Very few players have redefined their position to the point where their name is synonymous with excellence. While Manuel Neuer did not invent the modern goalkeeper, many coaches, players, and goalkeepers around the world believed he did. He is now generally regarded as the best of his generation and one of the greatest of all time. He set the […]
During his time at Merseyside, Virgil van Dijk has established himself as one of the great defenders of the modern era since his move from Southampton. For much of Van Dijk’s time in the Premier League, that assessment has been accurate. Every action he does seems to be done flawlessly and with ease. Despite being a relatively late bloomer, […]
Jude Bellingham has already established himself as one of England’s most important players despite still being in his early 20s. Since making his debut as a teenager in 2020, he has become the heartbeat of England’s midfield, combining technical ability, athleticism, leadership, and a knack for delivering in crucial moments. Bellingham is praised for his outstanding ball-carrying ability and […]
If you had never heard of dalrapan, you probably have now. Why? Iran’s Alireza Beiranvand. Team Melli’s number one has joined the list of unknown goalkeepers having a stormer at this year’s World Cup. Seven saves against Belgium in their second group game put a spotlight on him, none more impressive than his point blank save from Maxim De […]
For years, Erling Haaland dominated club football while the FIFA World Cup remained beyond his reach. Now, the game’s most prolific goalscorer has finally arrived on football’s grandest stage. Their last appearance was a round of 16 exit in France in 1998 – approximately two years before he was born – and he is looking to take all that […]
Since making his senior international debut in November 2017 against Saudi Arabia, Bruno Fernandes has evolved into one of Portugal’s most influential players. He has evolved as a key figure in the team, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and the country’s new generation of stars, thanks to his creativity, passing range, leadership, and eye for goal. Bruno Fernandes is a creative […]
One of the most recognizable goalkeepers in the competition’s history, Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa has become synonymous with the World Cup. There is a joke that he only spawns into existence every four years when the Mundial comes around and no one knows his club side at that moment. That’s how much of an imprint he has made throughout his […]
Without any trophies to show for it, James Rodríguez has enjoyed one of the greatest international careers in the history of the Colombia national team. While his club career has been marked by ups and downs, he has almost always produced his best football in a Colombia shirt, becoming the face of the national team for more than a […]
After lifting the World Cup trophy for Argentina and securing his crowning moment, it seemed the perfect time to end a fulfilled international career, as was the thought of many. End the story with the trophy that eluded him the most and brought heartache on numerous occasions, most notably in 2014. But Lionel Messi is back at the World […]
Nine goals in his first 50 caps, four goals in his last three. The significance of the last three caps is that they have been World Cup games. Vinicius Jr could not have asked for anything better than delivering at the biggest stage. His international career up to a few days ago has been heavily dissected and criticized. He […]