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Kenan Yildiz: The Teenage Forward Making Waves at Juve
Whilst Arda Güler has received much of the acclaim as the next great Turkish footballing prospect, another gem is being unearthed right before our eyes in the form of Juventus’ Kenan Yıldız. The 18-year-old midfielder is enjoying a breakout season for club and country and is showing signs of becoming a top class footballer in…
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Lucas Bergvall: The Highly Coveted Swedish Prospect Headed for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham continued their impressive youth recruitment with the signing of 18-year-old Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall after the January transfer window closed. The self-proclaimed box-to-box player looked destined for a move to Barcelona, before a deadline-day swoop by Spurs saw the youngster put pen to paper with the North London club on the day of his…
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Luuk de Jong: PSV’s Prolific Talisman
Name: Luuk de Jong Club: PSV Eindhoven Nationality: Netherlands Position: Center Forward Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’2”/188cm Age: 33 It has been 12 years since Luuk de Jong burst onto the scene for Twente, scoring 25 goals in his first Eredivisie season and finishing join-second in the scoring charts, before departing the Netherlands for…
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Borja Iglesias: Can He Fill Victor Boniface’s Void in Leverkusen’s Attack?
Borja Iglesias, born on January 17, 1993, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, is a prominent Spanish footballer known for his striking abilities. His career has been notable both on and off the field, marked by his social commitment and advocacy stances. At 31 years of age, he has left Spain for the first time in…
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Kevin De Bruyne: The Return of City’s Creative Talisman
Kevin De Bruyne remains a perennial contender for the Playmaker Award as long as he graces the Premier League. However, a four-month hiatus may impede his quest for a fourth consecutive Premier League title. Despite the setback, injuries haven’t hindered his immediate impact, marked by a game-changing cameo on his return, propelling Manchester City to…
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Matías Soulé: The Heir to Ángel di María’s Throne?
Name: Matías Soulé Club: Frosinone (Loan from Juventus) Nationality: Argentina Position(s): RW, AM, SS Preferred Foot: Left Height: 5’9”/176cm Age: 20 Strengths: game intelligence, vision, spatial awareness, take-ons, creativity, work-rate Areas for Development: speed, weak-foot usage With Lionel Messi approaching 37 years of age and Ángel Di María (35) set to retire from international…
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Billy Gilmour: Brighton’s Slick Scotsman Is on the Right Track
It was so clear at the beginning. In 2020 – days before the nation dived into lockdown and with Frank Lampard in his first spell as Chelsea manager – Billy Gilmour announced himself at Stamford Bridge. In an FA Cup match against Liverpool, the 18-year-old played with blinding maturity and elegance. At the time,…
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Guillaume Restes: The 18-year-old Goalkeeper Making Waves at Toulouse
Name: Guillaume Restes Club: Toulouse Nationality: France Position(s): GK Preferred Foot: Left Height: 6’1”/186cm Age: 18 Strengths: reflexes, speed, maturity, distribution, communication, focus Areas for Development: consistency, experience After long-time France captain Hugo Lloris retired in the wake of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final, there is a potential vacancy at the goalkeeper position…
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Jean-Clair Todibo Shining at the Allianz Riviera for OGC Nice
There is a certain kind of arrogance that players with ambitions of reaching the pinnacle of the game must possess. Admittedly, the brand of humility that keeps you grounded and striving for more no matter how much you achieve is important. In fact, it is crucial to balance it finely with this arrogance, in a…
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Benjamin Rollheriser: From the Heart of La Plata to the Coast of Portugal
Talents not reaching their full potential after a falling-out with someone from the club’s hierarchy is nothing new in Argentina. When the same happened between River Plate and their proud jewel Benjamin Rollheiser, many thought he had become the latest in the line. Estudiantes signed him on a free in the summer of 2022 and…
