Intro

Someone with a Manchester United flair (u/twersx; credit where it’s due :P) asked if Eintracht Frankfurt were a big club in Germany in the Frankfurt - Leverkusen match thread. I attempted to give a lengthy response to that. I was quite happy with the result and the fact that a Manchester United fan asked that question gave me the impression that in this sub full of people from all over the world, who are fans of clubs from all over the world, some folks might be interested in reading this response, especially after Frankfurt’s performances on an international level in recent years.
However, having read some amazing OC-posts on this sub, I did not think I had put enough effort into this response to make it it’s own post. Instead, I posted it to the daily discussion thread with an explanation. u/hell_no0 encouraged me to revise it and make it an OC-post, so I thought ‘screw it’ and decided to go for it. In this post, I’ll walk you through the history of Eintracht Frankfurt, sometimes in greater and sometimes in smaller detail. I wanna preface this by saying that I will have to leave some important bits out or cut some of it short. This club’s history is ridiculously rich in stories and I can’t even hope to come close to telling it all. Nonetheless, this will be a long post and I hope I manage to keep your interest high. I hope you enjoy my first attempt at a higher effort post and I hope my efforts justify becoming their own OC-post. Thanks.
A brief history of Eintracht Frankfurt
I’ll try to be concise. Eintracht Frankfurt was founded in 1899. Or rather, the two clubs that would become Eintracht Frankfurt were founded in 1899. These clubs were Frankfurter Fussball-Club Viktoria von 1899 and Frankfurter Fußball-Club Kickers von 1899. On 13th May 1911 both clubs merged to become Frankfurter Fussballverein (Kickers-Viktoria) von 1899, or in short Frankfurter FV. I’ll skip the actually pretty interesting beginnings of FFV, in order to get to the point where we actually had a club named Eintracht Frankfurt. In 1920, Frankfurter FV merged with the gymnastics and athletics club Turn- und Sportgemeinde Eintracht Frankfurt von 1861. That was the first time the football club came in contact with the name “Eintracht”, the German word for unity or concord (quick side note from the author: as a former Latin student, I feel the need to point out that the latin word for unity/Eintracht is concordia. And I don’t know about the rest of the world, but you will find plenty of sports clubs with “Concordia” in their name in Germany). However, in 1927, the German gymnastics association pressured the club during the “reinliche Scheidung”, where football was separated from other sports in Germany (I won’t go into that any further to move on to the more recent history), the club gave in and dissolved, becoming Turngemeinde Eintracht Frankfurt von 1861 and Sportgemeinde Eintracht Frankfurt (F.F.V.) von 1899. However, just a year later, they merged again, becoming Eintracht Frankfurt e.V., which the club remains to this day. So Eintracht Frankfurt isn’t just a football club. There’s a field hockey team, a gymnastics department, a basketball department (though the good basketball club from Frankfurt are the Frankfurt Skyliners), a fencing department, and many more. I used to do gymnastics there when I was younger. The football department is just one of many in the club.
Okay, moving on. I’ll deal with the 3rd Reich quickly, but then move past the Nazis, because honestly, in terms of football, the interesting stuff happens after the war and I still plan to answer the question whether or not it’s a big club with this post!
Before 1933, Eintracht was known to be a worldly, open-minded club. Many club officials, athletes and sponsors were Jewish and contributed to the club’s success significantly. However, after the Nazis came to power in 1933, the club cooperated without resistance. By the way, the history of Jews in Frankfurt (and big German cities) is, while sad and dark, also very interesting and I encourage everyone to read up on it if you’re even a bit interested. It’s worth it, trust me! I’ll now try to refrain from getting off topic too much.
In the 3rd Reich, there were 16 so called “Gauligen” (Gau-divisions) forming the footballing world in Germany. Eintracht Frankfurt played in Gauliga Südwest (south-west), but were largely unsuccessful. The only notable thing happening during the Nazi regime was in the season 1944/45, when Eintracht Frankfurt and FSV Frankfurt (the other big club in Frankfurt that has sadly fallen pretty far in recent years) temporarily merged, forming Kriegssportgemeinschaft Frankfurt due to a lack of players...for reasons.
After the war, the club reformed and became SG Eintracht. They won the Hessenpokal in 1946. Due to the professionalisation of football in Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt installed a contract-player department in 1948.
In 1954, Alfred Pfaff won the World Cup in Switzerland with Germany.
In 1959, Frankfurt became German champions for the first and to date only time in the club’s history. Satisfyingly enough against local rival Kickers Offenbach in the Championship finale in Berlin after a 5-3 win. A year later, in 1960, Eintracht Frankfurt were the first German team to reach the European Cup final. The game was held in Glasgow. Its attendance of 127,000 is to this day the biggest attendance for a European cup final. Frankfurt lost 7-3 to Real Madrid. An 18-year old Alex Ferguson attended that game and rumour has it that this game was what made him decide to dedicate his life to football. I have no proof for that, but we do know that he was there and that the game made one hell of an impression on him. I just thought I should mention that, as a fun-fact.
In 1963, Eintracht Frankfurt became one of the 16 founding members of the Bundesliga.
For those who are interested: these founding members were
• Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1860 Munich
• Werder Bremen
• Hamburger SV
• MSV Duisburg
• 1. FC Saarbrücken
• 1. FC Köln
• Borussia Dortmund
• FC Schalke 04
• 1. FC Nürnberg
• Preußen Münster
• 1. FC Kaiserslautern
• Hertha BSC
• Karlsruher SC
• VfB Stuttgart
• Eintracht Braunschweig
At the end of the season 1963/64, Köln were crowned champions, Münster and Saarbrücken were relegated and Eintracht Frankfurt finished third. They also were runner-ups to 1860 Munich in the cup after a 0-2 loss in the final.
In 1966, Frankfurt sent two players (Jürgen Grabowski and Friedel Lutz) to the World Cup with the German national team. In 1970, Jürgen Grabowski went to the World Cup with Germany again, and in 1974, Frankfurt-players Grabowski and Bernd Hölzenbein were part of the Germany squad that won the World Cup. That time was also very successful for Eintracht Frankfurt as a club. They won the DFB-Cup back to back in 1974 and 1975. In 1976, Eintracht reached the semi-final of the European Cup Winner’s Cup, but were beat by West Ham. Between 20th November 1976 and August 1977, Eintracht Frankfurt managed to remain unbeaten for 21 consecutive games.
In 1980, Eintracht won the UEFA-Cup with head coach Friedel Rausch. Having lost 2-3 away at Mönchengladbach in the first leg of the final, one goal by Fred Schaub in the second leg in Frankfurt was enough to claim the win, thanks to the away goal rule.
Eintracht won the DFB-Cup for the third and fourth time in 1981 (against Kaiserslautern) and in 1988 (against Bochum).
However, in the league, Frankfurt increasingly got stuck in the midfield and even had close calls with relegation in 1984 and 1989, only staying up after winning the relegation playoffs.
In the relegation playoffs in 1989, Eintracht faced Saarbrücken. In the Saarbrücken-team was a player whom Eintracht would sign one year later, and who would become one of the best players in the club’s history. That player was a bloke called Anthony Yeboah. After Frankfurt narrowly escaped relegation with head coach Jörg Berger, they caught themselves and finished 3rd in 1989/90. This year also marked the first time a Frankfurt-player (Jørn Andersen) became top-scorer in the Bundesliga. Andersen was also the first foreigner to achieve that.
In 1990, Germany won the World Cup again - with Frankfurt player Uwe Bein. In the following years Frankfurt played the legendary “football 2000” with players like Maurizio Gaudino, Andreas Möller, Jay-Jay Okocha and Anthony Yeboah. Yeboah was Bundesliga top-scorer in 1993 and 1994. During that time, Frankfurt never finished outside the top 5 in Bundesliga, but were largely unsuccessful on an international level.
In 1992, Frankfurt narrowly missed out on winning the Bundesliga, after losing to already relegated Hansa Rostock on the last matchday.
In 1994/95, coach Jupp Heynckes clashed with the team and particularly with the key-players Gaudino, Yeboah and Okocha. The three key-players were suspended. Despite Heynckes being replaced with club legend Charly Körbel (who to this day holds the record of most games played in Bundesliga; 602, all for Eintracht), Okocha and Yeboah left the club. Gaudino received a “pardon” and was reintegrated into the team. The club was not able to adequately replace Okocha and Yeboah and despite replacing Körbel with Dragoslav Stepanovic, the club was relegated for the first time in 1996. To this day, Jupp Heynckes, whom we all can agree on is an incredible manager, is very much disliked by Frankfurt fans. He and Lothar Matthäus, who ended Jürgen Grabowski’s career with a bad foul, are the definition of a persona-non-grata (or “Drecksack”, in the hessian dialect) in Frankfurt.
Funny piece of trivia: despite being relegated with Eintracht Frankfurt in 1996, goalkeeper Andreas Köpke was the main goalkeeper of the Germany squad that won the European Championship in 1996. He also became World’s best goalkeeper in 1996 (or goalkeeper of the year? You know, what Neuer won this year), meaning he managed to win this title despite getting relegated in the same year.
Eintracht were promoted back to Bundesliga in 1997/98. The following season, Frankfurt struggled a lot. After sacking promotion-coach Horst Ehrmantraut, assistant manager Bernhard Lippert took over until the appointment of Reinhold Fanz, who was sacked in the same season and replaced by Jörg Berger. Jörg Berger managed to keep the club in Bundesliga with a last minute goal by Jan Age Fjortoft on the last matchday.
The club was relegated again in 2001, and achieved promotion back to Bundesliga in 2003, again last minute on the last matchday with a 6-3 win over Reutlingen.
Frankfurt failed to prevent relegation in 2003/04. In 2004, Friedhelm Funkel was appointed as head coach for the upcoming season in second division. After finishing 5th at the halfway point of the season before the winterbreak, Frankfurt signed a young bloke called Alex Meier, whom both St. Pauli and HSV had deemed to be too bad to play on a professional level, on loan, following a recommendation from assistant manager Armin Reutershahn. Reutershahn was Meier’s former mentor at HSV. Alex Meier was an instant success, even though the fans didn’t really warm up to him. The loan was made permanent after the club managed to achieve promotion. The Funkel-era would see Eintracht as a backmarker-team in Bundesliga. Highlights of Funkel’s time in Frankfurt were * the DFB-Cup-run in 2005/06, in which Eintracht made the final (lost to Bayern). * At that time, the runner-up in the DFB-cup qualified for the UEFA-Cup, if the winner was already qualified (nowadays, that spot goes to the 7th in the Bundesliga table instead of to the runner-up to the cup). Since Bayern were already qualified for the Championsleague, Eintracht were qualified for the UEFA-Cup for the 2006/07-season. Frankfurt were eliminated in the group stage. * Finishing 9th in Bundesliga in 2007/08.
