Category: Defensive Midfielders

Growing up in a small village with his brothers Andres and Lars, Leander Dendoncker was known for being extremely shy. He rarely spoke but was passionate about football, a …

When Ethan Ampadu’s father, Patrick Kwame Ampadu, hung up his boots in 2006, he felt a lingering sense of unfinished business in the world of football. Eager to continue …

For passionate football fans, the name Manuel Locatelli instantly brings back memories of Euro 2020. But there’s much more to the story of this Italian football gem, the beloved …

If you visit Irvine, Scotland, and ask about the town’s football hero, you’ll often hear the name Billy Gilmour. Billy is the son of William Gilmour, a dedicated Royal …

Yves Bissouma’s story is one of resilience and determination, showcasing how football can transform a life of poverty into one of success. Growing up in the district of Yopougon …

Wilfred Ndidi’s journey is one that often flies under the radar for many football fans, especially those interested in the history of defensive midfielders. Born to a military officer, …

Football fans have every reason to be proud of Tomas Soucek, an energetic midfielder known for his relentless fighting spirit. Those who knew him back home can attest to …

There are footballers out there with incredible hidden talents—players like Boubakary Soumare, who is a sleeping giant. He’s a footballer with rare skills, but at the time of writing, …

Footballers often dream of grand achievements, but for Harry Winks, his dream was simpler yet profound: to play for the England national team. Born to Anita and Gary, and …

Exactly 100 days before the FIFA World Cup kicked off in the USA in 1994, Torben Norgaard welcomed a son destined to become a prominent figure in Danish football. …