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Football’s Most Underrated Playmakers of the 2024-25 Season: A Data-Driven Analysis
In the 2024-25 season, while marquee names dominate the headlines, several underrated playmakers have quietly influenced the flow of matches with their vision, passing precision, and ability to unlock defenses. By delving into key metrics—goals, assists, expected assists (xA), key passes, and progressive passes—we can appreciate not only their direct contributions but also their…
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Angelo Stiller: The Diamond of the Bundesliga
Pillar of one of the best Stuttgart in years Angelo Stiller has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the major European Leagues, he had a very high level last season and it was a big deal to leave the club during the summer market but he decided to stay and enjoy the…
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Randal Kolo Muani: From Unwanted at PSG to Scoring for Fun at Juventus
They say one of the first rules of being a football fan is not to fall in love with a loan player. After Randal Kolo Muani’s start at Juventus, it will be hard for fans of the Old Lady not to fall in love with the French forward. He has taken to Italian football like…
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Using Data to Find the Best U23 Wingers in LaLiga
With the summer transfer window incoming, clubs are beginning to scout the best young players who are showing signs of potential. This is a data analysis to find the best U23 wingers in La Liga that will be fought over in the summer. The data metrics we will be looking at are: Key Plays/Assists…
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Hamza Igamane: Morocco’s Next Superstar
Rangers fans have a tendency to build up players to be the ‘next big thing’ very quickly, however, with Hamza Igamane, this may actually come true. There was controversy surrounding his signing in the summer. Rangers didn’t have much to spend so when a reported £1.7m plus add-ons was spent on a 22-year-old striker…
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Rodrigo Mora: Porto’s New Wonderkid on the Block
Mora is technically an anagram of ‘amor’ (love in Portuguese), but he’s aesthetically the equivalent when unleashed upon opposition defences. The iconic Blue and White Dragons have a generational talent in the form of their Olival hatchling. The André Villas-Boas era at Futebol Clube do Porto has commenced in an inauspicious manner – continued…
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The Best U23 Wingers in the Segunda
With the winter transfer window open and the summer transfer window incoming, clubs are beginning to scout the best young players who are showing signs of potential. This is a data analysis to find the best U23 wingers in La Liga 2 that will be fought over in the summer. The data metrics we…
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Dilane Bakwa: Strasbourg’s Precocious Young Winger Destined for Stardom
Player Background: Early Career and Development In a Ligue 1 landscape that often shines its light on tricky and exciting wingers like Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, and Ousmane Dembélé, Dilane Bakwa is steadily carving out a name for himself at Strasbourg. Known for his flair and direct attacking style, Bakwa is becoming a well-recognised…
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Alberto Costa: From Portuguese Obscurity to the Land of Italian Giants
Portuguese football is one of the most revered constitutions in the game, boasting a decorated history from a third-placed World Cup finish in 1966 to recent successes in the 2016 UEFA European Championships and 2019 Nations League. A starring cast of elite players has contributed throughout this period, from the marvel of Eusebio to the…
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Caden Clark Chasing Glory with Montrèal
Today marks 18 months since Minnesota United announced the signing of Caden Clark. A native Minnesotan, Clark developed in the Minnesota Thunder’s academy before heading to Arizona and joining the Barça Residency Academy. In the following years, Clark would emerge as a revelation for the New York Red Bulls and become the youngest player to…