The Funkel-era ended in 2009, despite finishing 13th, which was the second best finish since 1995.
In the summer of 2009, Michael Skibbe was appointed as new head coach. After finishing 10th in 2009/10, Eintracht finished the first half of the season 2010/11 in 7th. However, the second half of the season was dismal. The team failed to score a single goal in the first eight games after the winter break. Skibbe was replaced with Christoph Daum, but he couldn’t prevent relegation either.
Frankfurt sold the majority of their players to get financial relief. Alex Meier, despite the interest of other clubs, decided to stay. Only then, after over five years, did the fans truly warm up to him. In appreciation of his loyalty, the fans began to appreciate his clinical finishing and started calling him “Fußballgott” (football-god).
For the season 2011/12, Eintracht had to completely rebuild the team. Bruno Hübner was appointed as director of sports. Armin Veh was appointed as head coach. The club permanently promoted youth-players Sebastian Jung and Sebastian Rode to the first team and built the team with and around them. Eintracht finished as runner-ups behind Fürth and therefore gained instant re-promotion. Alex Meier finished as joint top-scorer with Fürth’s Olivier Occean and Paderborn’s Nick Proschwitz, having scored 17 goals in that season.
After being promoted back to Bundesliga, Frankfurt signed plenty of benchers from other teams or players from Bundesliga 2, namely Kevin Trapp from Kaiserslautern, Bastian Oczipka and Constant Djakpa from Bayer Leverkusen, Martin Lanig from Hoffenheim, Stefano Celozzi from Stuttgart, Takashi Inui from Bochum and Olivier Occéan from Fürth. During the winter break, Eintracht also re-signed centre back Marco Russ, who had been sold after relegation to generate money, as well as striker Srdjan Lakic. Eintracht spent the entire season in the top 6, finished 6th and therefore qualified for Europa league playoffs on the last matchday. Alex Meier scored 12 goals that season. In November 2012, Sebastian Jung became the first Frankfurt player since Horst Heldt to be called up into the German national team for a set of friendlies. He didn’t get to play, though. He made his debut for Germany the following year, after he had left Eintracht for Wolfsburg.
The Europa league campaign in the 2013/14 season began fairly successfully and saw frankfurt win their group, consisting of Bordeaux, Nikosia and Maccabi Tel Aviv (I just wanna point out that the Maccabi fans were absolutely awesome, one of the highlights of that year). However, Frankfurt were eliminated in the first round of the knock-out-stage on away goals, after a 2-2 draw in Porto and a 3-3 draw in Frankfurt. In early 2014, Armin Veh announced that he’d leave the club to find a new challenge after the end of the season. Eintracht finished 13th that season.
Thomas Schaaf was appointed as new manager for 2014/15. The club finished 9th at the end of the season and Alex Meier was Bundesliga top-scorer with 19 goals. At the end of the season, Thomas Schaaf expressed the wish to leave and his contract was terminated.
For the 2015/16-season, Armin Veh was brought back as head coach. However, the team struggled immensely and eventually, Veh was sacked. The club appointed Niko Kovac as new head coach. Kovac managed to stabilise the club and made the relegation playoffs, which were won against Nuremberg.
With the conclusion of the 2015/16-season, club boss Heribert Bruchhagen, who had been at the club since 2002, left Eintracht. His successor became Fredi Bobic. Around that time, Frankfurt also signed scout Ben Manga. What followed was a staggering time of development. The new policy of mostly loaning and signing young talented players like Varela, Vallejo, Jovic, Haller, Rebic, Marius Wolf, Djibril Sow and Daichi Kamada, and selling for more money paid off immensely. The transfer fees generated from selling Jovic and Haller alone exceeded €100m. Marius Wolf was signed for €500,000 and sold to Dortmund for €5m. A bargain for Dortmund at the time, but a huge win margin for us regardless. To put everything into perspective: the most expensive player Eintracht has ever signed was Martin Hinteregger at €12m.
Under Kovac’s and Bobic’s leadership, Eintracht reached the DFB-Cup final in 2017, but lost to Dortmund. Eintracht finished 11th in Bundesliga.
In 2018, Eintracht reached the DFB-Cup final again, but this time they won against Bayern, satisfyingly enough winning their first title in thirty years against the man who destroyed the club all those years ago: Jupp Heynckes. After winning the cup, Kovac left to coach Bayern Munich, and Adi Hütter was appointed as head coach. Alex Meier also left the club after 14 years, 336 games and 119 goals. Aside from winning the cup, one of the absolute highlights of the season was Alex Meier being subbed in against HSV after having been out injured all season, only to score with his first touch.
In 2018/19, Eintracht were eliminated by 4th division site SSV Ulm in the first round of the DFB-cup, but finished 7th in Bundesliga, won every game in the Europa League group stage and made the semi-final, where they lost to Chelsea on penalties. Because Bayern, who were Bundesliga champions and therefore qualified for the champions league, won the DFB-Cup, 7th was enough to gain qualification to the Europa league playoffs.
In 19/20, Eintracht reached the semi-final of the DFB-Cup, the round of 16 in Europa league and finished 9th in the league.
In conclusion, it’s safe to rate Eintracht as one of the big old German clubs. The club never really recovered from losing Okocha and Yeboah and the subsequent relegation in 1996. The following years of financial struggle and mismanagement thoroughly damaged the club. Only with the appointment of Hübner and Veh in 2011 did the club finally stabilise. Since the appointment of Kovac and the arrival of Manga and Bobic in 2016 the club has been in its “second golden age”. While the club might not be as successful as it was in the 70s and 80s, they’re currently playing the best football in decades. Kevin Trapp is constantly fighting with Bernd Leno for the spot as 3rd goalkeeper in the Germany squad and has played a few games there recently. Eintracht seems to be on a good way, making smart decisions and playing great football again. It is a huge club with over 90,000 members and a successful past. To recap, that’s one German championship, multiple finals in all competitions, five dfb-cups (the last one in 2018), and one UEFA-cup.
Fans
The original question that prompted this huge wall of text also asked about fans. This part will largely just be taken from the original reply I gave.
How much are they supported in Germany and how many fans do they have?
Frankfurt fans are extremely passionate. Attendance usually is very high, most games are almost sold out with just a couple of tickets left. The fans used to be known as troublemakers, but have much rather cultivated their image as passionate fans in recent years. Frankfurt fans will do anything for the club. Really anything. In Europa League, every game was sold out. Every single one. The stadium in Frankfurt holds 51,500 people in Bundesliga and DFB-Cup matches, for international fixtures, its 48,000. So yeah, the attendance against Flora Tallinn, Vaduz and Strasbourg was just as high as against Shakhtar, Inter, Benfica and Chelsea - it was always 48,000. In 2013, Eintracht Fans set a new Europa League record, when 12,000 away fans travelled to Bordeaux. The fans will also make amazing tifos for every Europa League home game, and a few special DFB-cup games and Bundesliga games. The club has fans all over the world and in Germany, but most importantly, the metropolitan region of Frankfurt really identifies with the club. Like...a lot. The players are superstars in Frankfurt - if they put in an effort (even if it’s unsuccessful, but if they try hard, the people here honour that). When the team won the DFB-Pokal in 2018, there were some 200,000 people out celebrating with them. That’s not an exaggeration, that number is true. I actually made it to the Römer together with 20,000 others, before authorities closed it off and diverting the masses to other squares with screens, in order to avoid people from getting crushed, and it was just insane!
The atmosphere in the stadium is unreal. This is not fan-me speaking, Eintracht fans are said to be among the best in the world. Every Bundesliga game is a goosebumps-moment, though some games are particularly special.
I recall the best atmosphere I was ever part of - it’s not that long ago: it was the second leg of the Europa league quali playoffs against Strasbourg last summer. The first leg did not end the way we would’ve liked, and so this game already became the most important game of the season - before the season really started. Then Rebic got a red card shortly before half time, and we were in for 45 minutes of the most intense atmosphere I had ever experienced: the fans hated Strasbourg (a crass contrast to Tallinn a few weeks earlier, who had received standing ovations from the Frankfurt fans, and who went to the home fans and thanked them for providing them with the experience of their lives, so to speak), the fans hated the ref and the fans demanded from the team - and the team delivered, resulting in the greatest 45 minute party I have ever seen.
Well, the atmosphere on the Römer in 2018 was also pretty damn amazing, but that was pure party and less amazing.
If you ever plan to attend a Bundesliga game, might I just recommend one in Frankfurt? It is worth it, trust me! Frankfurt fans are left-leaning and open-minded. Frankfurt is an incredibly international city and the club represents that. We have players from 17 different nations in the squad. Racism is a thing of the past at Eintracht Frankfurt. I can’t say that there aren’t idiots, there always are, but the club doesn’t tolerate it and nobody will be a racist twice in our stadium. We have a fantastic club-president in Peter Fischer, who lives this zero tolerance approach, and he is rather strict in enforcing it, even going as far as cancelling memberships of known AfD-members/sympathisers.
The support for Frankfurt in the state of Hesse in particular is huge. There are also fanclubs all over the world. For a long time, we seemed to have a big following in Japan, because of Naohiro Takahara, and later Takashi Inui, Makoto Hasebe and and now Daichi Kamada. We also seem to have quite the base in the United States. I know our club legend Oka Nikolov is now coaching in the MLS, I think for Philadelphia? But we had many fans over there before he went to the US! Many people support Frankfurt, except in Offenbach, but Offenbach never matters! Not in football, not in anything, so who cares..

