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Match Report: Manchester United U21’s 0-1 Fulham – Ayden Heaven Makes Debut In Tough Game

ByDylanMcBennett February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

Manchester United hosted a really tough opponent tonight in the shape of Fulham’s U21’s at Leigh Sports Village, and it was a chance to give a run out to some of the U18’s looking to gain some more senior experience. Among the starting eleven was United’s January signing Ayden Heaven, who oozed composure throughout his…

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Manchester United, Youth, Trust & Carrington

ByDylanMcBennett February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Manchester United have decided against signing another forward after the departures of Marcus Rashford and Antony in the final days of the Premier League’s transfer window, citing the decision to not want to delve into the world of panic buys again, which has been a staple of the Glazer ownership over the last ten years….

Abdulrahman Sufyani: The Saudi Wonderkid on Chelsea & Liverpool’s Radar

BySaudiTalents January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

At just 16, Abdulrahman Sufyani has already shattered goal-scoring records, tormented defenders, and caught the eye of two European giants: Chelsea and Liverpool. It’s no wonder he’s being called Saudi Arabia’s next big footballing export. In modern football, the scramble for emerging talent is more competitive than ever, and Abdulrahman Sufyani is the latest name…

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Ranking the Top 30 Current Manchester United Academy Prospects

ByCallum Foy January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Manchester United have had an academy graduate in the matchday squad for every game since October 1937. While the record may be lost soon, the importance of the youth team to the club will never be forgotten. In recent years, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have cemented themselves as regulars in the starting 11 after…

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Sunderland’s Resurgence: How Regis Le Bris Is Rebuilding the Black Cats

ByHarleyJuden January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Since Regis Le Bris arrived at Sunderland in the summer of 2024, the Championship clubs project has been remarkable with the Frenchman’s incorporation of young and exciting talents. These include players such as Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg, Romaine Mundle, Tom Watson, Eliezer Mayenda, and the recent statement signing of Enzo Le Fee. The latest signing…

Fiete Arp: The Rise and Fall of Germany’s Once-Promising Wonderkid

ByPaddy Keogh January 11, 2025January 17, 2025

In the summer of 2017, there was a buzz around German football; a young striker named Fiete Arp had emerged at Hamburg SV (HSV) with remarkable promise. At just 17 years old, he became the first player born in the 21st century to score in the Bundesliga, a feat that thrust him into the national…

Why Amad Diallo’s Best Position Is RWB

ByHarleyJuden January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Here is why Amad Diallo’s best position could be at RWB rather than the right-sided attacking midfielder. Amorim’s arrival has kickstarted his career.

Andy Rojas and Joseth Peraza: Costa Rica’s Emerging Football Stars

ByPaddy Keogh January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Costa Rica is no stranger to producing footballing talent, but even the most passionate fans were pleasantly surprised to see two familiar names alongside the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Lamine Yamal, Jorrel Hato, and Archie Gray on the CIES Football Observatory’s list of teenagers with the most senior minutes worldwide. Among global football’s emerging stars,…

James Scanlon: Man United’s Gibraltarian Gem Ready to Shine

ByCallum Foy November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

When it comes to producing young talent, Manchester United’s academy remains one of the most prolific in England. Even as the club faces turbulent times, it has continued to nurture young players and offer them chances on the grand stage. With a remarkable history of academy graduates like Marcus Rashford, the focus on developing players…

Rooted in Pride, Driven by Passion: FC Romania

ByPaddy Keogh October 30, 2024October 31, 2024

In 2006, a small group of Romanian friends in London formed FC Romania with little more than a football and a shared dream. What started as a weekend hobby soon grew into something bigger—a beacon of pride for the Romanian community in the UK, a lifeline to their homeland, and an unexpected journey up the…