Category: Right-Backs

Ki-Jana Hoever, whose name pays tribute to US sports personality Ki-Jana Carter, was born to Marianne and Ivan Hoever. While “Ki-Jana” is commonly used as a nickname rather than …

As a kid, all Lucas Vázquez did was play football. The dining room at his uncle’s restaurant? That was their La Liga stadium. Lucas and his brother went head-to-head, …

When Dani was an infant, his parents would swaddle him close to themselves and head out to the prestigious Santiago Bernabeu. While there, his dad would lift him onto …

Growing up as the son of a bricklayer, Davide Calabria experienced firsthand the value of hard work and perseverance. His journey is a captivating story of how a boy …

In England, football families with a legacy spanning three or more generations are considered a national treasure. Archie Gray, a shining star in one such family, carries forward a …

At first glance, Vladimir Coufal strikes you as a modest and unassuming guy. Football is fortunate to have him—a humble talent from the Moravian-Silesian village of Ludgerovice in the …

In football, not every player gets the recognition they deserve, and Ashley Young is a perfect example. Known by his nicknames “Peahead” or “Youngy,” he’s someone who has quietly …

Kevin Mbabu was affectionately nicknamed “RastaRocket” for his trademark dreadlocks and blistering speed, and he has made a name for himself in football with his remarkable pace and skill. …

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 …