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Fillu de Sardegna: How Nicolò Barella’s Midfield Excellence Ignites Simone Inzaghi’s Inter
Sardinian-born international Nicolò Barella came from humble beginnings, being a product of the youth system in the region’s capital Cagliari, who at the time were under the reign of Zdeněk Zeman, who rejoined the club after their spell with club legend Gianfranco Zola. First-team football for Barella was not on the cards for the young…
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Alberto Moleiro: Las Palmas’ Precocious Young Gem
After a dismal start to the campaign that saw them accumulate three points from nine matches, Las Palmas appear to be finding their footing under Diego Martínez, who became Las Palmas’ third manager in five months. Since then, he has guided Las Palmas to their first victory since February, with Alberto Moleiro doubling their lead…
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Rokas Pukštas: Hajduk Split’s Diamond in the Rough
Club: Hajduk Split Nationality: USA Position: CM, AM, RM, DM, RB, LB Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’11”/181cm Age: 20 Strengths: versatility, heading, box-crashing, dribbling, carrying, duels, athlete, weak foot Areas for Development: pass selection Rokas Pukštas doesn’t turn 21 for another nine months, but he’s already emerged as a crucial figure in Hajduk Split’s…
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Xavi Simons: The Dutch Youngster Primed for Greatness at RB Leipzig
Xavi Simons, the famous ‘runaway’ La Masia kid as he’s popularly known. He is a product of the Barcelona academy before signing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, at age 16 where he’d later on make his professional debut with the French team 2 years later. Born in Amsterdam to a former footballer, it’s safe to…
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Sepp van den Berg: A Fresh and New Start
Sepp van den Berg, a product of the esteemed PEC Zwolle academy, embarked on a journey that would take him to the pinnacle of English football. His impressive performances in the Eredivisie caught the eye of Liverpool, who secured his signature in 2019. Van den Berg’s time at Liverpool, which saw spells on loan to…
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Rayan Aït-Nouri: A Bright Spark Amidst Difficulties for Wolverhampton Wanderers
A strong run inside the Chelsea half, dribbling his way inside from the left flank to get the better of Enzo Fernández and then Moisés Caicedo before setting up Matheus Cunha for an equalising goal at the Molineux earlier this season. That was how Rayan Aït-Nouri registered his first goal contribution this season and it…
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Adam Idah: Celtic’s Surprise Package
Adam Idah was signed in the January transfer window last season from Norwich on a loan deal, and it’s safe to say there was some criticism surrounding it. The striker’s goal tally at the Canaries was poor, only managing to score 17 goals in 116 appearances. Since arriving at the Parkhead club, he’s been…
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Dani Parejo: A Brain on the Field
There is something special about being able to write about someone you knew long before they became a well-known figure. Dani Parejo, currently one of the most recognized footballers in Spanish football, was my neighbor back in the days when we were just two kids passionate about football. I remember how he used to come…
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From Chelsea to Newcastle: The Journey of Livramento and Hall
Football is a beautiful but competitive sport. Clubs always want to win trophies and assert dominance to leave a mark in the history of the sport. But trophies aren’t the only things organizations and fans are proud of. If football is like religion to you, then you’d know that having an academy that produces great…
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Ricardo Velho: The Best Goalkeeper in Portugal?
Ricardo Velho may have old in his name, but he is breaking new barriers as a traditional shot-stopper. 33 is just his shirt number. He’s not thirty, but he has been considered as ‘third-choice’ by Roberto Martinez – Velho merited a call-up for the Portugal National Team in October while playing outside Europe’s top five…