Conclusion

In conclusion, this club, while not being a title winning machine, is a huge club with a massive base. It is one of the old, traditional clubs that have helped to make German football what it is today. Being a Frankfurt fan is always stressful. The year 2018 in the DFB-cup has shown that. They can beat Bayern, only to lose to Ulm a couple of weeks later. However, because Frankfurt are so good weird, winning is always a treat, and when it clicks, the football they play just feels very right. I couldn’t wish for a better club, and I’m glad I was born and raised in Frankfurt, where I ended up becoming an Eintracht-Fan.
That’s it, thanks for reading. For those interested, here’s a list of a few important and notable former Eintracht-players. Be warned - this list is not complete. I have left out some pretty big names, but we have had plenty of big names, so these are just some of our greats. And some of the great names that weren’t great for us but emerged from our youth. Hope you enjoy that list:
• Cha Bum-Kun
• Alfred Pfaff (world champion in 1954)
• Tony Yeboah
• Jay-Jay Okocha
• Maurizio Gaudino
• Uli Stein
• Andreas Köpke
• Jürgen Grabowski
• Bernd Hölzenbein
• Uwe Bein
• Bernd Nickel
• Bruno Pezzey
• Jürgen Klopp (second team, never made a first team appearance)
• Jens Keller
• Uwe Bindewald
• Oka Nikolov
• Karl-Heinz Körbel (still holds the record for most Bundesliga appearances at 602 - all for frankfurt).
• Horst Heldt
• Alexander Meier
• Marco Russ
• Alexander Schur
• Ioannis Amanatidis
• Theofanis Gekas
• Andreas Möller
• Emre Can (youth)
• Marko Marin (youth)
• Jermaine Jones (youth and senior)
• Bernd Schneider
• Lukas Hradecky
• Kevin-Prince Boateng
• Luka Jovic
• Sébastien Haller
• Ante Rebic
Thank you for reading! If you have any questions or criticism, please let me know in the comments :)

My run-down of the players whose future at Old Trafford is uncertain, unwanted or under discussion
By James Ducker, Northern Football Correspondent.
Tuesday January 12 2021 3:03pm
SERGIO ROMERO
Goalkeeper, 33 — contract expires at the end of the season with 12-month option to June 2022
The Argentina goalkeeper was omitted from United’s Premier League and Champions League squads this season following the return of Dean Henderson from his two-year loan spell with Sheffield United. Romero was furious at being denied at deadline day move to Everton in October and felt he was priced out of a move, with United demanding a package worth up to £10m for his services. Romero’s wife, Eliana Guercio, took to Instagram to demand “respect for once” from United and accused the club of not being “honest or professional or serious”. Romero, who has just returned to Manchester from an extended break in Argentina, remains eager to leave this month and is attracting some interest, although United are still thought to want a decent fee for the 33-year-old even though he is no longer in the picture.
United have an option to extend his contract by 12 months but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Romero will not be getting a new deal. There are plenty of players who have outstayed their welcome at Old Trafford in recent years but the way things have soured for Romero seems unfortunate given how professional and popular he has been since his free transfer from Sampdoria in 2015 and reliable when called upon.
MARCOS ROJO
Defender, 30 — out of contract at the end of the season with 12-month option to June 2022
As with his compatriot Romero, Solskjaer has said Rojo will not be offered a new deal and is free to go. There has been some interest in the left-back turned centre-half from Boca Juniors but Rojo is thought to be waiting to see what else comes along.
Rojo has made just five Premier League starts since United took the bizarre decision to award him a new three-year contract in March 2018. He last played for United’s first team in November 2019, 14 months ago.
TIMOTHY FOSU-MENSAH
Defender, 23 — out of contract this summer
United triggered an option in Fosu-Mensah’s contract last year to extend his deal until the end of this season. The right back is thought to have rejected the offer of a new deal earlier this season and is in talks to leave the club this month.
Bayer Leverkusen, third in the Bundesliga, are the favourites to sign Fosu-Mensah for around £1.5 million. Fosu-Mensah would be interested in a return to Ajax, from whom he joined United in 2014, but that seems unlikely to happen. The 23-year-old has made 30 appearances for United, only 12 of which were starts, and had loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham.
PHIL JONES
Defender, 28 — contract runs until June 2023 with option of another year
Few decisions have left United fans more bewildered during the post Sir Alex Ferguson era than the award of a new four-year in February 2019. The one-time England defender has made just eight Premier League starts since then amid another catalogue of injury problems and last appeared for United a year ago when he scored in a 6-1 FA Cup win over Tranmere.
Jones’s dire fitness record, coupled with his £120,000 a week wages, make him difficult to offload and it remains to be seen what happens to the centre-back in the summer as he bids to resurrect his career.
JESSE LINGARD
Midfielder, 28 — contract runs until June 2022 after United triggered one-year extension
The England midfielder made only his third appearance of the campaign, and first start since Sept. 22, in Saturday’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Watford. West Ham United have been linked with Lingard and there has been tentative interest from overseas although Solskjaer is unlikely to push the player out of the door this month given his belief that a big squad will be vital to United’s hopes of silverware this season. Chances are likely to remain limited for Lingard, though, and assuming he does not leave on loan this month, he will have a big decision to make over his future at the end of the season.
It has been a tough past year personally for the 28-year-old. His mum, Kirsty, has been unwell for some time, which has left Lingard having to care for his 15-year-old brother Jasper and 12-year-old sister, Daisy-Boo, in addition to helping to raise his two-year-old daughter, Hope. To compound matters, his grandfather, Ken, who effectively raised him growing up and with whom he is very close, has prostate cancer.
ODION IGHALO
Striker, 31 — loan expires on January 31
A shock loan signing from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua last February, Ighalo’s loan deal was extended last summer until the end of this month, when the Nigerian is due to return to his parent club.
The former Watford striker made a bright start with five goals in 11 games after being drafted in as emergency cover for the injured Marcus Rashford but he has not featured at all this season.
ANDREAS PEREIRA
Midfielder, 25 — on loan at Lazio until the end of the season
The Brazil midfielder joined Lazio on a season-long loan on October 2 after becoming surplus to requirements under Solskjaer. Pereira has made 15 appearances for Lazio but he has not got as much playing time and there have been reports in Italy he could seek to cut the loan short.
Contracted to Old Trafford until June 2023, United will seek a permanent buyer in the summer.
DIOGO DALOT
Right back, 21 — on loan at AC Milan until the end of the season
The Portugal defender — who former United manager Jose Mourinho once declared would be the club’s right back for the next 10 years — moved to AC Milan on a season-long loan in October after failing to convince Solskjaer as well as being hampered by a succession of injury problems.
Dalot, a £19m signing from Porto in 2018, has impressed when he has played for Milan and United could look to cash in this summer, especially with Solskjaer in the market for another right back to provide competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Dalot’s contract runs until June 2023.
TAHITH CHONG
Winger, 21 — contracted until June 2022 with option of another year
The Holland Under-21 winger signed a new contract with United a few months before he was due to become a free agent last March, then joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan five months later. United have since signed two more young wingers: Facundo Pellestri and Amad Diallo.
Chong has endured an up-and-down spell in Germany and was substituted after an hour of Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Bremen coach Florian Kohfeldt has told Chong that this decision-making offensively needs to improve and that he has to learn to use his speed more effectively.
DANIEL JAMES
Winger, 23 — contract runs until June 2024 with option of a further 12 months
The Wales winger has attracted widespread loan interest, including from Leeds United who almost signed the player six months before his move to Old Trafford, but Solskjaer is wary of letting him go amid the belief that James can be a useful squad asset as United chase silverware.
James enjoyed a bright start at United but has struggled to hold down a regular place and remains very raw.
BRANDON WILLIAMS
Full-back, 20 — contract runs until June 2024 with option of another year
Williams enjoyed a meteoric rise last season but he has been a peripheral figure since signing a new long-term contract in August. Southampton are eager to sign the England Under-21 defender on loan this month, and Newcastle are also interested, but the South Coast club’s initial approach last week was rebuffed by United.
A loan has not been ruled out but Solskjaer is wary about strengthening a rival at the same time as recognising that the 20-year-old could be a useful squad player for him to draw upon between now and May.
Edit: Formatting. Many thanks to u/MadaraTheUchiha for correcting

I decided to research who the youngest debutant was for each of the top 50-ranked FIFA teams in the world. My research may not be the best so if you see any errors feel free to point them out, I'lll fix them! If there’s any nation that isn’t on this list who you want to know who the youngest debutant is, just ask.

Belgium

Fernand Nisot, 1911 - 16y, 19d vs. France (14 caps)
Since Nisot made his debut such a long time ago, it’s hard for me to find much information about him. He did win a gold medal with Belgium for football at 1920 Olympic Games held in Antwerp. In terms of club football, he played for R. Léopold Club, now known as Léopold FC. According to Transfermarkt, he took a ‘career break’ from 1914 to 1919 so it is entirely possible he was involved in World War I. He appeared 14 times for Belgium and scored 10 goals for them.

France

Julien Verbrugghe, 1906 - 16y, 306d vs. England Amateurs (4 caps)
On Verbrugghe’s debut, France lost 15-0 to England. And this isn’t even France’s biggest defeat. That came in 1908 when they lost 17-1 to Denmark. Needless to say, France’s national team was on a much ower level than it was today. Verbrugghe played for AS Française and Red Star (the Paris one, not the Belgrade one). Verbrugghe was joined the 43rd Infantry Regiment of the French Army and was unfortunately killed at the Battle of the Somme on August 21, 1916. He was only 26 years old.

Brazil

Pelé, 1957 - 16y, 254d vs. Argentina (92 caps)
Hopefully we have all heard of Pelé and know of his massive reputation so I don’t think I need to go too in-depth. He made his debut for Brazil in a 2-1 loss vs. Argentina. He is Brazil’s leading goalscorer, and won 3 World Cups. He is the youngest player to play in a World Cup Final vs. Sweden in 1958, which he also scored in. In terms of club career, he only played for 2 clubs: Santos and New York Cosmos. He holds many, many more records that I don’t have the time to list here, but as we all know, he is pretty much considered the best ever.

