Blackburn Rovers may have uncovered England’s next midfield gem in the form of Adam Wharton. The Lancashire-born youngster made his senior debut for his boyhood club aged just 18 during a 4-0 victory over Hartlepool United in the EFL Cup and has quickly established himself as an important player for the side.   In his…

There was a stillness around the City Ground as Burnley took on Nottingham Forest. Packed to the rafters yet silent to a man. It’s too early in the season to be nervous, so one can only put it down to the docile nature of proceedings. Then, bang, a bolt from the blue sparked the game…

The world is at his feet. Jude Bellingham is just 20 years old and has already amassed over 180 senior appearances, establishing himself as one of the globe’s most mesmeric and daunting talents. Bellingham’s journey began at his boyhood club Birmingham City, but it was at Borussia Dortmund where his development skyrocketed at an incomprehensible level.…

From Victor Boniface to Gift Emmanuel Orban, we’ve seen quite a few Nigerian forwards polish their skills in Norway before earning a move to a big club, and the latest player to do so is Akor Jerome Adams. Born in Benue State, Nigeria, Adams developed at the Jamba Football Academy before making the move to…

Club: Udinese Nationality: Serbia Position(s): CM, AM, SS Preferred Foot: Left Height: 6’0”/184cm Age: 21 Strengths: shot volume, vision, distance shooting, passing range, creativity Areas for Development: defensive activity, defensive awareness   After a season that would see them reach the Champions League Final, finish third under Simone Inzaghi, and win a second-straight Coppa Italia…

On June 2, 2021, Ben White made his international debut for England, playing in the final 19 minutes of their 1-0 win against Austria. It was the culmination of a long-winded journey beginning in Southampton’s academy, then Brighton’s, before cutting his teeth in League Two and League One with Newport County and Peterborough United and…

Club: Strasbourg (On loan from Chelsea) Nationality: Brazil Position(s): RW Preferred Foot: Left Height: 6’0”/182cm Age: 18 Strengths: 1v1s, dribbling, agility, speed, creativity, link-up play Areas for Development: shot volume, physicality, goal output, decision-making   On October 25, 2020, Ângelo Gabriel came off the bench for Santos in a 3-1 loss at Fluminense. In doing…

Club: Sporting CP Nationality: Denmark Position(s): DM, CM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’1”/185cm Age: 24 Strengths: defensive understanding, anticipation, control, timing, security, positional discipline Areas for Development: speed, agility   It has been nothing short of a scintillating transfer window for Sporting CP. They have brought in their long-term replacement for Pedro Porro, who departed…

Ansu Fati is a prodigious young talent. Barcelona’s youngest-ever goalscorer in La Liga, their youngest-ever goalscorer in Europe and at one time Spain’s youngest-ever goalscorer. His potential knows no bounds. But anyway, you didn’t need me to tell you that.   You want to know what a club, who some 26 years ago were on…

Club: RC Sporting Charleroi Nationality: Algeria Position(s): CM, DM Preferred Foot: Both Height: 6’0”/184cm Age: 23 Strengths: physicality, athleticism, technical ability, creativity, ambidexterity Areas for Development: speed, shot volume, defensive anticipation, duel success rate   In contrast to the relatively stable status of the big five European leagues, the Belgian Pro League, along with other…