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Analysing Mika Biereth: The Next Striker off the Sturm Graz Conveyor Belt… and onto the Monaco One
When assessing some of the most valuable transfers for under-23 players over recent years, there are certain trends that emerge – certain signs of a promising player. Perhaps it’s a player who’s come through a top-level academy, making a move to a slightly lesser quality, lower profile league where they can hone their craft without…
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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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Santiago Castro: The Heir to Joshua Zirkzee’s Throne at Bologna
For a club of Bologna’s stature, success usually means a fresh start. Returning to Europe’s elite competition after six decades of absence wasn’t enough to keep the mastermind behind it all, Thiago Motta. They also had to replace record signings Riccardo Calafiori and Joshua Zirkzee at either end of the pitch. As it stands,…
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Assane Diao: Analyzing Como’s New Signing
With Como just barely hovering above the relegation zone they have decided to spend big this winter to aid the legendary player Cesc Fábreagas, now manager at the Italian club. One of the players on whom they have splashed the cash is 19-year-old Assane Diao who has lacked continuity at Real Betis ever since he…
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Riccardo Orsolini: Bologna’s New Attacking Talisman
After a season that saw them finish fifth in the Serie A table and return to the UEFA Champions League after six decades, it was always evident that Bologna were going to be picked apart. Joshua Zirkzee headed to Manchester United, Riccardo Calafiori moved to Arsenal, whilst their manager Thiago Motta took his talents to…
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Pablo Fornals: The Mastermind Midfielder Driving Real Betis’ Ambitions
In the summer of 2017, Villarreal CF signed Pablo Fornals for an estimated €12 million. This transfer proved to be a huge step forward in his career. At Villarreal, Fornals’ game matured as he was given more creative responsibility in midfield. He became an important part in the team’s aggressive play, frequently playing as a…
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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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Christian Pulisic: The American Talisman Leading Milan to Glory
Christian Pulisic was 17 years old when he made his professional debut for Borussia Dortmund. He was 20 when he became the most expensive American soccer player of all time, joining Chelsea for an estimated £58 million. He was 24 when he made his World Cup debut, earning two Man of the Match awards and…
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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…
