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Mikkel Damsgaard: Running the Rule Over Brentford’s Danish Magician
He’s been around for so long, it’s easy to forget that Mikkel Damsgaard is still just 24 years old. Damsgaard was 17 when he made his debut for FC Nordsjælland, 19 when he left his motherland and joined Serie A side Sampdoria for €5.7 million, and 20 when he became the youngest Danish player to…
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Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal’s Diamond in the Rough
Club: Arsenal Nationality: England Position: AM, RW, SS, ST Preferred Foot: Left Height: 5’9”/176cm Age: 17 Strengths: creativity, vision, finishing, spatial awareness, dribbling, core strength Development Areas: weak-foot usage Arsenal are seeking to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool and pursue their first Premier League title in 21 years, but in order to…
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From La Bombonera to Being the Bomb: Alexis Mac Allister
La Bombonera, the sacred home of Boca Juniors, Argentina’s finest football club, Diego Maradona’s sanctuary, the playground of Juan Roman Riquelme and the family tradition of the Mac Allisters. If you are a Mac Allister, and you never played at La Bomba, err, maybe you are not. It is the story of Carlos, Kelvin, Alexis…
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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Revival at Nottingham Forest
We still have 16 matches left in the Premier League season, but Nottingham Forest currently find themselves third on the table and on track to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Credit goes to sensible transfers and new manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who has placed players in the right roles. Only Liverpool and Arsenal have…
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Mikkel Damsgaard: How Patience Has Led to a Renaissance
A renaissance is happening in England, and it does have Italian connections. There are few players who boast the uniqueness of Mikel Damsgaard. Like a man touched by the supernatural, his style perhaps doesn’t get discussed as much as it should. He doesn’t score a lot of goals, but he does play a role in…
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Season of Conundrums: From High Hopes to Harsh Realities
Entering the 2024-25 season, Tottenham Hotspur fans were riding the wave of optimism sparked by Ange Postecoglou’s appointment. After a transformative first season under the Australian manager, the club appeared poised for further ascent. However, as we enter a new calendar year, the narrative has shifted from one of promise to one of inconsistency…
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Pau Torres: Aston Villa’s Spanish Colossus in Defense
When a player is linked with illustrious names like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Manchester United, but chooses a reunion with a manager he believes helped him develop, it’s more than just football. It is the story of Pau Francisco Torres. Born in Villarreal, in the Province of Castellón in the East of Spain…
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The Evolution of Goalkeeper Analytics: Measuring the Last Line of Defense
The role of goalkeepers in football has evolved significantly, with advanced analytics redefining how we evaluate and train the position. Metrics like Post-Shot Expected Goals (PSxG), save percentage, and distribution accuracy are now crucial tools for understanding a goalkeeper’s contribution. These insights are not only shaping recruitment strategies but are also transforming the way goalkeepers…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
The 2024/25 season has thus far been an amazing one for Liverpool. However, with a couple of their core players having contracts expiring in June 2025, it hasn’t been a season without its rumours and distractions. At the forefront of those rumours has been Trent Alexander-Arnold, amidst reported interest from the reigning Spanish and European…
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Why Amad Diallo is Emerging as Manchester United’s Creative Protagonist
Amad Diallo’s footballing journey is a story of grit, adaptability, and undeniable talent. From the streets of Abidjan to Atalanta’s youth setup, to loan spells at Rangers and Sunderland, and now at Manchester United, his development as a player has been anything but straightforward. This detailed look into his career explores his game’s evolution, tactical…
