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Jarrad Branthwaite: Everton’s Young Gem in Central Defence
England have a dilemma heading into this summer’s Euros. Whilst John Stones, injuries forbidding, is guaranteed to start England’s opening game against Serbia, Gareth Southgate has a decision to make on who will partner him at centre-back. Harry Maguire is the most likely candidate, having racked up 62 England caps and played a pivotal…
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Scouting Report: Dominik Marczuk
At just 20 years old, Dominik Marczuk is helping Jagiellonia Bialystok push for their first ever Ekstraklasa title… but what makes the Polish star so exciting? Dominik Marczuk signed for Polish club Jagiellonia Bialystok on a free transfer this summer following the expiry of his contract at Fortuna 1 Liga club Stal Rzeszow. During…
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Patrick Dorgu: Lecce’s Crown Jewel in Defense
Widely tipped for a relegation battle, Lecce enjoyed a strong start to the 2023/24 campaign under new manager Roberto D’Aversa that saw them go unbeaten in their first five matches, with a 1-0 home win against Genoa on September 22 seeing them rise to fourth in the standings. Since then, they’ve won just two league…
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Andriy Lunin: The Ukrainian Making a Name for Himself in Goal at Real Madrid
Andriy Lunin has quietly become the best shot stopper in the world. He has done it in a relatively under-the-radar fashion as well. While the 6’3” Ukrainian is not without deficiencies, he’s certainly earned a first choice spot somewhere when Thibaut Courtois returns to fitness next campaign. Let’s explore how someone in a club as…
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Leroy Sane: The Comeback Kid
There are three words that every athlete fears. Just whispering it is taboo. It is seen as the killer of speed and the ender of dreams and for a winger, it is the death sentence. I am talking about an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Even a decade ago, this injury was seen as catastrophic. However,…
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Yukinari Sugawara: AZ’s Japanese Right Back
Name: Yukinari Sugawara Club: AZ Alkmaar Nationality: Japanese Position: Defender – Right Back Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’8”/175cm Age: 23 It has been a disappointing campaign for AZ Alkmar as far as cup competitions are concerned. Having reached the semifinals the previous season, AZ finished third in their Europa Conference League group, six behind…
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Perseverance and Determination: The Federico Dimarco Story
Federico Dimarco’s rise to prominence has not been a straightforward one. Five different clubs and countless loan spells later, the trailblazing leftback is now one of the best in his position – stealing the headlines both domestically and in Europe. Indeed, Dimarco embodies all the qualities that made Inter Milan so great on their fairy…
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What Does the Future Hold for Motherwell’s Blair Spittal?
After losing Mika Biereth, the last thing Motherwell need is to lose another quality player. That may happen as star playmaker Blair Spittal’s contract is up at the end of the season. Spittal has yet to sign a new deal and was linked with St Mirren in the January transfer window. Steelmen manager Stuart Kettlewell…
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Eli Junior Kroupi: Introducing Lorient’s Next Gem
Eli Junior Kroupi is Lorient’s new golden boy. Born and raised in Brittany, he is Lorient through and through – and that is in no part down to his father, Eli Senior, having plied his trade for Les Merlus for four years in the early 2000s. Eli Junior worked his way through the youth…
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Josh Sargent Shining for David Wagner’s Norwich City
After a long period on the sidelines due to injury, Josh Sargent has made his return to the Norwich City side and seems to have picked up the form he had at the start of the season. Strong, powerful, and full of running, he has proven to be a handful for Championship defenders, scoring 10…
