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Alou Kuol’s rise from playing in the Australian youth leagues to becoming Sven Mislintat’s next potential diamond in the rough, has been exciting. Modern-day football is an intense business. The … Continue Reading The inside story of Alou Kuol from South Sudan to Stuttgart
As the summer transfer window looms in the shadows of Euro 2020, FTF takes a look at some standout performers at relegated clubs who will look to take the next … Continue Reading Scouting by the numbers – Finding bargains at relegated clubs
UEFA Euro 2020’s group stages offered a brief glimpse of some very intriguing talents. The extravaganza of international European football is about to enter the business end of things. Some … Continue Reading Scouting by the numbers – Euro 2020 edition
From the despair of Euro 2004 to the ecstasy of Euro 2016, Portuguese football has come far. ‘Twenty years ago, we had football seven-a-side for kids in the sand. Not … Continue Reading Rising Nations – Portugal: The second coming of a golden generation
Giacomo Raspadori will look to be the ace up Italy’s sleeve at Euro 2020 as they look to extend their terrific unbeaten run. Almost a year ago now, Giacomo Raspadori … Continue Reading Giacomo Raspadori – Italy’s star in the making at Euro 2020
Spain’s underrated second division continues producing excellent talent year in year out. By the time that Borussia Dortmund had decided to pick up Mikel Merino from the Segunda Division, he … Continue Reading Scouting by the numbers – Finding the next Morata, Pedri, and Merino in the Segunda Division
The Italian second division has never been in short supply of talent. In fact, the players coming through are growing year in, year out. There have been some legendary teams … Continue Reading Scouting by the numbers – Finding the next Insigne, Bonucci and Immobile from Serie B
Many of the current and past stars in the French national team setup can proudly claim to have made their first steps in France’s second division. It has been nothing … Continue Reading Scouting by the numbers – Finding the next Ndombele, Mahrez and Kanté from Ligue 2
The twenty-one year old is the latest from Sporting’s academy, now enhancing his reputation at Milan, following in the footsteps of some legendary names. The halls of Sporting CP’s youth … Continue Reading The inside story of Rafael Leão: Made in Lisbon, thriving in Milan
The Zweite Bundesliga has always been a source of great talents for the Bundesliga and the rest of Europe – this summer shall be no different. One of the most … Continue Reading Scouting by the numbers – Five underrated youngsters from 2.Bundesliga
The Serbian’s contributions at Stamford Bridge were pivotal in European success in consecutive years. Branislav Ivanovic and Chelsea were fighting what was the battle of their lives. The venue was … Continue Reading Remembering Branislav Ivanović’s epic 2011/12 season
This is the story of the boy from Yaoundé who is now at Fulham and continues to make his home country proud. Djibrilla Alain still remembers seeing his former protege, … Continue Reading The inside story of André Frank Zambo Anguissa- The Lion of Yaoundé
Beneath the cloak of controversies, in Max Kruse, Union Berlin have brought back one of the Bundesliga’s finest gems to the Alten Försterei. If Max Kruse’s career had to be … Continue Reading Mad Max Kruse embracing Die Eisernen of Union Berlin
The world came to a standstill when the Berliner Mauer fell and in Berlin, what followed was a moment to behold. This is a trip down memory lane. The scene … Continue Reading Berlin reunited – a tale of two becoming one
Germany’s capital city has two representatives in the top-flight, of the two, Union Berlin’s story is different than most A quick Google search will tell you that there are more … Continue Reading Of the fans, by the fans, for the fans- This is Union Berlin
Where did it all go wrong for Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson retired? It was early December and another European outing for the glamourous stars of Manchester United, in … Continue Reading Man Utd Class of 2013 – Succession plans and lost cards in the shuffle