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Exequiel Palacios: Leverkusen’s Unsung Argentine Dynamo in Midfield
Exequiel Palacios was 20 years old when he starred for River Plate as they defeated crosstown rivals Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores Final. He was 21 when he departed his boyhood club and joined Bayer Leverkusen for €22 million. He was 22 when he came off the bench and led Argentina to victory against…
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Cristhian Mosquera: From Futsal to Valencia’s Defensive Rock
Believe it or not, one of the best young center back prospects in the world almost chose basketball over football. The story of Cristhian Mosquera starts in Alicante, Spain, a coastal city in the south of the Valencian Community. He was born to Colombian parents, and at a young age, picked up the sport…
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Bukayo Saka: Arsenal’s Attacking Talisman
Over the past two years, Arsenal have splurged £105 million on Declan Rice, £65 million on Kai Havertz, and £45 million on Gabriel Jesus. And yet, their attacking protagonist is a player who hasn’t cost a dime in transfer fees and who has been with the club since the age of seven: Bukayo Saka. …
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Georges Mikautadze: Georgia’s Redeemed One to Watch at the Euros
Saying it’s been a season of highs and lows for Georges Mikautadze is somewhat of an understatement. After finishing as Ligue 2’s Player of the Season with 23 goals and eight assists in the 2022/23 season, the French-born Georgian international started on a high with a goal involvement in each of his first-ever Ligue 1 games,…
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Joshua Zirkzee: The Complete Center Forward
Club: Bologna Nationality: Netherlands Position: ST Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’4”/193cm Age: 23 Strengths: IQ, spatial awareness, link-up play, hold-up play, ambipedal, finishing, athleticism Areas for Development: less creative responsibility It has been nothing short of a legendary campaign for Thiago Motta’s Bologna, who have sealed a return to the UEFA Champions League after…
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Álvaro Vallés: The Modern Sweeper Keeper
Club: Las Palmas Nationality: Spain Position: GK Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’3”/191cm Age: 26 Strengths: reflexes, speed, line-breaking passes, composure, technical security, claiming crosses Areas for Development: top-flight experience It has been quite the arduous rise for Álvaro Vallés. After honing his trade at the academies of Real Madrid and Real Betis, Vallés plied…
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How Alexander Sørloth Finally Found His Home at Villarreal
Heading into Villarreal’s last game of the season away at Osasuna, Alexander Sørloth knew he needed at least one goal to claim the Pichichi – the trophy given to La Liga’s top scorer each year. The Norwegian thought his 17-minute four-goal haul against champions Real Madrid the week prior would have been enough, but he…
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Bargain Buys – 12 of the Best Players from Relegated Teams around Europe
When it comes to players on relegated teams, it’s easy to get lazy, the team was terrible so everyone playing in it must be too. Thankfully, football clubs have got a bit better at evaluating players than your average amateur football scout on Twitter. A closer inspection reveals that actually, the teams might’ve struggled but…
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Elseid Hysaj: What’s Next for the Albanian Fullback?
“No one wants to be a fullback as a kid, no one wants to grow up and be a Gary Neville.” It’s been a decade since Jamie Carragher’s derisive comment of his former England teammate and current colleague at Sky Sports, but there is still an element of truth to his statement. Whilst millions…
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Iago Aspas: The Heart and Soul of Celta de Vigo
Iago Aspas is more than a footballer for Celta de Vigo; he is a symbol of passion, loyalty, and talent. Since his debut with the Galician team, Aspas has proven to be a fundamental piece, not only for his goals but also for his leadership and deep bond with the fans. This article explores Iago…
