Category: Centre-Backs
The professional footballer was born in Australia thanks to his Dad, George, who initially came to the country’s Austria’s Vienna University to study Economics. George later dropped out and …
On the eve of the new millennium, Ebere Bassey Etim and Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba welcomed a son named Calvin Bassey, who would later become a celebrated footballer. However, after …
It is worth knowing the story of Kalidou Koulibaly, a self-proclaimed Leader among men. Born into humble beginnings, he is the son of a mother who worked as a …
At just 18, the rapidly rising Antonio Silva knew his moment had come when he faced the legendary Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci. Demonstrating his on-field confidence, the young, no-nonsense …
As a child, young Cristian Romero couldn’t pronounce his own name, “Cristian,” so his older sister Aldana affectionately nicknamed him ‘Cuti’. This nickname stuck with him throughout his life. …
Known widely in Gualeguay, Argentina, and across the globe, Lisandro, the son of Silvina Cabrera and Raúl Martinez, proudly carries the nickname “The Butcher.” This article chronicles Lisandro’s journey …
During his childhood, Jonathan Tah was nicknamed “the cloth ripper” by his mother because he was so into football that he kept tearing his clothes while playing. Anja Tah, …
With the unwavering support of his father, Marcelo Magalhaes, Gabriel navigated the trials and triumphs of football, eventually becoming a Premier League stalwart. His story is filled with lessons, …
Eric Bailly’s journey from the streets of Bingerville, Ivory Coast, to the European football stage is nothing short of inspiring. Growing up in the same town as legendary Ivorian …
What would you expect from a man like Nicolas Otamendi, who grew up balancing boxing and football, building his strength in a local gym as a boy? While he …
