Brazil, year by year, continues to be one of the hottest countries to sign wonderkids, and this is not a new tradition; it has been a recurring trend throughout the history of football, as almost all of them bring ball control, distribution ability, bravery, and dribbling technique to any team....
West Ham United have announced the signing of Brazil international Lucas Paquetá from Lyon for a club-record £37m fee plus £15m add-ons on a five-year contract. The midfielder becomes the Hammers' 9th summer signing and takes their spending past £175m. David Moyes' side have started the Premier League season slowly,...
After a historic Copa del Rey victory and their best league finish in 17 years, Real Betis have significantly strengthened their squad for the 2022/23 season. Now, looking to qualify for Champions League football, Manuel Pellegrini has signed three players, three Brazilians, coincidentally. The most promising, though, is the 21-year-old winger from Fluminense,...
Brazil U20’s recent fixtures served to showcase some of the hottest talents in Brazilian football. Most notably, Brazil U20’s 7-0 win over Uruguay U20 saw a dominant and organised collective performance with individual brilliance all around. While some of these players are first-team regulars at their clubs, others are still...
Who Is Savinho? Throughout football history, Brazil has constantly developed world-class wingers. The unique flair and talent are consistently evident in the many prospects that emerge from the Brasileirão. One of the leading talents of the next generation is the 17-year-old winger Sávio Moreira ("Savinho"). According to Fabrizio Romano, Atlético...
With the rise of social media and the general availability of football footage and information, it’s becoming increasingly common for teenage players who are still children to be touted as the next big thing before they make a single senior appearance, often based solely on highlights. At first, the case...
Who Is Raphinha? Leeds United purchased Raphinha in the summer of 2019 from French club Rennes, with the attacker having previously played for Sporting CP and Vitória de Guimarães. Since arriving at Elland Road, the Brazilian has gone from strength to strength and is now regarded as one of the...
Over the last 12 months, I have regularly written articles for this magazine, in which I have looked ahead and identified some talented young players in various positions who I think are poised for a good year. In these articles, I use data analysis to identify players through custom filters...
Matheus Cunha’s career hasn’t followed the normal path for a Brazilian player. He came through the academy system of Curitiba, Brazil, but moved to Sion, Switzerland, at age 18 without making a single senior appearance. His 10 goals and 8 assists in his first senior season attracted the interest of...
For all the Rossoneri fans, it must be frustrating watching Lucas Paquetá now. The 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who only registered one goal and three assists in his 44 appearances for AC Milan, has had a fantastic season with Lyon, which earned him a place with his national team in the...
