It has been quite the rapid, unusual rise for Luis Díaz. After two years of biding his time on the fringes of Sérgio Conceição’s starting line-up at Porto, the Colombian has emerged as the finest player in the Primeira Liga, and his performances look set to land him a €45 million move to Liverpool, as…

For many, loans often provide a chance to hone one’s craft away from the limelight. Alexander Nübel’s two-year loan to Monaco doesn’t afford him that luxury.   The German is considerably more scrutinised at the Principality club, than he would have been if he had remained as Manuel Neuer’s understudy at Bayern Munich. However, after…

Considering that at the time of writing, Australian international Callum Elder is the only non-British player in the Hull City squad, the club is set to undergo quite the culture shock following the takeover of Turkish TV mogul Acun Ilcali, who is expected to announce a string of signings from far afield in the coming…

The United States Men’s National Team has had its fair share of talented players, many of whom we have seen play in Europe. Some of them have even been able to collect legendary status, such as Landon Donovan, Claudio Reyna, Clint Dempsey, Brad Friedel and Tim Howard.   One of these aforementioned players has a…

Turning 16 is a big deal as it’s largely seen as a coming-of-age for most kids. Paul Wanner, however, isn’t an ordinary kid.   Just 15 days after his 16th birthday, Paul Wanner came off the bench to replace Marc Roca against Borussia Mönchengladbach to become the second-youngest player in Bundesliga history and also Bayern’s…

Coming from a family full of football talent – Joe Willock playing in the Premier League with Newcastle alongside brother Matty who features for Salford City – Chris Willock is beginning to emerge as the most exciting out of the trio.   Featuring in the Arsenal youth-set up with Joe, Chris decided to leave to…

It’s no secret that Leeds struggle with business when it comes to the winter transfer window. The Whites spent the January of Marcelo Bielsa’s first season at the club chasing Swansea winger Daniel James, with the Welshman finally looking to have sealed a loan move with an option to buy at the final hour.   It…

Brazilian footballers are renowned for their capacity to entertain on the pitch; they are recognized for their silk movement, step-overs and the urge to entertain their fans with their skills.   Garrincha, the angel with a bent knee, built a foundation for this identity; he was the carefree player who played with so much joy…

Functionality, the ability to perform a range of tasks well, is an underrated attribute in elite footballers. If a player is known for their capacity to thrive in different positions, roles, or systems, they’re patted on the head and praised for their utility, their aptitude at meeting the whimsical demands of their coaches.   As…

Throughout the Roman Abramovich era, Chelsea has produced plenty of young talent through its youth system and also purchased talented youngsters from other parts of the world. Due to the abundance of established players in the Blues squad over the years, young players often find it difficult to break into the starting line-up.   Mario…