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Samuel Omorodion: Spain’s Next Top Striker?
It has been nothing short of a meteoric rise for Samuel “Samu” Omorodion Aghehowa. Born in Melilla, Spain to Nigerian parents, Omorodion moved to Maracena, a municipality of Granada, at a young age. After progressing through the ranks at AD Nervión for six years, he joined Granada’s academy in 2021, eventually making his senior debut…
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Endrick: The Brazilian Sensation Ready To Conquer Europe
Ever since Real Madrid lost out on signing Neymar Junior in the summer of 2013, Florentino Perez developed an obsession. Given Perez’s lofty ambitions to keep Los Blancos as the biggest powerhouse in the world, perhaps it was the pride from the rejection that hurt Perez the most. After all, Neymar’s contract to sign with…
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From Reading to Pas-De-calais: The Formidable Rise of Austria’s Kevin Danso
The story of Kevin Danso is one of grit and determination – from his early years in Austria and Milton Keynes to the present day in France, the powerful defender has overcome much adversity in scaling the professional football ranks and becoming a regular name for Ralf Rangnick’s impressive Austrian national team. As a…
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Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s Impact at Inter Milan: A Statistical Analysis of His 2023-2024 Season
At 30 years of age, Hakan Çalhanoğlu has already suited up for the likes of Hamburger SV, Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan, and today, he’s staking a claim as one of the finest midfielders in the game for Inter Milan. Çalhanoğlu’s only league title came in 2012/13, when he won the 3. Liga Player of…
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Wenderson Galeno: Porto’s Newest Brazilian Gem
Wenderson Galeno has recently become a household name following his stellar performances in the Champions League for Porto, and ironically although his name means physician or “one who heals”, Galeno has been a weapon of destruction against opposing defenses in Europe this season. The 26-year-old Brazilian winger looks primed to be yet another great asset…
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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,…