England

Theo Walcott, 2006 - 17y, 75d vs. Hungary (47 caps)
The first player on this list that’s still playing competitive football. Walcott is still at the fresh young age of 31 and playing for Southampton, on loan from Everton. He spent most of his career at Arsenal, being an important player during his 12 years under Wenger. He started at the Swindon Town Academy where he was picked up by Southampton and then later sold to Arsenal in 2006, the same year as his international debut. However, he has not appeared for England since 2016, during a 2-2 draw here he was subbed on for an injured Lallana (of course). His best performance came when he scored a hat-trick against Croatia in 2008.

Portugal

José Gralha, 1921 - 16y, 276d vs. Spain (1 cap)
Again, it’s difficult for me to find much about this player. I do know that he played for Casa Pia at club level, and was a forward. That's about it.

Spain

Ángel Zubieta, 1936 - 17y, 283d vs. Czechoslovakia (2 caps)
Ángel Zubieta’s record-setting appearance for Spain was one of only 2 appearances he made for the Spanish national team. A year later, he declared for the Basque national team and was capped 34 times for them. His playing career was disrupted by the Spanish Civil War and there was a solid 2 years after he left Bilbao that he had no club to play for - only the Basque national team. The Basque national team went on a tour of Central and South America until FIFA declared that the Basque team could no longer play any more FIFA-affiliated national teams due to Spanish Civil War conflicts. So, all the Basque players formed a Mexican club called C.D. Euzkadi, which played in the Mexican Primera Fuerza league for one season. While the club eventually disbanded, since all the players on the club were professionals, the creation of the club led to the professionalization of football in Mexico (Mexico had previously only had amateur clubs). Zubieta joined Argentine side San Lorenzo in 1939, which he played for for 13 years. He eventually returned to Spain where he spent the last 4 years of his career at Deportivo La Coruña. Zubieta turned to management and managed sides in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico throughout the 60s and 70s. The story of C.D. Euzkadi is a really fascinating one and I kind of sped through it so I recommend you check it out.

Uruguay

Horacio Peralta, 1999 - 17y, 65d vs. Venezuela (7 caps)
Horacio Peralta is a true journeyman. After showing promise with Nacional, he was purchased by Inter Milan, a club he made zero appearances for before being sold to Cagliari. And thus, his journeyman career began, playing for clubs in Uruguay, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland. In total, he has played for 17 senior clubs across an 18-year career. On the international stage, Peralta has had 7 caps.

Argentina

Diego Maradona, 1977 - 16y, 108d vs. Hungary (90 caps)
Another player I think we all know about, especially with the recent tragic news. Diego Maradona made his debut as a sub on for Leopoldo Luque, who had scored 2 goals that match. He won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986 and won Argentina's Footballer of the Year in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1986. He started at Argentinos Jrs. before moving to Boca Jrs. on loan. He was purchased by Barcelona in 1982 where he spent two seasons before moving to Napoli. There he became a club icon, winning the league twice and the Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup as well. Unfortunately he was banned for a year in 1991 for cocaine use. After his ban he spent a year at Sevilla and another at Newell's before being banned again in 1994. In 1995 he joined Boca Juniors again where he spent the last 2 years of his career. He also had a managing career, taking charge of the Argeninta national team for 2 years as well as managing Al Wasl, Fujairah, Dorados, and Gimnasia.

Croatia

Alen Halilović, 2013 - 16y, 353d vs. Portugal (10 caps)
Alen Halilović, the wonderkid who struggled to live up to the hype, is Croatia’s youngest debutant. In 2014 he was one of the most exciting talents in the world, becoming Dinamo Zagreb’s youngest player as well as the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Prva HNL, the 2nd youngest player in the history of the Champions League, after Céléstine Babayaro (Since Rayan Cherki’s debut this year, Halilović is now the 3rd youngest.). The hype was real. He signed for Barcelona in 2014. He was eventually loaned out to Sporting Gijón, then sold to Hamburger SV, loaned out to Las Palmas, joined AC Milan on a free transfer, loaned out to Standard Liège and Heerenveen, and then in October 2020 had his Milan contract mutually terminated. He is now at Birmingham City (he signed 2 weeks ago) and still only 24 years old. He has made 10 appearances for the national team but is yet to score for them.

Colombia

Johnnier Montaño, 1999 - 16y, 167d vs. Uruguay (12 caps)
Starting his career at CD América, Johnnier Montaño had a very nomadic career. Quilmes in Argentina. Parma, Verona, and Piacenza in Italy. Santa Fe, Tolima, and Cortuluá in Colombia. Deportivo Quito in Ecuador. Sport Boys, Alizana Lima, USM Porres, Melgar, Cantolao, and Chavelines in Peru. Konyaspor in Turkey. He won the Peruvian League with Melgar and currently turns out for Chavelines. He represented Colombia at the 1999 Copa America. At the Copa America, he scored in a game vs. Argentina that saw Martín Palermo miss THREE penalties for Argentina in a game that Colombia won 3-0. Colombia was also awarded two penalties, and missed one of them as well.

Mexico

Armando Manzo, 1984 - 17y, 109d vs. Italy (38 caps)
Armando Manzo didn’t have the most auspicious of starts for the Mexico national team, as he watched his team concede 5 goals to Italy during a friendly, including a Paolo Rossi hat-trick. Nonetheless, Manzo was called up to play for his country at the 1986 World Cup, where Mexico made it to the quarterfinals before losing on penalties to West Germany. On club level, Manzo made 195 appearances for Mexican side Club América, and has also played for Mexican clubs Tampico Madero, Club Necaxa, Cobras de Ciudad Juárez, and CF Monterrey.

Italy

Rodolfo Gavinelli, 1911 - 16y, 98d vs. France (1 cap)
OR Renzo De Vecchi, 1911 - 16y, 113d vs. Hungary (45 caps)
This one is kind of up for debate. Not only is Gavinelli’s date of birth uncertain, but we don’t even know if that’s his actual name. Some sources list him as “Pietro Antonio”. What we do know about him is that he played for Piemonte (not the unlicensed Juventus team on FIFA, there was an actual team called this at one point) and Andrea Doria at club level, and that his life wasn’t particularly long.
If Gavinelli’s debut is too ambiguous for you, the next-youngest debutant for Italy is Renzo De Vecchi, who also debuted in 1911 at 16 years and 334 days old vs. Hungary. We know a lot more about De Vecchi - He played for Milan and Genoa, quickly became a legend among club fans, won the league 3 times with Genoa, appeared at 3 Olympic Games for Italy (1912, 1920, 1924), retired and became the manager Genoa, and then went into sports journalism, working for La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Denmark

Harald Nielsen, 1952 - 17y, 310d vs. Czechoslovakia (14 caps)
Scoring 15 goals in 14 appearances for Denmark, Harald Nielsen was clearly a prolific goal scorer on international level. He was part of the Danish team that won the silver medal at the 1960 Olympics. He also won the Danish footballer of the year in 1961, the first year the award was given out. At club level Neilsen started at Frederikshavn before moving to Bologna in 1961. He won the Serie A with them in 1963-64, and was Serie A's top goalscorer in the 1962-63 and 1963-64 seasons. After 157 games and 104 goals for Bologna, Nielsen had short spells with Inter, Napoli, and Sampdoria before retiring in 1970. After retirement he helped professionalize football in Denmark and is considered an icon for helping Danish football develop to where it is today.

Germany

Willy Baumgartner, 1908 - 17y, 102d vs. Switzerland (4 caps)
In a 5-3 loss to Switzerland, Willy Baumgartner became the youngest player to be capped for Germany. On club level, he played for BFC Germania and Düsseldorfer SV 04. Again, I can’t find much information on him since he played over 100 years ago.

Netherlands

Jan van Breda Kolff, 1911 - 17y, 65d vs. Belgium (11 caps)
Again, another one I can barely find anything about. He has been capped by Netherlands 11 times, scored once, and played for HVV Den Haag at club level.

Switzerland

Robert Fischer, 1915 - 15y, 30d vs. Italy (1 cap)
Not to be confused with the chess player Bobby Fischer. Can find even less out about this one. Don’t even know what club he played for. It is a very classic neutral Swiss thing to be playing football in the middle of World War I, though.

Chile

Humberto Elgueta, 1920 - 16y, 1d vs. Brazil (9 caps)
About 10 years after his international debut Humberto Elgueta was included in Chile’s 1930 World Cup squad (the first World Cup). He started in the teams’ first game, a 3-0 win against Mexico. However he did not appear in any of Chile’s other games at the tournament. He played for Gold Cross FC, Santiago Wanderers, and Naval de Talcahuano on club level.

Poland

Wlodzimierz Lubanski, 1963 - 16y, 187d vs. Norway (75 caps)
On Wlodzimierz Lubanski’s debut for Poland, he actually got on the scoresheet - in fact, a lot of Polish players did. It was a 9-0 thrashing of Norway. The goals didn’t stop there. Lubanski is a legendary goalscorer for Poland; he is the nation’s 2nd highest international goalscorer of all time with 48 goals in 75 games. At club level, he spent 13 years at Górnik Zabrze before switching to Belgian side Lokoren, where he spent a further 8 years. He then spent his last 3 seasons in the French 2nd division with Valenciennes for 1 season and Quimper for 2. His goalscoring records at club level are phenomenal too, scoring 364 times in 626 games.

Sweden

Gunnar Pleijel, 1911 - 17y, 71d vs. Finland (1 cap)
A difficult one to find much about. All I know about him is that he played for IFK Uppsala on club level, and that he has only 1 cap. His game against Finland ended 5-2 with Sweden being the winning side.

Wales

Harry Wilson, 2013 - 16y, 207d vs. Belgium (17 caps)
Wales’ youngest player ever is still only 23. Harry Wilson came through the Liverpool youth system and is still contracted to the Reds. He is currently on loan at Cardiff and has previously had spells at Crewe Alexandra, Hull, Derby, and Bournemouth. He has 17 caps and 3 goals for Wales.

Senegal

Dion Lopy, 2019 - 17y, 186 vs. Liberia (1 cap)
Since this one only happened a year ago, Dion Lopy still has a lot of time to do stuff worth writing about. He started at the club Oslo Football Academy Dakar (In Dakar, not Oslo) and moved to Stade Reims in October 2020.

