Category: Defensive Midfielders

Franck Kessie’s life story is one filled with passion, resilience, and a deep connection to his roots. His journey from a young boy in the Ivory Coast to becoming …

Since Axel Witsel’s departure from the Belgian national team, football fans across the country clamored for a new defensive midfielder. Romeo Lavia answered that call. While many recognize him …

In early 1999, Barrow-in-Furness, a quaint port town in Cumbria, England, welcomed Georgia Stanway, who would go on to become a prominent figure in women’s football. Her parents, Paul …

While Kalvin Phillips is famously known as “Yorkshire Pirlo” or a crucial “lynchpin” (a nickname even endorsed by Andrea Pirlo himself), there’s much more to him than just his …

Early on, the dependable defensive midfielder was considered very short for his age, which led to his exclusion from team selections while playing football on the streets of Geneva. …

This article delves into the history of Joao Palhinha, the son of Zana Susana and Mr. Palhinha Sr. As the eldest son, Joao’s childhood is filled with cherished memories …

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 …

Call him a stalwart in midfield, but to us, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg represents the evolution of the modern defensive midfielder. The Danish footballer, married to Josephine Siw Nielsen, has traversed …

In this article, we dive into the full life story of Edson Alvarez. As a child, he started out working in his family’s business, making football kits for local …

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 …