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Xavi Simons: The Dutch Youngster Primed for Greatness at RB Leipzig
Xavi Simons, the famous ‘runaway’ La Masia kid as he’s popularly known. He is a product of the Barcelona academy before signing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, at age 16 where he’d later on make his professional debut with the French team 2 years later. Born in Amsterdam to a former footballer, it’s safe to…
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Rokas Pukštas: Hajduk Split’s Diamond in the Rough
Club: Hajduk Split Nationality: USA Position: CM, AM, RM, DM, RB, LB Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’11”/181cm Age: 20 Strengths: versatility, heading, box-crashing, dribbling, carrying, duels, athlete, weak foot Areas for Development: pass selection Rokas Pukštas doesn’t turn 21 for another nine months, but he’s already emerged as a crucial figure in Hajduk Split’s…
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Sepp van den Berg: A Fresh and New Start
Sepp van den Berg, a product of the esteemed PEC Zwolle academy, embarked on a journey that would take him to the pinnacle of English football. His impressive performances in the Eredivisie caught the eye of Liverpool, who secured his signature in 2019. Van den Berg’s time at Liverpool, which saw spells on loan to…
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Alberto Moleiro: Las Palmas’ Precocious Young Gem
After a dismal start to the campaign that saw them accumulate three point from nine matches, Las Palmas appear to be finding their footing under Diego Martínez, who became Las Palmas’ third manager in five months. Since then, he has guided Las Palmas to their first victory since February, with Alberto Moleiro doubling their lead…
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Rayan Aït-Nouri: A Bright Spark Amidst Difficulties for Wolverhampton Wanderers
A strong run inside the Chelsea half, dribbling his way inside from the left flank to get the better of Enzo Fernández and then Moisés Caicedo before setting up Matheus Cunha for an equalising goal at the Molineux earlier this season. That was how Rayan Aït-Nouri registered his first goal contribution this season and it…
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Mattia Zaccagni Flourishing with Bigger Responsibility at Marco Baroni’s Lazio
Lazio are enjoying a resurgence this season under new coach Marco Baroni and are sitting in fifth in the Serie A standings just one point behind Napoli, and level with Atalanta, Inter and Fiorentina on 28 points from 13 matches. One of the main players leading the spotlight in Lazio return into form is club…
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David Carmo Finding His Feet in Greece
In the fast-paced world of the English Premier League, opportunities can come and go in the blink of an eye. For Angolan center-back David Mota Veiga Teixeira do Carmo, better known as David Carmo, a season-long loan spell at Greek giants Olympiacos is proving to be the perfect platform to showcase his immense talent and…
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Jacopo Fazzini: Empoli’s Hidden Gem
Club: Empoli Nationality: Italy Position(s): CM, AM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’10”/178cm Age: 21 Strengths: agility, dribbling, passing variance, duels, defensive work-rate, press resistance, athleticism Areas of Development: application, strength It seems like every year, there’s a new interior midfielder who’s leaving one of Serie A’s smaller teams and taking his talents to one…
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Adam Idah: Celtic’s Surprise Package
Adam Idah was signed in the January transfer window last season from Norwich on a loan deal, and it’s safe to say there was some criticism surrounding it. The striker’s goal tally at the Canaries was poor, only managing to score 17 goals in 116 appearances. Since arriving at the Parkhead club, he’s been…
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Dani Parejo: A Brain on the Field
There is something special about being able to write about someone you knew long before they became a well-known figure. Dani Parejo, currently one of the most recognized footballers in Spanish football, was my neighbor back in the days when we were just two kids passionate about football. I remember how he used to come…
