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Éderson: The Relentless Brazilian Workhorse Who’s Reinvigorating Atalanta’s MIdfield
At 25 years of age, Éderson José dos Santos Lourenço da Silva has already plied his trade on three different continents, represented the Brazil national team in a major tournament, and led Atalanta to their first major trophy in 61 years. And today, he’s emerging as an integral part of an Atalanta side that continues…
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Mikkel Damsgaard: Running the Rule Over Brentford’s Danish Magician
He’s been around for so long, it’s easy to forget that Mikkel Damsgaard is still just 24 years old. Damsgaard was 17 when he made his debut for FC Nordsjælland, 19 when he left his motherland and joined Serie A side Sampdoria for €5.7 million, and 20 when he became the youngest Danish player to…
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Rayan Cherki: The Lyon Wonderkid Destined for Stardom
All of the telestrations 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! Rayan Cherki has been playing senior level football for so long, it’s easy to forget he is still only…
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Nayef Aguerd Getting Back to His Best at Real Sociedad
It has been two years since Nayef Aguerd flourished in the FIFA World Cup for Morocco, leading them to an unprecedented semifinals finish. This tournament helped him earn a €35 million move to West Ham, where he struggled to convince. By the time the 2024/25 season rolled around, Aguerd found himself surplus to requirements under new…
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Manuel Locatelli Getting Back to His Best for Thiago Motta’s Juventus
Juventus faced off against Milan on Saturday, January 18, with the hosts featuring two ex-Milan players in their starting line-up: Pierre Kalulu excelled in defense alongside Federico Gatti, whilst Manuel Locatelli captained the side and ran the show in central midfield, winning seven out of seven duels and completing 12 out fo 15 long balls.…
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Analysing Mika Biereth: The Next Striker off the Sturm Graz Conveyor Belt… and onto the Monaco One
When assessing some of the most valuable transfers for under-23 players over recent years, there are certain trends that emerge – certain signs of a promising player. Perhaps it’s a player who’s come through a top-level academy, making a move to a slightly lesser quality, lower profile league where they can hone their craft without…
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From La Bombonera to Being the Bomb: Alexis Mac Allister
La Bombonera, the sacred home of Boca Juniors, Argentina’s finest football club, Diego Maradona’s sanctuary, the playground of Juan Roman Riquelme and the family tradition of the Mac Allisters. If you are a Mac Allister, and you never played at La Bomba, err, maybe you are not. It is the story of Carlos, Kelvin, Alexis…
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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Revival at Nottingham Forest
We still have 16 matches left in the Premier League season, but Nottingham Forest currently find themselves third on the table and on track to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Credit goes to sensible transfers and new manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who has placed players in the right roles. Only Liverpool and Arsenal have…
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Santiago Castro: The Heir to Joshua Zirkzee’s Throne at Bologna
For a club of Bologna’s stature, success usually means a fresh start. Returning to Europe’s elite competition after six decades of absence wasn’t enough to keep the mastermind behind it all, Thiago Motta. They also had to replace record signings Riccardo Calafiori and Joshua Zirkzee at either end of the pitch. As it stands,…
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Assane Diao: Analyzing Como’s New Signing
With Como just barely hovering above the relegation zone they have decided to spend big this winter to aid the legendary player Cesc Fábreagas, now manager at the Italian club. One of the players on whom they have splashed the cash is 19-year-old Assane Diao who has lacked continuity at Real Betis ever since he…
