Charting the Rise of Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda: Pathways, Triumphs, and the Next African…When the world watches football on the biggest stages, it often overlooks the stories of players who had to carve their own paths through…Feb 28Feb 28
Scouting Paxten Aaronson: The Next Big Product of Philadelphia’s “Union Brothers”On August 19, 2020, the Philadelphia Union announced 16-year-old Paxten Aaronson as a homegrown signing from the academy, agreeing to a…Jul 9, 2021Jul 9, 2021
Academies in West Africa: Examining Talent Production at Football CentersWhen looking at the top academies across Africa today, it is clear that West Africa is a concentrated region with outstanding football…Jul 6, 2021Jul 6, 2021
Scouting Malachi Boateng: Hope in the Academy for Palace’s RebuildWhile Crystal Palace have at times been devoted to adding veteran and experienced players to the first team squad, their success in the…Jul 5, 2021Jul 5, 2021
Analyzing the Energetic Ridle Baku: Why Germany will be missing his versatility in EURO 2020Following Germany’s frustrating 1–0 defeat to France in their opening match of the Euros, many across the football world spoke about the…Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
Using Python and Transfermarkt Scraping to Identify GBE Points-Eligible PlayersIn January, a new criteria system that defined player eligibility for a governing body endorsement (GBE) explained that players under 18…Jun 17, 2021Jun 17, 2021
Scouting Brian Oddei: A Young Star Rising up the Ranks at SassuoloGhanaian-born Brian Oddei moved to Italy when he was 11. In 2015, he joined the Sassuolo academy which has developed Serie A talents such…Jun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021
Scouting Kamal Sowah: A Hidden Gem Ready for a Leicester City BreakthroughWhen players go on loan, it is often questioned how the move can help their development and whether the parent club performed its due…Jun 7, 2021Jun 7, 2021
Scouting Mohammed Kudus: The Pearl of Right to Dream and the Future of Ghanaian FootballEveryone has the right to dream.May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
