In the good old days, soccer players would line up from number 1 (the goalkeeper) up to number 11 (the striker), and if you weren’t in the starting eleven, you’d at best be on the substitutes bench. As the goalkeeper was designated the number 1 jersey, it would then go to the right back at …
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The number two jersey is most commonly associated with the right-back position in soccer. Long before modern managers made use of the two full-back positions for a more attacking lineup, the right-back was often considered the least glamorous role on the soccer pitch. Modern full-backs, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold or Kyle Walker, are now well-versed …
The number 3 position in soccer is usually reserved for the left back. However, it’s not set in stone, as there have been several world-class central defenders and even defensive midfielders who have taken the number. Some of the best defenders in history have proudly worn the number three throughout their careers, making the left …
While US soccer may not be the most popular or wide-reaching in terms of its global interest, its status has been slowing each year since its inception. Over the seasons some of the best players in the world have played in the MLS to experience what playing in front of the famous US supporters is …
One of the biggest soccer teams in the world, the famous red jerseys of Liverpool FC are known by fans across the globe. Their vivid colorways and designs have long been loved by fans of the sport, with their rivals often being left with jerseys less distinctive than the Merseyside-based giants. Liverpool has been in …
FC Barcelona is the biggest club in Catalunya as well as one of the most successful in the Spanish La Liga and UEFA Champions League. Their history is well documented, with them being home to some of the greatest players to have ever graced the game such as Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, and Iniesta. Alongside these …
Scandinavian countries have always nurtured and exported superb soccer players exceptionally well. Even before the shock European Championships win in 1992, Denmark has always produced technically gifted players who have proven well suited to moving to top European clubs. With a history going back 125 years, it’s no surprise that European soccer has been littered …
Belgium is a small nation from the west of Europe that has long been one of the true soccer powerhouses on the continent. Their golden generation may be over, but the red devils have had some world-class players in the past. Today we will be discussing the best Belgian players of all time, with players …
One of the most incredible sights in soccer is two fierce rivals going head to head in a league game; the atmosphere always feels electric, the fans are louder, and the game always feels more meaningful. National rivalries are great, though there can be years between games, but a league rivalry against a team challenging …
Samson may have had long hair to keep his prodigious strength, but the soccer players on our list simply had long, flowing locks because they looked cool. Some of the greatest players ever to grace the game have flown across the soccer field, hair bouncing everywhere, as they took apart teams, terrifying opponents and scoring …