Category: Defenders
While it might be easy for some football fans to overlook an intelligent player like Davide Zappacosta, his story is far from ordinary. Remember his days at Chelsea, where …
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 …
Josko Gvardiol’s story is one of humble beginnings. As the son of a fisherman, he was poised to follow in his father’s footsteps in the fish business if soccer …
John Stones, one of Barnsley’s esteemed football talents, was born to Janet and Peter Stones and raised in Thurlstone. He attended Penistone Grammar School, where he earned the nickname …
The story of Alfie Gilchrist revolves around a young boy who, during his Chelsea Academy days, had the unique opportunity to bond and work closely with Chelsea legend John …
Mayra Reyna and Jesus Hincapie celebrated the arrival of their son Piero at the start of the 2002 FIFA World Cup year, little knowing that 20 years later, he …
In football, it’s rare to see veteran central defenders from South Korea, like Kim Min-jae, make such an impact in Europe so quickly. This article explores the story of …
The Italian defender, Alessandro Bastoni, was born as the second son into a close-knit family of five, all passionate supporters of Inter Milan. His father, Nicola Bastoni, had once …
Perr Schuurs, often compared to Virgil van Dijk due to his technical qualities and defensive prowess, has earned the nickname “The New Virgil van Dijk.” While some fans may …
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 …