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Player Analysis: Arthur Cabral
A 23-year-old Brazilian striker who has 57 goals and assists in his last 62 games; somehow, Arthur Cabral is yet to gain the praise he truly deserves. Attention is beginning to burgeon, especially since West Ham have reportedly made a…
A 23-year-old Brazilian striker who has 57 goals and assists in his last 62 games; somehow, Arthur Cabral is yet to gain the praise he truly deserves. Attention is beginning to burgeon, especially since West Ham have reportedly made a recent £17m bid for him.
The hammers are not the only Premier League club linked with FC Basel’s target man, as both Leeds United and Southampton are reportedly analysing a move for Cabral. The question is, which club stylistically suits him the most, and can these sides get to him before a bigger gun joins the mix?
Where Did Arthur Cabral Come From?
Like many young Brazilian footballers forging a career in Europe, Cabral has grown up quickly despite only turning 23 last April. Born in Campina Grande, near the northwest coast of Brazil, Cabral came through first at Ceara, a team playing in the state league, before briefly moving to Palmeiras in 2019. After only five appearances, Cabral made the move to Switzerland aged 21 years old.
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Alex Barker