USA

Louis Menges, 1904 - 16y, 18d vs. Canada (1 cap)
Interestingly enough, 4 of the USA’s 5 youngest players made their debut in this 7-0 defeat to Canada in 1904. The fifth player? None other than Freddy Adu, USA’s 2nd youngest player ever. Anyways, goalkeeper Louis Menges didn’t play football much after his teenage years. He was in the US Army during World War I. Later he served in Illinois’s state senate from 1935 to 1943 and also owned and built movie theaters.

Ukraine

Serhiy Rebrov, 1992 - 18y, 24d vs. USA (75 caps)
Coincidentally enough, the next player on this list made his debut against the previous country. Serhiy Rebrov came through Shakhtar Donetsk’s youth prospect right at the same the Soviet Union fell and Ukraine became independent. Rebrov soon switched to Shakthar’s rivals Dynamo Kyiv where he made a famous attacking partnership with Andriy Shevchenko. Rebrov stayed at Kyiv for 8 years before signing for Tottenham in 2000. His last year on contract to Tottenham he spent on loan to Fenerbache. He moved on a free transfer to West Ham where he played for a year before going back to Dynamo Kyiv on a free transfer. In 2008 he was bought by Rubin Kazan where he spent his last year before retiring. Rebrov is the joint-highest goalscorer of all time in the Ukranian Premier League along with Maksim Shatskikh. Rebrov went on to become a manager, leading sides such as Dynamo Kyiv and Al-Ahli. He is managing Ferencváros, who, this year, made their first Champions League Group stage appearance since 1995.

Peru

Lorenzo Pacheco, 1935 - 15y, 166d vs. Chile (10 caps)
Lorenzo Pacheco was a forward who made his debut vs. Chile which ended in a 1-0 victory for Peru. He played for KDT Nacional, Social San Carlos, Universitario, and Sport Boys at club level. He appeared for Peru at the 1947 and 1949 Copa Americas, and won the league with Sport Boys in 1951.

Austria

David Alaba, 2009 - 17y, 110d vs. France (75 caps)
David Alaba has become an integral part of Bayern Munich's dominant 2010s squad since being signed from Austria Wien's reserves in 2008. Besides his time in Austria Wein's youth and a loan to Hoffenheim in 2011, Alaba has spent pretty much his entire career at Bayern Munich, where he has won 9 Bundesligas and 2 Champions Leagues. He has won the Austrian footballer of the year 5 times in a row from 2012 to 2016 and been named in UEFA's team of the year in 2013, 2014, and 2015. He has made 75 appearances and scored 14 times for Austria.

Tunisia

Adel Sellimi, 1989 - 16y, 207d vs. Zambia (78 caps)
Adel Sellimi had a virtually permanent place in the Tunisian national team throughout the 1990s, and overall he earned 78 caps and scored 20 times. He started and ended his career at Club Africain in Tunisia. However, he also played for Nantes, Real Jaén, and Freiburg in between his 2 spells at the Tunis club. He did find an impressive vein of form at Freiburg as well. He's currently an assistant manager for the Tunisia national team.

Japan

Takefusa Kubo, 2019 - 18y, 5d vs. El Salvador (11 caps)
A recent one, and one of the most promising players currently. Kubo is still only 19 years old and has already made 11 appearances for Japan. He was recruited by FC Barcelona from Kawasaki Frontale Youth in 2011 only for Barcelona to let him go in 2015 when he left for FC Tokyo. After a loan spell at Yokohama F. Marinos, Barcelona’s rivals Real Madrid signed him in 2019. Kubo then had a fruitful loan spell at Mallorca and is currently on loan at Villareal.

Venezuela

William Salas, 1977 - 15y, 131d vs. Ecuador (13 caps)
William Salas made 13 total appearances for Venezuela as a defender. On club level, he played for Portuguesa FC in Venezuela.

Iran

Hossein Kaebi, 2003 - 17y, 297d vs. Belarus (85 caps)
OR Allahyar Sayyadmanesh, 2019 - 17y, 338d vs. Syria (3 caps)
Known for his pace, work rate, and strength, Hossein Kaebi played for 9 clubs across Iran’s top tier, including Foolad, Piroozi, Persepolis, Saipa, Steel Azin, Rah Ahan, Sanat Naft, Esteghlal, and Sepidrood. He also had spells in other Middle Eastern clubs: Al-Sadd in Qatar, and Emirates in the UAE. The right-back had a very short and unfruitful spell in Europe, signing for Leicester City in 2007. However he could speak no English and was relegated to the reserves after the sacking of Martin Allen. He was released by mutual consent after only making 3 appearances for the Foxes and returned to Iran. He is currently the assistant manager of Sepidrood. On the international stage, Kaebi appeared in Iran’s 2006 World Cup squad and their 2004 and 2007 Asian Cup Squads. Also, he has 13 siblings, which isn’t relevant but I thought it was pretty wild.
However, it is likely Kaebi lied about his age and was actually older. If that's the case, Iran's youngest player would be Allahyar Sayyadmanesh. He is currently still only 19 and is at Zorya on loan from Fenerbahce. Fenerbache signed him from Esteghlal and previously loaned him out to Istanbulspor.

Serbia

Andrija Živković, 2013 - 17y, 91d vs. Japan (17 caps)
Andrija Živković started his career off at Partizan with a bang, scoring his first goal for the club just 2 days after signing his first senior contract. He scored 3 more times in the next 3 league games, and became the team’s youngest captain in history in 2014. However, by 2016, Živković refused to extend his contract with the club. He eventually moved on a free transfer to Benfica. He struggled to make an impact there and left on a free transfer in 2020. He is currently playing for PAOK in Greece. Živković was part of the Serbian U20 team that won the U20 World Cup in 2015. He scored twice, with his direct free-kick goal against Mexico U20 being voted the goal of the tournament. He was also part of the Serbia's 2018 World Cup team.

Algeria

Tarek Lazizi, 1990 - 18y, 255d vs. Ivory Coast (44 caps)
At club level, Tarek Lazizi started at JS Kabylie and moved to MC Algiers in 1989. In 1996 he moved to Stade Tunisien in Tunisia, then to Genclerbirligi in Turkey, then back to MC Algeirs, then to Atlantis FC in Finland, beofre finally concluding his career at MB Bouira back in Algeria. He won the league with MC Algeirs in 1998-99 and he was a part of the Algeria squad that won their first Africa Cup of Nations in 1990.

Nigeria

Tajudeen Oyekanmi, 1990 - 17y, 7d vs. Algeria (1 cap)
Another one I can find barely anything about. Tajudeen Oyekanmi played for KV Kortrijk between 1991 and 1993, but I can’t find any records of other clubs he played for.

Turkey

Mehmet Leblebi, 1924 - 16y, 143d vs. Czechoslovakia (16 caps)
A true Galatasaray man through and through, Mehmet Leblebi went to Galatasaray High School and was selected for Galatasaray’s 2nd team at only 12 years old. He began playing for Galatasaray’s senior squad at only 15 years old. He stayed at Galatasaray his entire career, winning the Istanbul Football League 5 times. He also scored 14 goals in one match against Vefa SK, a game that ended 20-0. He made 16 appearances for the Turkish NT, scoring twice.

Russia

Eduard Streltsov, 1955 - 17y, 330d vs. Sweden (38 caps)
Here’s a footballer with a story so complicated that I can’t do it justice here. I highly recommend reading more about Steltsov. Streltsov not only scored on his international debut, he scored a hat-trick against Sweden, a game that the Soviet Union won 6-0. In 1956, he won the gold medal with the Soviet Union at the Olympics, and he was voted the Soviet Footballer of the year in 1967 and 1968. He spent his entire career at Torpedo Moscow and the stadium was renamed Eduard Streltsov Stadium in 1996 in his honor. However, it wasn’t all success for Streltsov. In 1958 he was accused of raping a woman at a party. It is unclear whether he actually did this or if he was accused by Soviet leaders who were upset with his rebellious personality and celebrity status. This is an extremely controversial subject so if you want to know more about what exactly happened, I recommend reading more about Streltsov, it's fascinating. But regardless of what really happened, Streltsov was sentenced to 12 years (he wound up only serving 5 of those 12) in the Gulag and forbidden from playing professional football ever again. He missed the 1958 World Cup and never appeared at a World Cup for his nation. Apparently he was frequently severely beaten by a young inmate and had to spend 4 months in the prison hospital. But soon he began to earn the approval of his fellow inmates. Prison officials would allow Streltsov to play football as a form of entertainment to calm down the inmates in times of trouble. After his release in 1963, Streltsev worked at the ZiL factory and studied automotive engineering. He played with the factory’s amateur football team, which won all 11 of its matches and the league, as well as attracting large crowds who wanted to see Steltsev play. When Leonid Brezhnev replaced Nikita Khrushchev, Brezhnev received a letter signed by tens of thousands of Soviet citizens asking for Streltsov’s professional ban to be reversed. Brezhnev agreed and Streltsov returned to Torpedo Moscow where he continued his rich form for the rest of his career. His international career finished with 38 caps and 25 goals. To this day he’s considered on the Russia’s greatest players ever and along with Lev Yashin and Konstantin Beskov, appeared on a limited edition mint of 2-ruble coins focused on Russian sports heros.
Also, if you want to know who is the youngest player for only Russia and not the USSR, it’s Igor Akinfeev. He appeared for Russia at 18 years and 20 days old against Norway in 2004, and has spent his entire career at CSKA Moscow.

Paraguay

Jorge Núñez, 1993 - 15y, 190d vs. Colombia (22 caps)
Jorge Núñez made his debut for the Paraguayan team in a World Cup Qualifying match and overall has made 22 appearances for them, scoring 1 goal. At club level he stayed in South America his whole career. He mostly played for Argentine sides, such as Banfield, Arsenal (The Argentine one), Racing Club, Estudiantes, Rosario Central, and Chacarita Jrs. He had a chance to join Sheffield Utd in the 2006-07 season but decided not to when he was called up to international duty.

Republic of Ireland

Billy/Willie O’Neill, 1935 - 15y, 339d vs. Netherlands (11 caps)
Willie O’Neill was capped 11 times for Ireland, back when it was known as the Irish Free State. The defender also spent his entire career at Dundalk, making 330 appearances.

