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Is Alvaro Fernandez Carreras the Solution to Benfica’s Left Back Dilemma?
Eight years ago, Benfica signed a 20-year-old Spanish left back who had not yet broken through to FC Barcelona’s first team. Alex Grimaldo would go on to score 27 goals and 66 assists in 303 appearances for Benfica, winning four league titles before departing in the summer of 2023. With Benfica’s summer signings David Jurasek…
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Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s 16-year-old Sensation
Background From his sun-kissed origins in Spain, where Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean roots were woven together, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal has already reminded not only Spain but all of Europe and beyond of La Masia’s reputation as one of the world’s best talent factories. He pirouetted through Barcelona’s youth ranks with grace as glamorous as…
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Martin Zubimendi: The Metronome at the Heart of Real Sociedad’s Midfield
From Xabi Alonso to Xabi Prieto, from Sergio Canales to David Silva, Real Sociedad have been blessed with countless technically gifted, creative central midfielders who can set the tempo of the game, switch the play and pick out teammates with inch-perfect through balls. The latest midfielder to make a name for himself at Anoeta is…
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Claudio Echeverri – The Next Messi In Pursuit Of Success With Manchester City
Mozart? He composed. Picasso? He drew. Messi? He played. There will never be another Lionel Messi, and there is no point in trying to argue it. Many have been touted to replicate the Messi Magic – even before the little magician became a household name… but all have failed to imitate it, let alone…
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Lamine Camara: Metz’s Next Senegalese Gem
Background At 20 years of age, Lamine Camara has taken the footballing world by storm in Africa’s biggest stage. Playing as a key midfielder for both Metz and his national team, Camara’s talent has shown. His breakout moment came at the 2022 African Nations Championship where he not only claimed the Best Young Player…
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Matheus Cunha: The Brazilian Diamond Shining Brighter than Ever for Wolves
Growing up in the port city of João Pessoa, Brazil, it is unlikely that an adolescent Matheus Cunha had great familiarity with Wolverhampton Wanderers and their infamous rivalry against West Bromwich Albion. Fast forward to 2024, the Brazilian scored the dagger in a 2-0 victory in the derby, granting Wolves their first win away at…
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Artem Dovbyk’s Breakout Season at Girona
Girona are playing in La Liga for just the fourth time in club history, but they find themselves challenging for a first-ever European qualification and a maiden league title thanks in large part to 26-year-old Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk. He has logged an impressive 1244 minutes on the field through 21 matches, showcasing his consistency…
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The Rebirth of Angers SCO: The Talent of Jean-Matteo Bahoya
At almost every club there is a young player, from the youth setup, who is a fan favourite almost before their debut. Someone, who they say should be given minutes in the team. They’ll tell you he’s the next best thing, having seen him for years it’s only a matter of time before making his…
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Assessing Andre Onana’s Time at Manchester United So Far
Last July, Andre Onana’s move to Manchester United was one of the most anticipated transfers of the summer window. Not only was the incoming Cameroonian goalkeeper replacing David de Gea, who had established himself as a legitimate club legend during his 12 seasons at Old Trafford, but he was also set to be the key…
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Tiago Djaló: Can the Portuguese Defender Help Fortify Juventus’ Title Charge?
Juventus announced its first signing of the January transfer window on January 22, confirming the arrival of Tiago Djaló from Lille. The 23-year-old Portuguese defender has joined on a contract through June 2026, and he arrives in the midst of a title race. La Vecchia Signora sit four points behind Inter, who have a game…
