With Aston Villa likely relegation candidates, the future of their star player and talisman Jack Grealish is becoming the topic of conversation. This report seeks to provide an objective insight into Grealish’s current abilities and performances, before delving into a subjective analysis about potential transfers for Grealish.   Career Context   Grealish has been loyal…

It is becoming increasingly common to see wingers reinvent themselves as fullbacks, with Alphonso Davies and Bukayo Saka both enjoying terrific breakthrough seasons after making the switch from attack to defence (although Saka has recently established himself in a more attacking role for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal).   The pair have established themselves as two of…

In Petro de Luanda’s first match of the 2016 Girabola (Angola’s first division) they gave a full debut to then 19-year-old midfielder Herenilson. Making his debut for Angola’s most successful club would have held great significance to him because he was born and raised in Luanda, the coastal capital city of Angola on 27 August…

Whether you’re Bojan Krkić, Ryo Miyachi, or Alen Halilović, being called the next Lionel Messi tends to be a curse rather than a blessing. In September 2016, then Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino gave 17-year-old attacking talent Marcus Edwards the same treatment. “The qualities — it’s only looks, his body and the way that he plays…

With Achraf Hakimi’s two-year loan coming to an end, Borussia Dortmund have worked swiftly to sign his replacement, bringing in Thomas Meunier on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.   However, the Belgian right back turns 29 in September, and his attacking shortcomings have led many to speculate whether he can adequately replace Hakimi in…

At 21 years old, Eberechi Eze is standing out as one of the most exciting talents in the Championship, but three years ago, his football career looked destined to crash and burn. After being released by Millwall in 2016 and failing to impress in trials with Arsenal, Reading and Fulham, Eze took a part-time job…

Club football on the African continent is largely dominated by North African clubs like Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Espérance Sportive de Tunis. At the national team level, Egypt hold the record for most AFCON wins (7 titles), with their last coming in 2010. Five editions later, and the trophy would return to Northern Africa, this time…

On May 22nd, 2019, Borussia Dortmund announced two signings within five hours of each other. The first, Thorgan Hazard, has proven to be an important signing for the Black and Yellow since joining from Borussia Mönchengladbach. The second signing, Julian Brandt, arriving from Bayer Leverkusen, has proven to be one of the best signings in…

Since being promoted to Italy’s top flight last year, Brescia have struggled to make the step up in Serie A, with Le Rondinelle currently bottom of the table, sitting nine points away from safety. However, despite their woes, they have the most exciting young midfielder in Italy: Sandro Tonali.   The young Italian was a crucial part…

From Liniers to Racing Club to Inter Milan, there has always been one thing that has remained consistent with Lautaro ‘El Toro’ Martínez: goals. With Barcelona eyeing the 22-year-old striker to replace the aging Luis Suárez, I will analyze the boy from Bahía Blanca, assess his strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate whether or not he…