Slovakia

Frantisek Vysocky, 1939 - 18y, 110d vs. Germany (6 caps)
Striker Frantisek Vysocky racked up 6 appearances and 2 goals for the Slovak national team. He made his first appearance vs. Germany on August 27, 1939. You may know that 4 days later Germany would invade Poland, starting World War II. At club level, Vysocky played for FC Vrútky, OAP Bratislava, and Jednota Košice. He won the league with OAP Bratislava in the 1942-1943 season.

South Korea

Ko Jong-soo, 1997 - 18y, 98d vs. Norway (38 caps)
Midfielder Ko Jong-soo appeared 38 times for South Korea and was part of their 1998 World Cup Squad. He played mostly in the Korean League with Suwon Bluewings. He had a season-long spell in Japan with Kyoto Sanga, as well as appearances for other Korean teams Chunnam Dragons and Daejeon Citizen. He was allegedly very entertaining to watch, with Wikipedia citing a goal he scored from 57 meters against Jeonbuk in 2002. Edit: Goal can be watched here: https://youtu.be/UdbwqsX3JJo?t=37

Morocco

Hachim Mastour, 2015 - 16y, 363d vs. Libya (1 cap)
Hard to know where to start with Hachim Mastour but if you followed football at all in 2015 you knew about the hype. He went viral at 14 with his eye-catching dribbling skills on YouTube and every major club wanted to sign him. Eventually, the Italian-born Moroccan signed for AC Milan, at only 15 years old. He was even promoted him to the first team and put on the bench for Milan’s final match of the season, but Mastour didn’t get subbed on. If he did, he would have become Milan’s youngest player ever. A year later he was loaned out to Málaga where he only made one appearance in all competitions as a substitute in the last 5 minutes. Then he was loaned to Zwolle where he only made 6 appearances. Eventually his contract at Milan expired in 2018 and he moved to Lamia in the Greek Superleague. In December 2018 he was reported absent and later his father said it was due to injury. In March 2019, his contract at Lamia was terminated by mutual consent. He signed for Reggina in Serie C in October 2019 and made his debut in January 2020. In the 2019-20 season, Reggina were promoted to Serie B. On the international level, his record-breaking appearance for Morocco is his only senior cap so far. While it feels like he’s already lived a whole career, he’s still only 22, so there’s still a lot of time for new developments.

Iceland

Sigurdur Jónsson, 1983 - 16y, 249d vs. Malta (63 caps)
Starting his career at his hometown club of ÍA, Jónsson won the award for Icelandic Player of the Year in 1983 at only 17 years old. Obviously this attracted the attention of many clubs and it wasn’t long before Sheffield Wednesday signed the midfielder. Jónsson would spend the next 7 years. In 1986 he was loaned out to Barnsley and in 1989 Arsenal signed the midfielder. However Jónsson struggled with injury and in 2 years he only made 10 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners. He was part of the Arsenal side that won the First Division in 1991 but he only appeared twice, which wasn’t enough to qualify for a winner’s medal. He was also an unused substitute in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Tottenham for the FA Charity Shield. Back then they didn’t have a penalty shootout - they just let the teams share the trophy. So I guess he sort of has that to show for his time at Arsenal. He announced he was going to retire due to his back problems but a year later he came out of retirement to play for ÍA again. He won the Icelandic player of the year again in 1993 as well as the Úrvalsdeild Player of the Year. He moved to Örebro SK, then to Dundee United where again he was struck by injuries, then he went back to ÍA for a third spell before retiring in 2000. At international level, he made 63 appearances and scored 3 goals for Iceland. He is now a manager, leading Icelandic 3rd division side Kári since 2014. He previously managed FH, Víkingur, and Grindavík in Iceland and Djurgårdens IF and Enköpings SK in Sweden. During his time managing Djurgårdens, he got the “Iron Stove of the Year” (Årets Järnkamin) in 2007, as voted on by the fans for the best player or coach at Djurgårdens.

Northern Ireland

Norman Whiteside, 1982 - 17y, 40d vs. Yugoslavia (38 caps)
A first team regular for Manchester United throughout the 1980s, Norman Whiteside also appeared at 2 world cups for Northern Ireland in 1982 and 1986. In fact, his international debut came at the 1982 World Cup, making him the youngest player to ever play at the competition. He also scored against Algeria in a 1-1 tie at the 1986 World Cup. He also won the last ever British Home Championship with Northern Ireland. As a teenager, he was scouted by Bob Bishop, who previously discovered Northern Ireland icons George Best and Sammy McIlroy. Whiteside found out he had been offered a deal at the club while visiting Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office… a weird anecdote but apparently he was there because of a program about helping disadvantaged children from Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Whiteside made 206 appearances and scored 47 goals for Man Utd from 1982 to 1989. In 1982 he became the club’s youngest goalscorer, netting against Stoke in the final game of the season. He won the FA Cup twice with Man Utd as well as the FA Charity Shield. In 1989 he signed for Everton and played there for 2 years before retiring at only 26 due to recurring injury problems with his knee. Post-retirement, Whiteside became a podiatrist.

Australia

Duncan Cummings, 1975 - 17y, 137d vs. China (2 caps)
Born in Manchester, England, Duncan Cummings only represented Australia 2 times. At club level, he played for Melbourne Hungaria and South Melbourne. He retired from playing football in 1981, at only age 23.

Norway

Martin Ødegaard, 2014 - 15y, 250d vs. UAE (25 caps)
When Martin Ødegaard became the youngest player and youngest goalscorer in the Tippeligaen in 2014, big clubs from all around Europe came for one of the continent’s most promising youth players. Eventually Ødegaard signed for Real Madrid and became the clubs youngest player ever when he was subbed on for Ronaldo in May 2015. In 2016 Ødegaard became a regular for Madrid’s B Team, Real Madrid Castilla. He was loaned out to Heerenveen and later Vitesse and after struggling a bit, he began to find his form. However, his real breakthrough then came when he was loaned out to Real Socieadad for the 2019-20 season. He won September 2019's La Liga Player of the Month, and in February 2020 he scored against his parent club, Real Madrid, in the Copa del Rey, eliminating them from the competition. This impressed the staff at the Bernabéu and he is now listed as part of Madrid’s 1st team.

Romania

Cristian Manea, 2014 - 16y, 292d vs. Albania (10 caps)
A youth product of Viitorul Constanța’s Gheorghe Hagi Academy, Cristian Manea was purchased by Cypriot club Apollon Limassol in 2014 before immediately being loaned back to Viitorul Constanța. This began a series of loans for the player to other Romanian clubs like FCSB and Cluj as well as Belgian club Mouscron. Eventually Cluj brought Manea from Limassol, where he plays today. The right-back has made 10 appearances for Romania and scored 1 goal.

Scotland

Sandy McLaren, 1929 - 18y, 152d vs. Germany (5 caps)
Alexander “Sandy” McLaren played as a goalkeeper for Scotland, making 5 appearances between 1929 and 1932. At club level he played for St. Johnstone from 1927 to 1933, making 198 appearances, before moving to Leicester. He played there from 1993 to 1940, making 239 appearances until retirement.

Czech Republic

Adam Hložek, 2020 - 18y, 40d vs. Slovakia (1 cap)
One of 2 players to make their debut this year on this list. Adam Hložek made his league debut for Sparta Prague in November 2018 at only 16 years old, becoming the club’s youngest ever league player. He is still at Sparta Prague today where he’s become a regular in the Starting XI and has made 1 appearance for the Czech Republic so far. He was named Czech talent of the year in 2019.

Hungary

Károly Zsák, 1912 - 16y, 312d vs. Russia (30 caps)
Goalkeeper Károly Zsák made a total of 30 appearances for the Hungarian national team. He was part of Hungary’s 1912 and 1924 Olympics squads but was an unused sub on both. In 1914, he was named Hungarian Footballer of the Year.

Ghana

Mohammed Gargo, 1992 - 16y, 207d vs. Zambia (20 caps)
Starting his career at Real Tamale Utd in Ghana, Mohammed Gargo was picked up by Italian side Torino in 1992. He didn’t make a single appearance for the Italian side before moving to Dortmund II, Bayern II. Then he moved to Stoke where again, he didn’t make an appearance. His breakthrough came when he signed for Udinese in 1995, a club he made 88 appearances for. In 2003 he was loaned to Venezia. In 2004 he was sold to Genoa along with Vittorio Micolucci in exchange for Rodrigue Boisfer and Valon Behrami (as you may know, Behrami is back at Genoa as of today). Gargo spent the last years of his career at Al-Wakrah in Qatar before moving back to Ghana to join Ashanti Gold. Gargo was part of the Ghana squad that were runners up at the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations and the 1992 squad that won the bronze medal at the Olympics. Post-retirement, Gargo managed Ghanian sides New Edubiase Utd and Real Tamale Utd, and has been managing Namibian club Tura Magic since 2018.

Jamaica

Michael Seaton, 2013 - 16y, 196d vs. Trinidad/Tobago (14 caps)
Despite being only 25, Michael Seaton has already become kind of a journeyman. Starting at DC United, he was loaned to Portland Kickers and then Örebro SK in Sweden. Then he joined Portland Timbers where he didn’t make a single league appearance. After that he went to Israel, playing for Hapoel Ramat Gan, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Maccabi Ahi Nazareth. In 2018 Seaton went back to the USA to play for Orange County, where he established himself at one of the league’s best finishers. In 2020 Seaton joined German 3 Liga side Viktoria Köln on a free transfer. Seaton has made 14 appearances and scored 2 goals with Jamaica, and won the Caribbean Cup with them in 2014.

Costa Rica

Manfred Ugalde, 2020 - 17y, 247d vs. USA (1 cap)
The 2nd player on this list to make his debut this year, Manfred Ugalde debuted for Costa Rican side Saprissa in 2019. He had quite an exciting debut for the club, being subbed on in the 79th minute and scoring an equalizer in the 93rd minute. His goal-scoring prowess quickly gained him a good reputation; he won the CONCACAF League in 2019 and was named the season’s best young player. In 2020 He signed for Lommel (Owned by City Football Group) in the Belgian 2nd division where his goalscoring talent has continued.

