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Nicolo Rovella: The Regista Turned Destroyer
All of the visuals in this article were made with the usage of Once Video Analyzer Elite. Download Once Sport here and use our discount code BTL10 to get an extra 10% discount off your purchase! The importance placed on the defensive midfield position has arguably never been higher. The role’s most outstanding player, Rodri, won…
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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 currently find themselves in fifth place with 31 points from 15 matches, level on points with Fiorentina and Inter (who have a game in hand), four points behind Napoli and six behind Atalanta (both of whom have played one more match than…
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Ademola Lookman: Why the Nigerian Star Deserves to Be Crowned as Africa’s Finest
In a year filled with impressive displays by African footballers within and beyond the shores of the continent, few have shone as brightly as Nigeria and Atalanta talisman, Ademola Lookman. The 27-year-old forward has been a revelation since making the move to Serie A, combining breathtaking skill, clinical finishing, and relentless determination to cement his…
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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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Kim Min-jae: A Defender Rewriting the Script of Greatness
There’s something magnetic about Kim Min-jae. You could call it presence, but that feels too tame a word. It’s the way he imposes himself, the way he commands the space around him, turning a patch of turf into his personal fortress. Watching Kim isn’t like watching other defenders. There’s no flash, no theatrics, no showmanship.…
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Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa: Napoli’s Combative Midfield General
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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…
