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How Young Midfielders Control Tempo
The skill that separates good young midfielders from special ones isn't passing range. It's knowing when not to use it.
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Scouting Report: The U21 Standouts Catching Europe’s Eye
Five young players whose underlying numbers suggest they're ready for a bigger stage next season.
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The Young Midfielders Quietly Controlling the Biggest Games
A new generation of midfielders is dictating matches not with flair but with control. The skill that defines them is harder to see and harder to coach.
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Viktor Gyokeres: Does His Game Translate to the Premier League?
A prolific scorer arrives in England with questions attached. The data offers clues about whether the goals will follow him.
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Lamine Yamal at 17: Scouting a Generational Talent
Barcelona's teenager is not a prospect anymore. He is already one of the best wingers in the world, and the scary part is how much room he has to grow.
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Cole Palmer and the Art of Doing Less, Better
Chelsea's standout has become one of the league's best by mastering economy: fewer touches, better decisions, more end product.
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Erling Haaland’s Numbers Are Breaking the Scale Again
A blistering start to the season has Haaland on another record pace. But the more interesting story is how defences keep failing to solve him.
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The Rise of Phil Foden as a Genuine Match-Winner
Long billed as a talent, Foden has turned a corner this season into something rarer: the player City turn to when a game is stuck.