unprecedented semifinals finish. This tournament helped him earn a €35 million move to West Ham, where he struggled to convince. By the time the 2024/25 season rolled around, Aguerd found himself surplus to requirements under new…
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Pablo Fornals: The Mastermind Midfielder Driving Real Betis’ Ambitions
In the summer of 2017, Villarreal CF signed Pablo Fornals for an estimated €12 million. This transfer proved to be a huge step forward in his career. At Villarreal, Fornals’ game matured as he was given more creative responsibility in midfield. He became an important part in the team’s aggressive play, frequently playing as a…
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Joan García: Why Espanyol’s Shot-Stopper is Destined for La Roja Stardom
Joan García Pons, born May 4, 2001, in Vinaròs, Spain, started his football career as a goalkeeper in local youth teams. Early development took place in the youth ranks of Vinaròs CF before shifting to CD Castellón to further nurture his talent. Recognizing his potential, he joined RCD Espanyol’s youth academy, one of Spain’s most…
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Juan Cruz: Leganés’ Attacking Talisman
From Brahim Díaz to Iván Jaime to Dean Huijsen, Málaga’s academy has produced a treasure trove of top-class footballers in recent years. The latest player to emerge from Los Boquerones’ academy and excel at the highest level is none other than Juan Cruz Díaz Espósito. Born in Quilmes, Argentina, Juan Cruz moved across the Atlantic…
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Dário Essugo: Portugal’s Next Modern Midfielder
Sporting Clube de Portugal, or simply Sporting, has enjoyed a resurgence in the last two decades, highlighted by five domestic titles under former manager Ruben Amorim, including a league championship that ended a 19-year drought. Beyond trophies, Sporting’s academy has been a cornerstone of its success, producing talents like Gonçalo Inácio, Eduardo Quaresma, Geny Catamo,…
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Marash Kumbulla Opens Up on ACL Injury, Move to Espanyol, and More
Zach Lowy spoke to Espanyol defender, Roma loanee, and Albania international Marash Kumbulla about: Working alongside current Southampton manager Ivan Jurić: “Out of all the coaches who I’ve worked with, Jurić has had the biggest influence on me as a player. He took a chance on me when I was just 19. I will…
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Analyzing Getafe’s Start to the Season
It has been a difficult start to the campaign for Getafe. With 16 points from 18 matches, the Azulones currently sit one point above the drop. Getafe have the third-best defensive record in LaLiga with just 15 goals conceded — only Real Sociedad (13) and Atlético Madrid (12) have let in fewer — but they…
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Thierno Barry: Villarreal’s New Attacking Talisman
Last season, Villarreal went from battling relegation to competing for Europe and finishing eighth in the LaLiga table. They did so thanks to the exploits of Alexander Sørloth, whose 23 goals saw him finish as the second-top scorer in the Spanish top-flight behind Artem Dovbyk (24). With Atlético Madrid signing Sørloth for €32 million, Villarreal…
