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  • Andre Trindade – The Modern-Day Defensive Midfielder

    Remember Felipe Melo? The robust defensive midfielder who was pretty much a walking yellow/red card and was your creative midfielder’s worst nightmare because of a potentially career-ending crunch tackle? Yes, that Felipe Melo, cut from the same cloth as Nigel de Jong, Mark van Bommel, and others, who’s currently plying his trade at Fluminense at…

  • Motherwell Right-Back Max Johnston Wins SFWA Young Player of the Year

    Max Johnston was named Scottish Football Writers’ Association (SFWA) Young Player of the Year, capping off a season that would see the 19-year-old register two goals and three assists in 14 Scottish Premiership appearances. Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell was full of praise for his full-back and believes Scottish clubs should give their young players more…

  • Pervis Estupiñán: Brighton’s Latest Ecuadorian Talent

    It has been nothing short of a historic campaign for Brighton Hove & Albion. The Seagulls have qualified for Europe for the first time, securing Europa League football with two games to spare after beating Southampton 3-1. They have dazzled neutrals and fans alike with a scintillating brand of football, and they have done so…

  • Santi Giménez – The Next Mexican Striker to Reach the Top?

    It took Santiago Giménez a relatively long time to establish himself as Feyenoord’s starting striker, but ever since he has, even bigger clubs have taken notice of the Argentine-born Mexican international. Resilient, fairly complete in his skill set, and ambitious. One of the next big strikers in European football.   Until the end of January,…

  • Player Profile: Jefferson Lerma

    Age: 28 Nationality: Colombia Position/s: Defensive Midfielder Height: 5 ft 10 in Current club: Bournemouth Number: 8   At 28 years of age, Jefferson Lerma has enjoyed an impressive career that has seen him develop at Colombian side Atlético Huila, earn a move to Spanish outfit Levante, and become a key figure for the Colombian…

  • Seko Fofana: Lens’ Midfield Metronome

    At 28 years of age, Seko Fofana has played for a wide variety of clubs in Europe. Born in Paris to Ivorian parents, Fofana spent time at Paris FC and Lorient before heading to Manchester City in 2013, where he would hone his trade under Patrick Vieira before being loaned out to Fulham and Bastia.…

  • Player Analysis: Cassius Mailula

    Name: Cassius Mailula Position: Attacking Midfielder Height: 173 cm  Born: June 12, 2001 National Team: South Africa Club: Mamelodi Sundowns  Transfer value: €250,000   From Keagan Dolly to Kwanda Mngonyama, Mamelodi Sundowns’ academy has produced several South Africa internationals in recent years, and the next prospect to make the next step up to Bafana Bafana…

  • Player Profile: John Swift

    West Bromwich Albion attacking midfielder John Swift graduated from Chelsea’s academy in 2012. Although he made his debut for the first team, (albeit only as a substitute for Eden Hazard in the dying minutes of a 2-1 win vs Cardiff City in the last match of the 2013-14 season), he wasn’t quite good enough to stay…

  • Player Analysis: Eberechi Eze

    Crystal Palace’s untapped attacking potential has been realised following the return of veteran manager Roy Hodgson and with four goals in six games, Eberechi Eze is coming of age as the jewel in Palace’s crown. Having arrived from QPR in 2020, Eze has shown his ability in spurts, from trademark free-kicks to mazy runs, but…

  • Analyzing Brenden Aaronson’s Debut Campaign at Leeds

    Brenden Russell Aaronson, born on October 22, 2000, is a highly skilled American professional soccer player known for his attacking midfielder or winger position. Currently, he represents the Premier League club Leeds United and the United States national team. In May 2022, Aaronson moved significantly from Red Bull Salzburg to Leeds United in a remarkable…