In the 2015 U-17 Euros, France marched past the opposition en route to their second U-17 Euros triumph, in a tournament that saw them score 15 goals and concede just two. But from that squad that achieved glory in Bulgaria, few names are starting regularly for Europe’s top sides.   Of the select few, Faitout…

 Brenden Aaronson could be the next MLS player to make a move to Europe this summer window. If reports are to be believed, the 19-year-old is being closely monitored by Bundesliga clubs Borussia Mönchengladbach, Hoffenheim and Freiburg, Scottish Champions Celtic and Belgian Champions Club Brugge. But who is the Philadelphia Union starlet, and why is…

Yesterday, Konstantinos Tsimikas was announced as Liverpool’s first signing of the summer 2020 transfer window, the first ever transfer window in which the Reds have been reigning Premier League champions. Liverpool agreed to pay £11.75 million for the Olympiakos man after failing to negotiate a fee for Norwich City’s Jamal Lewis.   He’s already impressed…

To the surprise of many, Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was given the Best Goalkeeper Award of by Lega Serie A following the completion of the 2019/2020 season. The Poland #1 hasn’t committed any cringe-worthy mistakes during the run towards Bianconeri’s ninth consecutive Scudetto, but at the same time, he didn’t accomplish anything extraordinary. Despite winning…

Since saving Brentford FC from bankruptcy in 2012, Matthew Benham has done an astounding job of changing the way the club is viewed. Over the years, he has invested in rebuilding the academy, reinventing training facilities, and constructing one of the best analytics departments in the country. On top of all of that, Brentford are…

Heads turned when newly-promoted English side Sheffield United secured the signing of 21-year old Norwegian international Sander Berge from Belgian champions Genk in January 2020. Having joined Genk three years prior as a replacement for the outgoing Wilfred Ndidi, Berge had emerged as a rock in the heart of midfield, earning interest from Manchester United,…

On December 14, 2019, top-of-the-table Liverpool faced off against relegation strugglers Watford, in their final Premier League match before taking off for the Club World Cup in Qatar. The Reds won 2-0 courtesy of a Mohammed Salah brace, but the game wasn’t as one-sided as the scoreline suggested.   The visitors created several chances throughout…

At 22 years old, Gabriel Magalhães has emerged into one of the brightest defensive prospects in Ligue 1, forming a solid pairing alongside Portuguese veteran José Fonte in the heart of Lille’s defense. The Brazilian has been linked to a plethora of clubs such as Arsenal, Everton, Inter, Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli.   Photo: Getty…

Although the likes of Federico Chiesa and Frank Ribéry have taken much of the limelight for Fiorentina this season, the true breakout star in Tuscany has been their midfield metronome, 23-year old Gaetano Castrovilli.   The Italian has had a breakout season for La Viola this season, excelling in manager Giuseppe Iachini’s 3-5-2 alongside Erick Pulgar…

From David Bentley to Carlos Vela to Jermaine Pennant, many teenage prospects have dazzled Arsenal fans with their skill and dynamism. But few have showcased the professionalism and mental strength that Bukayo Saka has since making his debut at 17 years of age in a Europa League fixture in Poltava, Ukraine.   Since coming on…