Hitting the yellow wall?
Following their recent 4-2 lost away to top 4 contenders Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund have now fallen to 7th spot of the Bundesliga table after 18 games played. Ever since the 5-1 defeat to Stuttgart which ultimately saw the end of Lucian Favre as manager, Dortmund has since played 7 games and has lost as many games as they have won in 3, with one rather unlucky draw against Mainz 05. Dortmund has since fallen out of the title contention reckoning, with the impressive Bayern Munich leading them by 13 points on the top of the table. Dortmund CEO Michael Zorc has even lowered the expectations for this season in stating the importance and priority of a Champions League qualification. This run of form has not shone great light onto interim manager, Edin Terzic, who is expected to leave once a permanent manager is appointed by the black and yellow.
Borussia Dortmund’s squad is by no means an average one. Its one littered with superstars from teenage sensations like Gio Reyna, Jude Bellingham or Jadon Sancho, to season professionals like Marco Reus, Axel Witsel and Roman Burki and of course a World Cup winner in Mats Hummels. This squad is definitely good enough to be considered as a European powerhouse as they have been for many years. But this squad has ultimately underperformed on many occasions this season which has caused a downturn in form as well as morale. Key players such as Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus started the season slowly whereas the defence never looked comfortable.
Over-reliance on Haaland
Dortmund has been known for their Outstanding output in attack with the second highest xG (Expected Goals) in the league with 37.6 and scoring 35 goals. Both only behind league leaders Bayern Munich with an xG of 39 and an astounding 53 goals scored. This impressive stat is mainly due to the brilliance of the 2020 Golden Boy recipient, Erling Haaland leading the line. The Norwegian international has scored 14 goals from 13 games, exceeding his xG so far this season of 10.5. This has amounted to 1.15 goals per 90 minutes, ranking second behind Robert Lewandowski in the league. Haaland has also topped the charts in npxG/90 (Non-penalty expected goals per 90) in the league with 0.80, Lewandowski comes second with 0.69. This shows that though Haaland has not been scoring as many goals as Lewandowski, he has had better quality shots and opportunities barring penalties compared to the Polish international per 90 minutes, especially when Haaland has only taken and scored 1 penalty, the latter having taken and scored 5.
However, it can be said that Haaland has been their only reliable source of goals this season. Haaland has been Dortmund’s top goal scorer so far with 14, followed up by 3 players, Hummels, Reus and Reyna with only a measly 3 goals, respectively. Of the 35 goals scored in the Bundesliga this season, Haaland’s goals stand 40% of the total. Of the games Haaland missed through injury, Dortmund first drew 1-1 with Frankfurt, then a 5-1 thrashing defeat to Stuttgart which marked the end of Lucian Favre, followed by a 2-1 win against Wender Bremen and lastly a 2-1 lost to Union Berlin. In these 4 games, Dortmund played Brandt, Reus and 17-year-old prodigy Moukoko as the striker but failed to replicate the brilliance of Haaland. Needless to say, Dortmund have been heavily relying on Haaland this season with his goals to stay competitive in the league, which in normal circumstances, is not enough when mounting a serious title challenge against Bayern Munich.
Key Players Underperforming
Sancho has started the season rather slowly than he would have liked. Having spent the entire summer linked away to a big move to Old Trafford, it was clear that the mercurial winger was distracted given his poor form at the start of the season. Still only 20, the teenager will no doubt still have a bright future ahead of him provided that he can commit and focus on his football instead of the media. Last season, Sancho took the world by storm with 17 goals and 16 assists, attracting interests from European powerhouses like Real Madrid and Manchester United. His xG per 90 last seasons was 0.36 and achieved 0.35 xA per 90. In comparison, Sancho has had a minor drop in performance with 0.30 xG per 90 and 0.28 xA per 90. Also, Sancho has achieved a npxG+XA per 90 (Non-Penalty Expected Goals plus xG Assisted per 90 minutes) of 0.72. His numbers have dropped to 0.58 this season. His GCA (Goal-Creating Actions per 90) has also took a hit from 1.26 to 0.82 this season. However, his defensive numbers have increased this season compared to his last. Sancho has completed more tackles as well as achieving a higher tackle success rate of 36.4% compared to his last season’s 30.4%. He has also achieved a higher percentage in successful pressure percentage with 40.1% this season compared to last season’s 31.8%. Though he has struggled offensively and has not hit the high standards he has set for himself thus far, he has definitely been working hard to amend the situation.
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has also been poor this season with the skipper missing 2 of his penalties in crucial games against Mainz 05 and Werder Bremen. Reus has had a tough spell in the past few seasons with injuries which has ruled him out for a substantial amount of time. One of his injuries even saw him withdraw from the 2014 World Cup winning squad. It is fair to say Reus has never had the best of luck when it comes to injuries, but this season the captain has played in 17 of the 18 games, looking to put past his injury woes behind him once and for all. However, it is his quality and performances that has been the major concern for Dortmund this season. Reus has an xG of 5.6 and a npxG of 3.9, but only amount to 3 goals so far in the campaign. It is fair to say Reus has gotten in good positions and has good chances to score for Dortmund but has wasted his chances more often than not.
Hakimi’s replacement
The loss of Achraf Hakimi to Inter Milan is also a key factor in Dortmund’s poor standing. Hakimi played the second highest number of minutes in the 2019/20 season with 2,715 minutes, only goalkeeper Roman Burki played more minutes. The Morroccan international played most of his games as the right midfielder and the right wing back role and excelled in Lucian Favre’s 4231 formation and the 343 position, respectively. His dynamism in the final third and his link up play with Haaland and Sancho saw him become Dortmund’s key player with 5 goals and 10 assists in the Bundesliga. Since his departure, Thomas Meunier was brought in from PSG to facilitate the Wing back role for Dortmund, but the void proved to be too huge for him to fill. Last season, Hakimi achieved an xG per 90 minutes of 0.13 and xA per 90 minutes of 0.15, whereas Meunier achieved an xG per 90 minutes of 0.07 and xA per 90 minutes of 0.13. Hakimi’s attacking output has definitely been the difference for Dortmund.
Goalkeeping Issue
Roman Burki has been Dortmund’s Number 1 since 2015, the swiss international is talented with his knack for making crucial saves in crucial moments in games. However, he is also known to have an error in him just waiting to erupt. The 30-year-old has a low 25% clean sheet percentage, which is currently his lowest ever since he moved to Germany from Grasshopper in 2014. His GA (Goals Against) per 90 this season has also seen a massive surge in his stint in Germany. He has recorded a 1.62 GA over the current campaign, which is his second highest in his 10-year career thus far. Burki’s PSxG+/- (Post-Shot Expected Goals minus Goals Allowed) shows -5.3, The higher the number, the better the goal keeping abilities of the player. A positive number would suggest an above average ability to stop shots. Burki recorded his worst PSxG+/- in his past 4 seasons since the data is recorded, which suggests Burki has been error prone and has declined over the past few seasons. An error-prone goalkeeper would be much needed for Dortmund if they were to bid another title challenge against Bayern Munich.
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January 30th
Europe
La Liga (Spain)
Yunus Musah (Valencia CF) Subbed on in the 86th‘ in a 1-0 Win against Elche (-/6.06) 2 touches, 1/2 duels won, 0/1 successful dribble, 1 time fouled, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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Premier league (England)
Antonee Robinson (Fulham) Started at LWB and went the full 90’ in a 2-2 draw at West Brom (6.2/6.36) 28/38 passing, 3 crosses, 0/4 accurate long balls, 60 touches, 4/10 duels won, 0/1 successful dribble, 1 time dispossessed, 1/1 successful tackle, 3/7 aerials won, 1 interception, 6 recoveries Match Highlights
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Championship
Jordan Morris (Swansea City on loan from the Seattle Sounders) Subbed on in the 82nd‘ in a 3-1 Win at Rotherham United (-/6.23) 1/2 passing, 1 cross, 1 key pass, 6 touches, 0/2 duels won, 0/2 aerials won, 1 recovery Match Highlights
Alex Mighten (Nottingham Forest) Subbed on in the 86th‘ in a 0-0 draw with Barnsley (-/5.97) 1/1 passing, 3 touches, 0/3 duels won, 2 times dispossessed Match Highlights
Duane Holmes (Huddersfield Town) Subbed on in the 58th‘ in a 1-1 draw with Stoke City (6.6/6.28) 15/17 passing, 2 crosses, 2 key passes, 20 touches, 1/3 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 recovery Match Highlights
Matthew Olosunde (Rotherham United) Started at RWB and played 45‘ in a 3-1 Loss against Swansea City (6.1/6.16) 7/8 passing, 21 touches, 3/6 duels won, 1 clearance, 0/1 successful dribble, 1 time fouled, 2/4 aerials won, 2 interceptions, 1 recovery
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League 1
Niall Mason (Peterborough United) Started at RCB and played 65‘ in a 2-0 Loss at Shrewsbury Town (6.4/6.14) 36/50 passing, 3/13 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 66 touches, 1/2 duels won, 3 clearances, 0/1 successful tackle Match Highlights
Lynden Gooch (Sunderland AFC) Subbed on in the 53rd‘ in a 2-2 draw with Gillingham (6.6/6.31) 5/11 passing, 1 cross, 0/1 accurate long ball, 17 touches, 4/7 duels won, 2/2 successful dribbles, 2 times fouled, 1 foul, 0/2 aerials won Match Highlights
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League 2
Indiana Vassilev (Cheltenham Town on loan from Aston Villa) Subbed on in the 82nd‘ in a 0-0 draw at Forest Green (-/5.98) 3/3 passing, 1 cross, 4 touches, 0/2 duels won, 0/1 aerials won Match Highlights
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Serie A (Italy)
