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Johan Bakayoko: The Belgian Sensation Driving PSV’s Perfect Start
Name: Johan Bakayoko Club: PSV Nationality: Belgium Position: Forward – Right Winger Preferred foot: Left Height: 5”10/179cm Age: 20 Only one team in Europe’s top 55 leagues has enjoyed a perfect league record: PSV Eindhoven with 16 wins in 16 matches. Peter Bosz’s side have scored 56 goals and conceded 6, and they…
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Pedro Porro’s Revitalisation under Ange Postecoglou
Pedro Porro experienced a half-season of mixed fortunes after his transfer to Tottenham in January 2023. After securing a £40 million move to Spurs from Sporting CP, he arrived with a determination to prove himself in England following a three-year stint at Man City where he made zero appearances and instead was loaned out to…
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Cameron Archer: The Answer to Sheffield United’s Survival Hopes?
Premier League defenders hate playing against Cameron Archer. The 22-year-old joined newly promoted Sheffield United from Aston Villa for a reported £18 million fee last summer and has already made a name for himself versus elite opposition in football’s most competitive league. Born in Walsall, Archer is a product of Aston Villa’s revered academy…
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Radu Drăgușin: Genoa’s Romanian Defender
Name: Radu Drăgușin Club: Genoa Nationality: Romania Position(s): CB, RB Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’3”/191cm Age: 21 Strengths: box defending, aerial dominance, physicality, 1v1s, leadership, duels, long passing Areas for development: passing consistency After bouncing back to Serie A under Alberto Gilardino, Genoa have enjoyed a promising return to the Italian top-flight, having beaten…
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Darlington Nagbe: Midfield Dynamo and MLS Legend
“Darlington Nagbe is one the best midfielders in MLS history.” Caleb Porter, newly appointed New England Revolution coach, was unequivocal in his praise. Having coached the Colombus Crew midfielder on three separate occasions, most recently at Lower.com Field but also previously at the Portland Timbers and in Nagbe’s college days at the Akron Zips, Porter…
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Borja Mayoral: The Ex Real Madrid Man Emerging as One of Spain’s Best Strikers at Getafe
In the midst of Getafe Club de Fútbol’s successful period, Borja Mayoral emerges as a figure that goes beyond mere statistics. Born on April 5, 1997, in Parla, a city in the Community of Madrid, this talented forward has woven his own narrative in Spanish football. From his early days in youth categories, Mayoral showcased…
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Alejandro Baena: Villarreal’s Next Homegrown Gem?
La Liga in 2023/24 thus far has been known for the fairy-tale of Girona’s title surge, but look a little lower down the table and you’ll see another story being told in Spain. Some major hitters like Sevilla, Valencia and Celta Vigo are all underperforming. To complete the Unfantastic Four, Villarreal are another club who…
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Joshua Zirkzee Grabbing His Second Chance in Italy with Both Hands at Bologna
From Robin van Persie to Marco van Basten, from Patrick Kluivert to Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Netherlands has been blessed with a plethora of legendary strikers. The next Dutch forward to cement his status amongst the greats could very well be Joshua Zirkzee, who is turning heads for a Bologna side that is pushing for…
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Alberto Moleiro: Las Palmas’ Spanish Prodigy
Whilst Girona have been the breakout stars of the 2023/24 La Liga season, sitting level on 45 points with league leaders Real Madrid, Las Palmas certainly aren’t far behind. After returning to the top-flight for the first time since 2017/18, Garcia Pimienta’s side sit ninth in the table, six points away from the final European…
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Benjamin Šeško: Leipzig’s Slovenian Diamond in the Rough
Club: RB Leipzig Nationality: Slovenia Position: ST Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’4”/194cm Age: 20 Benjamin Šeško is a diamond in the rough. Rapid speed with good mobility & dribbling for a 6’4” ST. Blessed with a swagger & level of flair. Flicks, tricks, turns & spins. When watching Šeško, it’s easy to forget how tall…
