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Sergi Cardona: A Lesson on the Power of Free Transfers
After wallowing around the Seguda División for five years, Las Palmas made their return to Spain’s top flight last year. Not much was expected of García Pimienta’s men, with computer models like Opta’s projecting them dead last, with the second highest odds to be relegated. However, they surprised many by not only surviving…
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Jacob Greaves: From League Two to the Premier League
The center back position in football is always evolving. From the time when center backs were just there to keep the ball out of their net, we’ve reached a time where they have to be good all round: ball distribution, progression, versatility and intelligence. Clubs have become very specific about the profile of center…
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Lorran: Flamengo’s Explosive Superstar
When you think of Brazilian footballers the mind wanders to moments of the greats. Whether it’s the iconic R9 half-shaven haircut, Pele rising above Brazilian fans after winning the 1970 World Cup, the Roberto Carlos freak free-kick. They’re a nation full of entertainers. There’s a culture that runs throughout Brazilian footballers of playing with joy…
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Reuell Walters: What Can He Offer to Luton?
Club: Arsenal Nationality: England Position: CB, RB Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’0”/183cm Age: 19 Strengths: physicality, strength, ball-carrying, tackling, speed, passing Areas for Development: anticipation, experience After suffering relegation from the Premier League, Luton Town have been hard at work to ensure that they will blaze through the EFL Championship and make a swift…
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Crystal Palace’s Colombian Defender: The Evolution of Daniel Muñoz
Crystal Palace enjoyed a late resurgence in the 2023-24 Premier League season after the appointment of Oliver Glasner. In 14 matches, Palace won 7, drew 4, and lost only 3 matches beating Manchester United and Liverpool in the process. Many players benefited from Glasner’s style of play, and the right-back Daniel Muñoz was one of…
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A Talent Strangled by Triangles: The Tanguy Ndombele Conundrum
Forgive my Nigerian colloquial touch, but I was merely in primary school when I first encountered the phrase, “to me, to you,” bellowed by my teacher as he watched us play. This expression, known globally as “give and go,” “one-two,” or “Toco y me voy,” encapsulates the essence of football’s rhythmic dance: the seamless act…
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What Can Enzo Barrenechea Provide to Aston Villa’s Midfield?
Club: Aston Villa Nationality: Argentina Position: DM, CM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’1”/186cm Age: 23 Strengths: IQ, anticipation, positional discipline, passing, technical security, duels, tackling Areas for Development: decision-making When Unai Emery took charge of Aston Villa on October 24, 2022, the English club sat 16th in the Premier League table, just one point…
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Albert Sambi Lokonga’s Chance for Redemption at Sevilla
Sevilla ended the La Liga season in 14th with a disappointing 41 points and this summer many of their best players are leaving. With new coach Francisco Javier García Pimienta, Sevilla are looking to improve on last season and earn the ticket to play European football next season. Desperate to turn around their fortunes, the…
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Peque Fernández: Analyzing Sevilla’s New Signing
Sevilla are on the lookout for a reconstruction of their squad after finishing 14th in the league with just 41 points. One signing they have made to reconstruct this squad is that of Peque Fernández, a player who scored 18 goals in the second division last season at only 21 years of age. Does that…
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Ladislav Krejčí: Analyzing Girona’s Czech Recruit
After Girona’s outstanding season qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history, they will be looking to maintain their output from last season. To do this, one signing they have made is Ladislav Krejčí, replacing the departing Eric García who was on loan last season at the club. Will he…
