Jérémy Doku: Belgium’s Red Tasmanian Devil at Euro 2020
Raw, electric and exciting. Jérémy Doku is the untested, under-the-radar weapon in a seasoned, slightly weary Belgium squad.
Ethan Ampadu – A head older than his years
20 year old Ethan Ampadu is ready to set the standard for Wales’ youngsters are Euro 2020. When Wales reached the semi-final of the 2016 European Championship Chris Coleman’s side … Continue Reading Ethan Ampadu – A head older than his years
András Schäfer: The man to fill Hungary’s Szoboszlai void at Euro 2020
22 year old András Schäfer has already had a brief stint in Serie A and the midfielder is finally blooming into the early promise he showed back home. On a … Continue Reading András Schäfer: The man to fill Hungary’s Szoboszlai void at Euro 2020
Nikola Vlasic: Croatia’s man with a point to prove at Euro 2020
Nikola Vlasic Everton’s forgotten man, however this summer he has all the tools to prove such labels foolish and be Croatia’s creative weapon.
Searching for value in the Championship and League One
With little value to find in the top division, the Championship and League One represent a smart scouting pool for teams across Europe.
FTF’s comprehensive guide to UEFA Euro 2020 in 2021
UEFA Euro 2020 is just around the corner. With history to be written and stars to be born. First Time Finish previews the tournament ahead of June 11th. ‘Euro 2020, … Continue Reading FTF’s comprehensive guide to UEFA Euro 2020 in 2021
The rebirth and resurgence of AC Milan and Franck Kessié
After a rocky first few years, Franck Kessié has emerged as AC Milan’s dependable and all-round midfielder. It is no coincidence that this has brought their change in fortunes writes Saif Habboub.
Ruslan Malinovskyi: Euro 2020’s form player?
Ukraine are one of Euro 2020’s lesser known sides. In Ruslan Malinovskyi however, they possess Europe’s in form midfielder, and a lethal dangerman.
Andreas Skov Olsen: The Danish Dynamo made in Nordsjælland
Andreas Skov Olsen was not supposed to be a winger. In fact, he was not even supposed to be a footballer, but this year he can be a star at … Continue Reading Andreas Skov Olsen: The Danish Dynamo made in Nordsjælland
The American Barcelona: Inside the Barca Residency programme
Soccer continues to rise in USA with a growing influence from Barcelona and the club’s ancient La Masia traditions. 9,000 kilometres west of La Masia, Barcelona are cultivating another crop … Continue Reading The American Barcelona: Inside the Barca Residency programme
The next generation of great Serie A centre backs from Inter, Juventus and Atalanta
Italian football has always been associated with great defensive talent. Here we profile three exceptional centre backs, and their claim to the Serie A throne.
Brennan Johnson: The Nottingham Forest star in Dele Alli’s footsteps
Brennan Johnson has set League One alight this season, FTF spoke to Lincoln City boss Michael Appleton about the talented Welsh sensation. FA Cup third round ties, barring the odd … Continue Reading Brennan Johnson: The Nottingham Forest star in Dele Alli’s footsteps
Borna Sosa: The ‘new David Beckham’ from Dinamo Zagreb
Borna Sosa sent shockwaves around Croatia and Germany with his recent Die Mannschaft debacle. FTF delves into his unique talent and potential. Former Dinamo Zagreb and Croatian technical director, Romeo … Continue Reading Borna Sosa: The ‘new David Beckham’ from Dinamo Zagreb
Crazy Crotone and the surprising rise of Simy
Crotone may be thirteen points adrift of safety at the bottom of Serie A, but the combination of manager Serse Cosmi and Simy Nwankwo has proven joyous, writes Wilf MacDonnell.
Scouting the Balkans: Finding the next Vidic, Modric and Dzeko
The Balkan regions has a great proficiency when it comes to producing elite talent on a regular basis, FTF explored eleven players worth keeping an eye on. For decades they … Continue Reading Scouting the Balkans: Finding the next Vidic, Modric and Dzeko
Unai Emery’s CF Villarreal: Drilled hard to tackle Europe
Villarreal set their priorities straight in hiring Unai Emery. They were now keen to trouble European competition, and have proven to do so this yea in a fascinating maiden campaign together.