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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 —…
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Adam Wharton: Blackburn’s Teenage Talent in Midfield
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…
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Luca Koleosho: The Connecticut-Born Teenager Set for a Breakout Season at Burnley
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…
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Jude Bellingham’s Ascension into Real Madrid’s Kingdom
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.…
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Akor Jerome Adams: Nigeria’s Next Top Striker?
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…
