This week’s “Talents of the Week” is a Serie A special. There is a massive wave of young talents currently breaking through that challenge the traditional italien stereotype of not trusting young players. Today, I’m looking at three very interesting…
This week’s “Talents of the Week” takes us to France and Switzerland. While one player has already established himself in a Top 5 league, the other two are still on the fringes, preparing for their move in the summer. I’ve…
In the world of scouting, the Eredivisie has always been an interesting league for midfield-prospects. The league’s historical emphasis on positional play has produced some elite midfielders such as Frenkie De Jong. Theres a new generation of young midfielders making…
In recent years, numerous world-class center-backs have hung up their boots: Sergio Ramos, Mats Hummels, and Giorgio Chiellini, to name a few. However, a new generation is charging forward, ready to step into these massive footsteps. Names like Pau Cubarsí,…
Club: Werder BremenNationality: GermanPosition: Centre-BackStrong Foot: LeftDate of Birth: 23/05/2007 Player Profile Karim Coulibaly is a young left-footed centre-back currently playing for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga. Operating mostly as the left-sided central defender in a 4–2–3–1, Coulibaly displays a…
Arsenal bounced back from their 1–0 defeat at Anfield with an emphatic 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest, now coached by Ange Postecoglou. It was a display of control and variety that underlines the Gunners’ intent to mount a serious title…
Manchester United lost their first game of the season against last year’s runners-up Arsenal 1:0. A disappointing result but a promising performance. The Red Devils generated more xG (1.52 – 1.31) and registered 22 total shots. Combined with 61% possession…
Name: Joel Leandro Ordóñez GuerreroNationality: Ecuadorian Position: CB Club: Club Brugge KV (Jupiler Pro League) Transfer Value: 18m€ Contract: 06/2028 Strengths: Passing, Positioning, Concentration, Game Intelligence Weaknesses: Aerial duels, First touch I monitored his performance against Aston Villa in the Champions…
Name: Pharell Nnamdi CollinsNationality: German / NigerianPosition: CB, RB, RWB Club: Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)Transfer Value: 4m€ Contract: 06/2030 Strengths: Physical profile, recovery speed, composure on the ball, confidence in possessionWeaknesses: Defensive decision-making, positioning I monitored his performance against his former…
Halfway through the Premier League season, Nottingham Forest are up to third place after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. It’s a fairytale story led by Nuno Espírito Santo, a manager who was written off after his disappointing spell at Tottenham.…
