Lucas Cepeda, a 22-year-old left winger from Chile, has been one of the most remarkable breakthroughs in the Primera División this season. His impact at Colo-Colo, along with his appearances for youth national teams, positions him as a player ready to take a competitive leap in the short term. But...
Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay Analysed Uruguay takes on Ecuador tonight in a CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier! Get an idea of how Uruguay may approach the game from our Copa América 2024 preview, in...
Modern football's requirements at centre-back have evolved, along with the rest of the game. With the rise of high pressing in recent years, defenders must be prepared to face in-possession challenges under pressure. On the other hand, the volume of faster transitions has developed, so the defenders also have to...
Who Is Darío Osorio? Darío Osorio is experimenting with a new role at Midtjylland. The 20-year-old has refined his technique, becoming a top offensive player in possession due to his ball-striking, varied range of passes, and ability to progress from different heights and channels. Thomas Thomasberg, FC Midtjylland’s coach, has...
South America is an endless generator of top-class footballing talent, as both the past and present make evidently clear. Plenty of the game’s most prestigious clubs, such as Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City, have made it a habit to recruit players directly from South America in recent years. LaLiga...
Chile are two-time Copa América winners, achieving the feat in back-to-back years—2015 and 2016. However, La Roja enter the 2024 edition of the tournament as underdogs, with an ageing squad perhaps not inspiring the most belief among supporters that 2024 is the year they’ll return to the summit of the...
South America has long been a hotspot for football talent. The passion for the game combined with the climate and economic environment contribute to creating almost the perfect melting pot for the development of exciting young football players. With Argentina now fresh off winning the 2022 World Cup the eyes...
Ben Brereton Diaz made headlines this summer when he was surprisingly selected to represent Chile in Copa América. Brereton’s mum is from Chile, and despite him having represented England at youth levels, Brereton made his Chile debut this summer in the South American football showcase — Copa América. This took the...
