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Mikayil Faye: Barcelona’s Next Global Superstar
Mikayil Faye has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Bayern Munich & Manchester United in the last three months despite never making a senior appearance for Barcelona, why? Let’s find out. Senegal has produced some of the most exciting young talent in world football over the past twenty years, from Sadio Mané and Ismaïla…
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Marc Guiu: Analyzing Chelsea’s Incoming Striker
From Renato Veiga to Caleb Wiley, from Cole Palmer to Enzo Fernández, Chelsea have made a habit of snapping up the best young prospects in world football under the Todd Boehly regime. The latest youngster to take his talents to Stamford Bridge is Marc Guiu, who has arrived on a five-year contract from FC Barcelona…
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Jorgen Strand Larsen: The Next Top Norwegian Striker?
Wolves have had a surprising season after Julen Lopetegui left the club after only a few matches because of his resentment with the board. Nonetheless, Gary O’Neil came along and took the club higher up the table, remaining in the top half of the table for some time, though they ended up finishing 14th with…
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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…
