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…

“People talk about stats a lot nowadays and I guess if you looked at mine you’d probably say they weren’t great,” the words of Aston Villa youngster, Jacob Ramsey.    Despite the midfielder’s frank assessment of his statistical performance this season, Ramsey has transformed from a useful squad player under Dean Smith into a crucial…

From Champions League winners like Ivan Perišić to Ballon d’Or winners like Luka Modrić, Croatia is home to many of the world’s finest footballers. Indeed, the secret recipe to a winning team is to have a Croat in your team – think Mateo Kovačić for Chelsea, Luka Modrić for Real Madrid, even Dejan Lovren for…

Arsenal are in need of a new center forward. The team’s flourishing form under Mikel Arteta is due in part to the magnificence of French striker Alexandre Lacazette who has put in a number of dominating performances since December that have helped push Arsenal into the top four race, helping them to win four of…