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  • Álvaro Djaló: Shining the Spotlight on Athletic Club’s Big-Money Arrival

    Álvaro Djaló has secured a summer move to Athletic Club, with the Basque side paying €15 million plus €5 million in add-ons, but just what makes the 24-year-old winger such an exciting talent? Let’s take a look and find out:   Djaló’s footballing education began just a 43-minute walk away from Athletic Club’s iconic San…

  • Sergiño Dest Finding his Footing at PSV Eindhoven

    Name: Sergiño Dest  Club: PSV  Nationality: American  Position: Defender – Full Back  Preferred Foot:  Height: 5’7”/170cm  Age: 23    In what can be best described as a remarkable turnaround for American youngster Sergiño Dest who plays as a right back for PSV and has established himself as a fundamental piece in the PSV team setup…

  • Toni Kroos: Redefining the Regista Role with Elegance

    Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Kroos showcased his regista credentials with unparalleled finesse. Across 23 appearances, he seamlessly navigated the midfield, accumulating a total playing time of 1539 minutes. This not only highlighted his durability but also underscored his unwavering commitment to controlling the game from a deeper position, a hallmark of the regista role.  …

  • Brian Brobbey: The Young Phenom Leading the Line for Ajax

    Name: Brian Brobbey  Club: Ajax  Nationality: Dutch  Position: Forward – Centre Forward  Preferred Foot: Right  Height: 5’11”/180cm  Age: 22  Boasting superlative physicality and lethal finishing in front of goal, Brian Brobbey has continued to exert dominance over Eredivisie defenders, his goal tally currently stands at 15 goals and has provided 7 assists in 23 Eredivisie…

  • 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…

  • Lewis Miley: Newcastle’s Rising Star in Midfield

    In their first full season under Eddie Howe, Newcastle United finished in 4th place and earned a UEFA Champions League spot after a two-decade drought from the competition. Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, Miguel Almiron, Joe Willock and Joelinton amidst others dazzled throughout the season as Newcastle recorded their highest finish in the Premier League since…

  • Pau Cubarsí: Barcelona’s Latest Homegrown Gem at the Back

    Pau Cubarsí Paredes was born on 22 January 2007 in Estanyol, a small town in Girona. A boy of 1.85 metres who is standing out in FC Barcelona. Cubarsí is a modern central defender, known for his leadership, good ball control and forcefulness in defensive actions. He began his formative years in football at FC…

  • Omari Hutchinson: Kieran McKenna’s Cobham Star

    Football academies have been a huge part of the ever-growing development of the game, giving young players the chance to grow and learn the club’s philosophy before breaking into the first team and making the impact they have always dreamt of. As the saying goes, if you’re good enough you’re old enough and Omari Hutchinson…

  • Franco Mastantuono: River Plate’s Next Top Talent

    Just as quickly as Claudio Echeverri got snatched up by Manchester City, River Plate have already managed to replace him with another teenage wonder from their talent factory of an academy. His name: Franco Mastantuono.   The mercurial midfielder has taken playing first-team football in his stride, at a club as big as River Plate…

  • 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…