Despite being one of the most successful teams in English soccer over the past few years, Manchester City is still regarded by some as a team that lacks history. This is actually an incredibly naive statement to make though, as the ‘Citizens’ have a long and storied past that contains a plethora of great players. …
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Germany’s greatest-ever club, Bayern Munich, is one of the elite clubs in Europe, with a history of near-total domination over the Bundesliga. Successful clubs always attract the best players; trophies and fame are why players flock to those teams that can provide them. And with a staggering 32 league titles to its name, Bayern is one …
The right-back position may not be the most glamorous role in soccer, but it is one of the most important, especially in the modern game, where defenders are expected to contribute to the attacking phase of the game. A quality right-back is not only an excellent defender; they must also be able to cover the …
The hardest part about compiling a list of the greatest Liverpool players of all time isn’t finding the players; it’s about choosing which ones to leave out. There are very few soccer clubs worldwide where so many of its players have become club legends. With so many great squads being created over the years, making …
One of the biggest and most successful teams in English soccer over the past decade, Chelsea has enjoyed a glorious period in their history under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. With their Russian owner now history, the club has entered an era of uncertainty that threatens to halt their success. Whatever happens in this regard, …
Manchester United, arguably the greatest team in the history of English soccer has won countless domestic and European titles. The team has also been home to some of the greatest players to have played in England (and the world). Today we will be counting down the 25 Best Manchester United Players of All Time. Glory …
Everyone loves an underdog, especially when they beat the odds and emerge with the win. The problem is it happens so rarely that we often can’t believe what we’re witnessing. Anything can happen over the course of a race or a few seconds during a match, a touch of brilliance or an unfortunate fall when …
The UEFA Champions League and its predecessor, the European Cup, is the most coveted trophy in European club soccer. It’s one of the hardest trophies to win and equally difficult to defend the following season. Since the inception of the European Cup in 1955, and right through to the name change in 1992 to the …
The number 5 is one of the most important in the sport of soccer, it has often been worn by legends of the game that have excelled in both defensive and midfield positions. The number is most commonly used to represent a central defender, with them often partnering with the number 4 player in the …
If you’ve been keeping up with things here on SoccerPrime.com, you’ll already be aware of our latest miniseries documenting some of the lesser-known squad numbers in global soccer. So far, we have covered a range of numbers such as 12, 13, and 19; today we will continue to count upward by looking at the number …
