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Ranking the 10 best attacking midfielders in men’s football right now in 2023

30Jun

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Ranking the 10 best attacking midfielders in men’s football right now in 2023

Although the modern game has seemingly phased out the No. 10, there are still plenty of footballers finding ways to make an impact in the attacking midfield, either playing there in a scheme with two flexible attacking mids or moving up into that area of the pitch from a 4-3-3. And even still, there are a few 10's getting to play in that traditional CAM role regularly, such as Bruno Fernandes, or in certain systems based on opponent, such as Paulo Dybala. So in honor of this wonderful position and the creators who inspire us to try out some killer through passes on our local community pitch, let's rank the best attacking midfielders in world football right now. We'll leave out players who primarily play as an 8 or on the wing and stick to only players who have frequently earned mi...

Ranking the 10 best forwards in men’s football right now in 2023

29Jun

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Ranking the 10 best forwards in men’s football right now in 2023

No players are more coveted in world football than the forwards who score the goals, take the defense on, and create the chances that win matches. Every elite club needs an elite forward - and really two - in order to compete at the highest level and truly be an elite team at the Champions League level. So let's take a look at the 10 best forwards in the game, focusing on strikers and wingers whose primary job is to score the goals and create the assists that win their teams' matches. Many of these players are strikers and inverted wingers, because those are the positions that make the biggest difference on the score line in the modern game. 10. Christopher Nkunku Christopher Nkunku will head to Chelsea for the 2023/24 season after being the best Bundesliga player over the last three ...

3 problems with Manchester United signing Mason Mount

29Jun

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3 problems with Manchester United signing Mason Mount

Manchester United have secured their first major signing of the summer 2023 transfer window. After aggressively pursuing Chelsea star midfielder Mason Mount for weeks, they finally agreed to terms with the Blues, who were stretching out the negotiations for just a little bit more money. Ultimately, the Red Devils will spend 55 million pounds plus an additional 5 million pounds in add-ons to sign Mount, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein. Mount is one of the bigger names in the Premier League and was crucial in Chelsea winning the 2020/21 Champions League. However, there are some valid concerns Manchester United fans should have about the cost of this deal and the way Mount fits the squad. Let's take a closer look at three of those concerns. These problems are not highlight...

29Jun

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Why the Declan Rice transfer fee is worth it for Arsenal

Arsenal have turned heads by making one of the most expensive signings of the summer 2023 transfer window, spending 105 million pounds in an up-front fee and add-ons in order to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United. Such a hefty fee for a midfielder is bound to draw criticism, and it necessitates taking a closer look at the reasoning behind Arsenal making such a transfer. As we saw with their success last season in pushing Manchester City for the Premier League title, this squad was not built haphazardly, nor have Mikel Arteta and Maurice Edu made unnecessary gambles on the transfer market. So let's explain why the 100 million pound up-front transfer fee for Declan Rice is a worthy investment by Arsenal as they look to return to the summit of European football in 2023 and beyond. A...

The best Arsenal Women players right now in 2023

26Jun

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The best Arsenal Women players right now in 2023

Arsenal Women are one of the most storied teams in football. The 2018/19 FA WSL champions were once the most dominant team in English football, and while they only finished third in the league in 2022/23, they were on the doorstep of the Champions League Final. Had several key players not suffered severe injuries, who knows what they could have accomplished? The Gunners boast some of the world's most elite talents and have top players at every level of the team - from defense to attack. And like any great team, they have just the right mix of experienced players and up-and-coming talents. So let's take a look at the best Arsenal Women players currently in 2023. ST Vivianne Miedema Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema is a record-breaking goal-scorer and one of the best players of h...

Ranking the 10 best Serie A goalkeepers right now in 2023

26Jun

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Ranking the 10 best Serie A goalkeepers right now in 2023

From Dida to Gianluigi Buffon, Serie A has given the world some of the finest goalkeepers of the modern era. And one of the most acclaimed goalkeepers in Europe today, Gianluigi Donnarumma, has his roots in the Italian top flight as a prodigy and young leader for Milan. Who are the best Serie A goalkeepers currently? Let's take a look at 10 players who have distinguished themselves in recent seasons and rank them from fifth to first. Let's see if any of the names surprise you! All stats are courtesy of FBRef.com, which is the best site for readily-available goalkeeper data. 10. Juan Musso, Atalanta Formerly of Udinese, Juan Musso has continued as one of the league's better goalkeepers since joining Atalanta, one of the top clubs in Serie A. Musso is in the prime of his car...

Ranking the 10 best women’s footballers in the world right now in 2023

25Jun

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Ranking the 10 best women’s footballers in the world right now in 2023

Who are the best women's footballers in the world right now? With so much quality in Europe's top five leagues, Liga MX, Australia, and, of course, the ultra-competitive NWSL, it seems like it is an impossible task to narrow the list down to 10. And then, it seems even more futile to try and sort those exclusive 10, elite of the elite footballers into a ranking. However, we aim to do our best and help you learn more about the most dominant footballers on the planet. So here are the 10 best women's footballers in the world right now, updated before the 2023 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. 10. Bunny Shaw Khadija "Bunny" Shaw was one of the breakout stars of the 2019 World Cup. Just a couple of years later, Shaw would score 22 goals with 7 assists for D1 Arkema's third-placed tea...

Ranking the 11 best teams at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

22Jun

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Ranking the 11 best teams at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup will take place in New Zealand and Australia, the first time we will have two host nations for this wonderful event. From July 20 until the Final on August 20, football fans across the world will be treated to a spectacle that has never disappointed in the past. In 2019, the USWNT reigned supreme again for the fourth time, defeating the Netherlands rather convincingly in the Final. Will they three-peat as winners in 2023? Or will another great team rise above them to capture the coveted trophy? Before the tournament begins next month, let's rank the top 10 most likely teams to win the 2023 Women's World Cup. 11. Canada Canada have a TON of experience, and nobody should be sleeping on them as World Cup title contenders. And when it comes to experience, nob...

The 10 best USWNT players you need to know for the 2023 World Cup

16Jun

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The 10 best USWNT players you need to know for the 2023 World Cup

The reigning World Cup champions, the USWNT have won the world's most prestigious footballing competition four times, which is the most of any country. With the world's most competitive league from top to bottom and the collegiate circuit, the United States is able to produce world-class athletes and technicians at all positions. So once again, they will be among the favorites to win it all at the 2023 World Cup, and many expect the Stars and Stripes to repeat as champions. Even making the final squad of the USWNT is quite the challenge, given all the American talent in women's football. Tough decisions will have to be made, but before the squad is finalized, let's take a look at the 10 very best players we could see suiting up for the United States at the upcoming World Cup in Austr...

10 possible summer 2023 transfer targets for Lazio

12Jun

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10 possible summer 2023 transfer targets for Lazio

Lazio surprised many by finishing second in Serie A, outlasting rivals Roma, both Milan clubs, and the penalized Juventus to end as the best team in the league after clear champions Napoli. Although the Biancocelesti had a couple of rough patches, they deserved their status in second. They played lovely football, keeping possession and defending the best they ever have in recent seasons. Once they bought into Maurizio Sarri's style, they flourished, and had Ciro Immobile been healthy, perhaps Lazio would have been even better. With a strong summer, Lazio can make some noise in the Champions League and finish top four again in 2023/24, even considering how competitive Serie A is now. So here are five possible transfer targets for Lazio in the summer 2023 transfer window. Boca Ju...