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Vinícius Júnior: The Driving Force Behind Real Madrid’s 2024/25 Campaign
As the 2024/25 season progresses, Vinícius Júnior has cemented his role as the linchpin of Real Madrid’s attack. The Brazilian forward’s influence on the pitch is not just measured in goals and assists but also in the way he energizes the team, dismantles defenses, and creates opportunities out of nothing. With 13 goals and 9…
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Igor Jesus: Botafogo’s Hidden Gem Ready for the Spotlight
Igor Jesus arrived at Botafogo in July. The 23-year-old striker, previously little known in Brazilian football, joined the club to compete for a spot with Tiquinho Soares and quickly became a starter and a trusted player for manager Artur Jorge. The young striker left Brazil at 19 years of age to play for Shabab Al-Ahli,…
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The Resurrection of Bruma
Armindo Tué Na Bangna (known as Bruma) was highly touted to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Paulo Futre, Luís Figo, Luís Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo as an exciting, irreverent wide forward formed at Sporting Clube de Portugal’s illustrious Alcochete academy. Bruma racked up 80 appearances for Portugal’s international youth teams at…
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Enzo Fernández – Chelsea’s Captain
Some may be surprised to learn that Enzo Fernández is just about to turn 24 years old in January because it seems like he’s been on the world stage for years. As a youngster, he didn’t automatically jump straight into the River Plate first team, he had to work on his craft out on loan…
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Fillu de Sardegna: How Nicolò Barella’s Midfield Excellence Ignites Simone Inzaghi’s Inter
Sardinian-born international Nicolò Barella came from humble beginnings, being a product of the youth system in the region’s capital Cagliari, who at the time were under the reign of Zdeněk Zeman, who rejoined the club after their spell with club legend Gianfranco Zola. First-team football for Barella was not on the cards for the young…
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Alberto Moleiro: Las Palmas’ Precocious Young Gem
After a dismal start to the campaign that saw them accumulate three points 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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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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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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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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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…
