For some time now, the name Patricio Pacífico has been circulating by word of mouth among Uruguayan football fans. Developed at Defensor Sporting, the left-footed centre-back had previously stood out in Uruguay’s youth national teams as one of the most promising players of the 2006 generation. Identified as part of...
At the time of writing, Fluminense are 14th in the Brazilian Serie A, having recorded 10 wins, seven draws, and 16 defeats after 33 games played; quite clearly, they are a struggling team. However, not all is lost. Despite their difficulties keeping up with the rest of the Brazilian elite,...
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...
