Category: Defenders

Now, let’s tell the story of Pau Cubarsi. In 2007, the La Liga title race came down to the wire, with Barcelona and Real Madrid neck-and-neck on points. That …

If you know Mason Holgate on the field, you’ve likely seen his knack for controlled aggression and adaptability in defense. But at home, he’s simply “Masey”—the grounded, last-born son …

Chris Smalling, the son of Theresa Smalling and Lloyd Smalling, comes from a family deeply rooted in Jamaican heritage. For Chris and his younger brother Jason, education was always …

Slovakia might not be the first place people think of when it comes to producing top-tier defenders, but Milan Škriniar has rewritten the narrative. This remarkable centre-back, known for …

There are footballers who quietly make history, and Jonny Evans is one of them. Often overlooked in the spotlight, Evans has spent his career being the steadfast, humble defender …

Dan-Axel Zagadou’s journey begins in a home bustling with the energy of football and the bond of family. Growing up in a family of four brothers and an older …

When Louise and Jeremy Dier welcomed their son Eric into the world during the FIFA World Cup year of 1994, the excitement in their household was palpable. They sensed …

Daniele Rugani might be remembered by many for being the first Serie A player to test positive for COVID-19, but there’s so much more to his story. Rugani, an …

Hector Bellerin is a name that resonates with many football fans, yet some may overlook just how long he’s been making waves in the sport. A footballer who became …

To the casual football fan, Angelo Ogbonna might simply be seen as a skilled central defender. However, his story goes far beyond the pitch. Born to Nigerian parents who …