Africa is a pretty big place, which means when you’re writing about the nine best African soccer players of all time, you’ve got quite a list to choose from. What that means for us is that we get to choose the best players from each country on this stunning continent, making an incredible list to …
Some genuinely exceptional soccer players have emerged from Portugal over the years. One of the main reasons is that the Portuguese leagues are excellent at giving young players a chance to play regularly, as it’s a great way to generate income; talented youth costs money, lots of it. Despite the history and popularity of the …
Mason Tony Mount is a famous English professional footballer with a huge fan following. He now plays for Chelsea and the England national team. The offensive midfielder has always been capable of playing in any center midfield position and is particularly adept at moving from box-to-box. Mason enjoyed a few romantic flings in the past, but he has …
There’s just something special about South American soccer that stands out; it could be the passion, the color, or the incredible skills on show. Argentina is no exception, the national team has given us some amazing memories, and the players are passionate, skillful, and often temperamental. A hotbed of talent, Argentinian soccer has produced some …
If you think of famous French exports, you’ll probably think of great wine, great restaurants, and great bread, but French soccer players are easily on a par with all of these. Over the decades, France has produced and invariably exported some of the world’s greatest soccer players. Every great team invariably has a French player …
In 1919, Leeds United was formed to be the team that represents West Yorkshire. Throughout the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, Leeds United was a staple team in the First Division league. In 1992, they were part of the inaugural season of the Premier League, where they stayed until 2004. They were then relegated, only returning …
As the top league in Germany, the Bundesliga has many fans from all over the world tune in for matches. There are a few dominant teams at the top of the table seemingly every year, with one team standing out far and above the rest. Each year, the competitiveness of the league improves. Knowing how …
Once upon a time, the role of fullback was the least desirable position on the soccer field, often allocated to the least gifted players on a team. In fact, there’s even a joke about being a left-back, with the punchline of being left-back (in the locker room). It’s a poor pun at best, but it …
Given that the Italian national flag is Green, White, and Red, you could be forgiven for wondering why the Italian national soccer team plays their home internationals in a blue jersey. Many nations use their national flag to at least some degree when choosing their jersey colors, but Italy stands out from the crowd in …
West Ham has long been associated with developing outstanding soccer players, supplying some of the best soccer players in the English leagues. Renowned for their superb youth teams, West Ham has always produced technically superb players, with many home-grown youngsters making their way into the England team. Several members of the only England team to …