It used to be the norm for many young and talented soccer players to move to countries where the soccer leagues were a higher profile, ensuring better salaries and stronger competition, but for many Russian players, this hasn’t always been the case.  Many superb Russian players have preferred to remain with Russian teams, carving out …

Germany has always produced superb soccer players, with clubs throughout the German leagues producing some of the most talented and successful players ever. The German traits of confidence, hard work, and player development have given the game some true superstars, some of the best-known names in soccer history.  West Germany is one of the most …

Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet, with more fans watching their favorite teams every week than in any other pastime. With an estimated 3.5 billion people calling themselves fans, that’s almost one in two people on the planet, successful teams can captivate fans not just locally, but worldwide.  The bigger a club …

When someone says they’re a Spurs fan, they could mean that they’re either a basketball fan rooting for the team from San Antonio, Texas, or they’re a fan of the London-based Premier League soccer team. It’s a bit of an odd name for a sports franchise, and we’ll break down exactly how this north-London town …

In case you were wondering, Goat stands for Greatest of All Time, at no point in his illustrious career has Lionel Messi ever been confused with a four-legged mammal that goes “bleat”. Messi is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time for several reasons, his trophy haul is frankly astonishing, but it is …

United States professional soccer has grown considerably over the last couple of decades. The levels might not be quite the same as in Europe, but some high-end professional players are suiting up for teams in the United States. The MLS of the USL are the two leagues with the best teams in the United States …

Italian soccer has always been steeped in romanticism and nostalgia, especially when it comes to its soccer players. No other soccer-playing nation can boast as many former players that are still as revered today as when they were playing as Italy does. Some of the greatest teams, including some of the most fascinating players, have …

Sweden has always been one of the best developers of young, talented soccer players in Europe, boasting well-structured leagues that have always favored promoting youth players. There are clear advantages to promoting from within, the costs are substantially lower than paying for overpriced players, and when a young player really shines, teams from richer leagues …

The Premier League is by far the biggest sports league in the world. With millions of fans around the globe, it doesn’t get bigger than this. A recurring topic by Premier League fans is not only the salaries, but also the player heights. I’ve listed all player heights in the Premier League divided by each …

AFC Bournemouth is one of those teams that keeps going up and down from the Championships and the Premier League. A great club with a lot of history that can beat any EPL team on a good day. A recurring topic by fans is the player heights, and that’s what we will go through in …