After failing to secure a place in Europe last season – ending the season in ninth place – Real Sociedad have completely turned it around the season, currently sitting fourth in the league and having already advanced to the Copa del Rey Final. In a team that has scored the third-highest number of goals in La…

Timo Werner joined RB Leipzig in the summer of 2016 from VfB Stuttgart, leaving his boyhood club for €10 million, the biggest transfer fee in Leipzig history at the time. He fit the profile of Red Bull’s squad perfectly, boasting great athletic qualities paired with a dynamic skill set. All in all, it was a match…

Achraf Dari was born on May 6, 1999 in Casablanca, Morocco. Casablanca, located on the west coast of the country, is known for its wonderful scenery and marvelous architecture. However, at the heart of the city, there is a historic, fierce and intense rivalry between two of Africa’s most successful clubs Wydad Athletic Club (Wydad)…

Since the departure of club legend Ashley Cole in 2014, Chelsea have spent over £80 million on left backs of varied profiles and ages in an attempt to replace him. However, none of them have managed to hold down a spot in what has been Chelsea’s problem position for six years.    In fact, it…

Milot Rashica is a 23-year-old winger playing for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga. Although his club is currently struggling in 17th place, nine points away from automatic safety, Rashica has impressed – registering 10 goals and four assists in all competitions for Bremen. Since joining from Vitesse in January 2018, the Kosovan forward has gone…

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging African football, as clubs across the continent struggle to stay afloat. Their prized assets have become easy targets for European clubs to pounce on, and with no end to the crisis in sight, a player exodus looms. Here are five players playing in Africa who are ready for a…

Ever since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid haven’t quite lived up to their supporters’s lofty expectations. Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale and Luka Modrić are all approaching the end of their time in the capital, while the signings of Luka Jović and Eden Hazard have failed to click thus far. However, there is hope…

In a town that lives in the shadows of sprawling metropolises such as Split and Dubrovnik, that is flanked by the Krka River, and that is protected by four fortresses that, in the 15th century, safeguarded against the invasion of the Turkish Empire, our protagonist begins his journey. In Šibenik, Croatia, Duje Ćaleta-Car is born…

As the cancellation of the 2019/20 Jupiler Pro League season reaps irreparable damage on Belgian teams, teams in Europe’s top 5 leagues are set to descend on a treasure trove of cheap, young talent. Here are five players in Belgium who are ready for a big move.   1. Jonathan David Still just 20 years…

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea have been perhaps the most interesting team in the Premier League this season from a tactical and squad building perspective. With a blend of academy prospects and experienced campaigners, Chelsea have surpassed expectations to find themselves in the top four.   At one point in this season, Chelsea’s lead over Tottenham and United…