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Jonathan Rowe – Delia’s New Delight
A product of the Norwich youth academy, 20-year-old Jonathan Rowe has begun to find his feet in professional football this campaign. The North-West London-born forward has started the season in an impressive fashion with seven goals and one assist in the opening 15 games of the season, putting him ninth in terms of goal contributions…
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Douglas Luiz: The Brazilian Midfielder Shining at Villa Park
As Douglas Luiz turned to a buoyant Holte End, he reached for his back pocket. Many fans expected him to pull out Lucas Paqueta; instead, he drew a fishing rod. Having lured and baited Alphonse Areola into blinking first from the penalty spot, the Brazilian paid homage to his passion back home. A fond fisherman,…
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Oihan Sancet: Can Lezama’s Latest Product Lead Athletic Club to European Football?
One of the most intriguing transfer policies in football is at Athletic Club. Only players born in the Basque Country, those who have progressed through the team’s youth system, or those who have played for another Basque football club may be signed by the club. This ultimately makes the historic team very reliant on integrating…
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Mohamed Bamba: The Ivorian Phenom Shining in Austria
In July 2023 Austrian Bundesliga club Wolfsberger AC announced the signing of 21-year-old Ivorian striker Mohamed Bamba for an undisclosed fee (estimated €300,000) from Israeli second division outlet Hapoel Ironi Rishon LeZion. The signing was met by very little fanfare domestically, or internationally, with Sky Sports Austria one of few digital outlets to cover the…
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Analyzing Neymar’s First Few Matches in Saudi Arabia
The Brazilian national team suffered a dismal October international break, drawing 1-1 at home to Venezuela before falling to a 2-0 defeat to Uruguay in World Cup Qualifying. This loss would also see Neymar leave the pitch in a stretcher after suffering an ACL tear. His season is effectively over, with the ex-Barcelona man set…
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Serhou Guirassy: The Guinean Striker Hitting Record Heights at Stuttgart
After narrowly edging Borussia Dortmund to their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title on the final day of the season, Bayern Munich face a tall task as they look to continue their domestic hegemony under Thomas Tuchel. The Bavarian giants sit third in the table, level on 20 points with BVB, two behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen,…
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Nicolas Dominguez: Analyzing Nottingham Forest’s Argentine Midfielder
Nottingham Forest seem to have found some calm amongst the chaos this season. After another summer of spending, which included seven new arrivals on deadline day, Steve Cooper looks to have created a harmonious and settled squad. Forest have lost just one of their last six games, with that defeat coming to Manchester City, and…
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Oscar Gloukh: Israel’s Diamond in the Rough
Club: Red Bull Salzburg Nationality: Israel Position(s): AM, CM, CF Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’7”/170cm Age: 19 Strengths: Composure, Creativity, Vision, Ambidexterity, Ball-Striking, Agility Areas for Development: Defensive Contribution, Physicality It has been a scintillating couple of years for Israeli football, with the Skyblue and Whites reaching the 2022 U-19 Euros Final, only to…
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Raya vs. Ramsdale: The Goalkeeping Conundrum Facing Mikel Arteta and Iñaki Caña
Aaron Ramsdale signed for Arsenal during one of the rockiest periods the club has faced throughout its long history. He was abused online, accused of being a fraudulent professional between the sticks and someone who was ultimately responsible for suffering back-to-back relegations with Bournemouth and Sheffield United, respectively. The hatred going his way from various sections…
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Yves Bissouma: The Reemergence of the Malian Midfield Machine
With 18 goals scored, eight conceded and 20 points garnered so far from a potential 24, Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a dream start to the new Premier League campaign and currently sit first in the table, level on 20 points with North London rivals Arsenal — the only other undefeated team in England’s top-flight —…
