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Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, and the 10 most legendary teenage sensations in LaLiga history

25Nov

By Javier MartinezNo Comments

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Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, and the 10 most legendary teenage sensations in LaLiga history

LaLiga has been a breeding ground for some of the most talented footballers in history. However, some of these stars burst onto the scene as teenagers and made an instant impact from the very beginning. If making a professional debut is already an exciting, but also nerve-racking experience, imagine being a teenager and having the weight of fans' expectations on your back. Regardless of the pressure, who are some of the best teenage sensations to play in LaLiga? Before beginning, let's make clear that the ranking below is based on their performances and impact as teenagers, not their overall careers. With all that said, let's take a look at the 10 legendary teenage sensations who managed the expectations and went on to become some of the best players in LaLiga's history. Joseba Etxe...

11Aug

By Javier MartinezNo Comments

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Real Madrid’s Best XI Since 2000

Real Madrid, regarded as the most successful football club in history, has had the privilege of seeing numerous legendary players wear its iconic white kit. Over the past two decades, the club has enjoyed a golden era, winning multiple La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles. With so many great players contributing to the club's success, it leads to an interesting question: Who are the best eleven players to have represented Real Madrid since the 2000/2001 season? Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois If no one has ever dared to say it, then I'll be the first to do so: Thibaut Courtois is not only better but he's also surpassed Iker Casillas as Real Madrid’s greatest-ever keeper. Along with being a more complete keeper than Casillas (excelling in aerial play, ball distribution, and reflexes),...

Ranking the 10 best Spanish footballers since 2000

11Nov

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

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Ranking the 10 best Spanish footballers since 2000

The Spanish national team was the most dominant side in world football from 2008 to 2012. In that time span, they won the European Championship twice and the World Cup once, proving just about impossible to beat behind a Tiki-Taka style of play that was perfected by Pep Guardiola in Barcelona. It is, therefore, unsurprising that when looking back at the best Spanish footballers of the century thus far, many of those players were key cogs in the Blaugrana wheel. Of course, when Spanish footballers are discussed, you had best believe there are plenty of rival Real Madrid players represented. These two historic clubs will unsurprisingly dominate the list of the 10 best Spanish footballers since the year 2000, but if you look closely, you'll find two players who were superstars without spen...

Ranking the 10 best transfers in Real Madrid history

10Nov

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

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Ranking the 10 best transfers in Real Madrid history

Nobody makes blockbuster signings quite like Real Madrid. From David Beckham and Zinédine Zidane to Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, Los Blancos have made some of world football's most iconic transfer splashes over the decades, using these superstar signings to mark different eras of the club. But while the Galácticos are known for the glitz and glamor, the most impressive thing about Real Madrid is how sustainably the club has been run over the last decade after president Florentino Pérez learned from his mistakes in his first run. Real Madrid have become a club capable of making huge signings like Jude Bellingham, but they are also able to unearth gems outside of the top five leagues or invest in top talents for less than 10 million euros. All the while, they generate plenty of reve...

Ranking the 10 best center backs in Real Madrid history

1Mar

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

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Ranking the 10 best center backs in Real Madrid history

Although Real Madrid is a club famous for its attacking superstars and dominance on the offensive side of the ball, they've also boasted some strong defensive spines over their many decades of excellence as an organization. So let's take some time to recognize the great center backs who have plied their trade for the Merengue club over the years, ranking the top 10 central defenders in the history of Real Madrid. 10. Iván Helguera Capable of shining as a defensive midfielder or center back, Iván Helguera was a talented footballer who could pick out difficult passes and lead the line. An intelligent defender, Helguera is one of the most underappreciated players in Real Madrid history, and you wonder if he would be cherished by more fanbases around the world for his unique skill set ...