Category: Player Analysis

Player Analysis

Mikel Oyarzabal: Real Sociedad’s unique winger

The art form of a winger has often been lost in the recent decade of Spanish international football. Do not think of…

January 19, 2019

Player Analysis

Rekeem Harper: West Brom’s promising prospect

West Brom have produced some good prospects over the last few years. However, somehow nobody seems to give them the credit they’re…

January 19, 2019

Player Analysis

Jacob Bruun Larsen: Denmark and Dortmund’s latest prospect

Borussia Dortmund’s Danish forward Jacob Bruun Larsen has made a silent but substantial impact this season. At only 20 years old, he’s…

January 17, 2019

Player Analysis

Cristian Pavon: Boca Juniors’ Europe-bound forward

The Boca Juniors talent program is chugging full steam ahead with their entire entourage of young talent ready to be plucked and shipped…

January 16, 2019

Player Analysis

Fyodor Chalov: CSKA Moscow’s bright Russian star

In response to the somewhat underwhelming careers of Andrey Arshavin and Alan Dzagoev, many Russian fans are looking to the next generation…

January 16, 2019

Player Analysis

South American Youth Championship 2019: Players to watch in Group B

The South American Youth Championship begins on 17 January as the best under-20 players in the region converge on Chile. This tournament…

January 15, 2019

Player Analysis

Bradley Dack at Blackburn Rovers

Bradley Dack is an attacking midfielder who has starred for Blackburn Rovers, with the rovers sitting comfortably in mid-table. The 25-year-old has…

January 12, 2019

Player Analysis

Carles Alena at Barcelona

This post originally featured on our comprehensive FC Barcelona analysis sister site, barcelonaanalysis.com. Since the US pre-season tour, FC Barcelona player Riqui…

January 11, 2019

Player Analysis

South American Youth Championship 2019: Players to watch in Group A

The South American Youth Championship begins on 17 January as the best under-20 players in the region converge on Chile. This tournament…

January 10, 2019

Player Analysis

Lyle Foster: Monaco’s latest African star

Lyle Foster smashed headlines when he signed for AS Monaco from African giants Orlando Pirates this winter break at the age of…

January 10, 2019

Player Analysis

Leonardo Balerdi: Boca Juniors’ defensive prodigy

Leonardo Balerdi has quickly established himself as one of the brightest defensive starlets in Argentina. His mental strength, anticipation and physical attributes…

January 8, 2019

Player Analysis

Marcus Edwards: Spurs’ temperamental prospect

The future is bright for England. They were winners at the 2017 U17 World Cup, 2017 Toulon Cup, 2017 U20 World Cup,…

January 6, 2019

Player Analysis

Fernandinho: Manchester City’s irreplaceable pillar

Thanks to a lacklustre December, Manchester City went from table toppers to chasing Liverpool heading into the new year. Despite their vital…

January 4, 2019

Player Analysis

Amadou Haidara: RB Leipzig’s newest shining star

Amadou Haidara has been the jewel in Marco Rose’s Salzburg diamond midfield. His transfer to FC Salzburg has yet again proven the…

January 4, 2019

Player Analysis

Luke Shaw

Manchester United has undergone a revival under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s short tenure. Players like Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Victor Lindelöf and Anthony…

January 3, 2019

Player Analysis

Agustin Almendra

With Boca Juniors’ new manager and the hype the Copa Libertadores final attracted, it seems fitting to scout some of Boca’s youth…

January 3, 2019

Player Analysis

Jarrod Bowen

The 2018/19 season has seen many young players gain an increase in reputation. The latest is Hull City’s winger, Jarrod Bowen. The…

January 3, 2019

Player Analysis

Glenn Middleton

The title challenge in the Scottish Premiership is at its peak seeing the new year knocking on the door. The Rangers are…

January 2, 2019

Player Analysis

Kieran Tierney

Scottish football has historically received criticism over the quality of football compared to other nations’ first divisions. But the Scottish Premier League…

January 1, 2019

Player Analysis

Marco Reus: Captain Fantastic leading Dortmund’s resurgence

Last season proved to be pretty depressing for Borussia Dortmund as Bayern Munich cruised to the title unchallenged, once again. The main…

December 31, 2018