Weston Mckennie (Juventus FC on loan from FC Schalke 04) Started at RCM and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Win at Sampdoria. Won Player of the Match on WhoScored (7.9/8.01) 32/35 passing, 3/3 accurate long balls, 2 key passes, 56 touches, 8/12 duels won, 3 clearances, 2 times dispossessed, 2 fouls, 5/6 successful tackles, 2/2 aerials won, 4 interceptions, 5 recoveries Match Highlights
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Serie B
Andrija Novakovich (Frosinone Calcio) Started at ST and played 67‘ in a 3-1 Loss at Empoli. Assisted on their lone goal in the 31st’ (7.2/-) 0/3 shots on target, 16/21 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 1 key pass, 33 touches, 3/3 duels won, 1 clearance, 1/1 successful dribble, 0/1 successful tackle, 1/1 aerial won, 1 recovery
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Bundesliga (Germany)
Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) Started at LW and went the full 90’ in a 3-1 Win against Augsburg (6.7/6.54) 0/1 accurate long ball, 29/35 passing, 2 crosses, 1 key pass, 44 touches, 4/12 duels won, 1 clearance, 2 times fouled, 2 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 1/4 aerials won, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig) Started at RWB and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 WIn against Bayer Leverkusen (7.2/7.40) 0/1 shot on target, 37/43 passing, 2 crosses, 0/2 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 69 touches, 6/9 duels won, 1 clearance, 1/1 successful dribble, 2 times dispossessed, 2 times fouled, 0/2 successful tackles, 1/1 aerial won, 4 interceptions, 16 recoveries Match Highlights
Matthew Hoppe (FC Schalke 04) Started at ST and played 79‘ in a 1-1 draw at SV Werder Bremen (6.2/6.24) 0/1 shot on target, 12/14 passing, 21 touches, 3/12 duels won, 2 clearances, 1/2 successful dribbles, 1 time fouled, 4 fouls, 1/5 aerials won, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Josh Sargent (SV Werder Bremen) Started at LST and played 60‘ in a 1-1 draw with FC Schalke 04 (6.6/6.40) 1/2 shots on target, 11/16 passing, 1 key pass, 27 touches, 4/7 aerials won, 1 time dispossessed, 1 foul, 1/1 successful tackle, 3/3 aerials won
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2. Bundesliga
Jann George (SSV Jahn Regensburg) Subbed on in the 63rd‘ in a 1-1 draw with Darmstadt (6.2/6.16) 0/1 shot on target, 12/18 passing, 3 crosses, 2/5 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 27 touches, 1/2 duels won, 0/1 successful dribble, 0/1 successful tackle, 1 recovery
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3. Liga
Kevin Lankford (SV Wehen Wiesbaden on loan from FC St. Pauli) Subbed on in the 66th‘ for his team debut in a 1-0 Win at Kaiserslautern. Scored the game winner in the 69th’ (-/-) Match Highlights
Marcel Costly (SV Waldhof Mannheim) Started at RW and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Win at Turkgucu Munich. Scored the game winner in the 20th’ (-/-) Match Highlights
Gillian Jurcher (SV Waldhof Mannheim) Subbed on in the 86th‘ in a 2-0 Win at Turkgucu Munich (-/-)
Mael Corboz (SC Verl) Started at LCM and went the full 90’ in a 3-1 Win against Meppen (-/-) Match Highlights
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Ligue 2 (French 2nd Division)
Nicholas Gioacchini (SM Caen) Started at RW and played 32‘ because of his red in a 4-2 Loss at Chambly (5.0/-) 4/8 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 18 touches, 3/6 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 time dispossessed, 1 foul, 0/1 successful tackle, 1/1 aerial won, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
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Eredivisie (Netherlands)
Luca de la Torre (Heracles Almelo) Started at RCM and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 Win against FC Groningen (6.4/6.54) 0/1 shot on target, 37/45 passing, 1/3 accurate long balls, 57 touches, 5/14 duels won, 1/3 successful dribbles, 1 time fouled, 5 fouls, 0/1 successful tackle, 2/2 aerials won, 8 recoveries
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Mark McKenzie (KRC Genk) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw at KV Mechelen (7.1/7.11) 0/1 shot on target, 83/90 passing, 1 cross, 1/5 accurate long balls, 102 touches, 3/3 duels won, 3 clearances, 2/2 successful tackles, 1/1 aerial won, 1 interception, 4 recoveries
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Bundesliga (Austria)
Brenden Aaronson (RB Salzburg) Subbed on in the 70th‘ in a 3-0 Win at Hartberg (6.4/-) 7/8 passing, 13 touches, 2/3 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 time dispossessed, 1 foul, 1/1 successful tackle, 5 recoveries
Andrew Wooten (FC Admira Wacker Mödling) Started at ST and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw at Ried (5.7/-) 0/1 shot on target, 18/25 passing, 1/2 accurate long balls, 34 touches, 1/9 duels won, 3 clearances, 0/1 successful dribble, 1 time dispossessed, 1/7 aerials won, 3 recoveries
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Premier League (Scotland)
Scott Pittman (Livingston FC) Started at RAM and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw with Aberdeen (5.9/6.34) 1/2 shots on target, 15/20 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 1 key pass, 32 touches, 1/9 duels won, 2 fouls, 1/6 aerials won, 5 recoveries Match Highlights
Danny Rogers (Kilmarnock FC) Started at GK and went the full 90’ in a 3-2 Loss against St. Johnstone (5.0/5.67) 3 saves inside the box, 2 throws, 10/27 passing, 7/24 accurate long balls, 32 touches, 7 recoveries Match Highlights
Ian Harkes (Dundee United FC) Subbed on in the 83rd‘ in a 2-0 Loss against Hibernian (-/6.14) 8/11 passing, 14 touches, 1/2 duels won, 1 time dispossessed, 0/1 successful tackle, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
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Nemzeti Bajnokság I (Hungary)
Henry Wingo (Ferencvarosi TC) Subbed on in the 63rd‘ in a 1-1 draw with Kisvarda (-/-) Match Highlights
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Ekstraklasa (Poland)
Kenny Saief (Lechia Gdańsk on loan from Anderlecht) Subbed on in the 46th‘ in a 2-0 Loss against Jagiellonia Białystok (-/-) Match Highlights
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South America
Primera División (Chile)
Matias Fracchia (CD O’Higgins) Subbed on in the 66th‘ in a 2-0 Win against Universidad Catolica (6.7/-) 11/15 passing, 1/3 accurate long balls, 23 touches, 2/2 duels won, 1 clearance, 1 time fouled, 1/1 successful tackle, 3 interceptions, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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January 31st
Europe
Segunda Division (Spanish 2nd Division)
Shaq Moore (CD Tenerife) Started at RB and went the full 90’ in a 1-1 draw with Fuenlabrada. Won Player of the Match on Fotmob (7.2/-) 23/36 passing, 5 crosses, 0/2 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 65 touches, 6/8 duels won, 1 clearance, 1/2 successful dribbles, 1 time fouled, 2 fouls, 0/1 successful tackle, 3/3 aerials won, 4 interceptions, 6 recoveries Match Highlights
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Premier league (England)
Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) Subbed on in the 45th‘ in a 2-0 Win against Burnley. Assisted on the 2nd goal in the 84th‘ (7.0/7.00) 1/2 shots on target, 10/15 passing, 1 key pass, 26 touches, 3/9 duels won, 1 clearance, 1/3 successful dribbles, 2 times dispossessed, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 1/1 aerial won, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
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Bundesliga (Germany)
John Anthony Brooks (VfL Wolfsburg) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 3-0 Win against Freiburg. Scored the game winner in the 21st’ (8.2/8.41) 1/1 shot on target, 36/46 passing, 4/8 accurate long balls, 61 touches, 5/6 duels won, 8 clearances, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 0/1 successful tackle, 3/3 aerials won, 1 interception, 5 recoveries Match Highlights
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Ligue 1 (France)
Timothy Weah (LOSC Lille) Subbed on in the 83rd‘ in a 1-0 Win against Dijon (-/5.99) 2/2 passing, 2 touches, 0/3 duels won, 0/3 aerials won Match Highlights
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Liga Pro (Portugese 2nd Division)
Johan Gomez (FC Porto B) Subbed on in the 45th‘ in a 1-0 Loss against Varzim (-/-)
Carlos Dos Santos (Benfica B) Started at GK and went the full 90’ in a 2-2 draw at Vilafranquense (-/-) Match Highlights
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Eredivisie (Netherlands)
Kik Pierie (Twente FC on loan from Ajax) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw with Heerenveen (7.3/7.46) 0/1 shot on target, 54/63 passing, 6/9 accurate long balls, 78 touches, 3/4 duels won, 5 clearances, 1/2 successful tackles, 1/2 aerials won, 3 interceptions, 8 recoveries
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Matt Miazga (Anderlecht on loan from Chelsea) Started at RCB and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw with Gent (7.5/7.98) 0/1 shot on target, 65/75 passing, 3/6 accurate long balls, 87 touches, 8/11 duels won, 1 foul, 2/2 successful tackles, 6/8 aerials won, 5 interceptions, 3 recoveries
Panagiotis Armenakas (Zulte Waregem) Subbed on in the 84th‘ in a 2-1 Win against Oostende (-/6.66) 1/1 shot on target, 3/3 passing, 1 cross, 1/1 accurate long ball, 8 touches, 2/2 duels won, 2/2 successful dribbles
Chris Durkin (Sint Truidense W) Started at RCM and went the full 90’ in a 3-0 Win against Cercle Brugge. Scored his teams 3rd goal in the 90th’ (8.4/8.51) 1/1 shot on target, 44/60 passing, 7/13 accurate long balls, 72 touches, 6/6 duels won, 1 time fouled, 3/3 successful tackles, 2/2 aerials won, 4 interceptions, 5 recoveries
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Bundesliga (Austria)
Erik Palmer-Brown (Austria Wien on loan from Manchester City) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 2-2 draw with WSG Swarovski Tirol (-/-) 17/22 passing, 3/5 accurate long balls, 27 touches, 2/3 duels won, 2 clearances, 1 foul, 1/1 successful tackle, 1/1 aerial won, 6 recoveries Match Highlights
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Super Lig (Turkey)
Mix Diskerud (Denizlispor) Subbed on in the 88th‘ in a 2-1 Win against Goztepe (-/6.16) 1/3 passing, 5 touches, 2/2 duels won, 1 time fouled, 1/1 successful tackle Match Highlights
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Super League 1 (Greece)
Gboly Ariyibi (Panetolikos GFS) Started at ST and went the full 90’ in a 5-0 Loss at PAOK (-/-) Match Highlights
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Super League (Switzerland)
Jordan Siebatcheu (BSC Young Boys on loan from Stade Rennais FC) Started at LST and went the full 90’ in a 2-1 Win against FC Sion (6.7/-) 1/3 shots on target, 10/12 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 1 key pass, 25 touches, 7/12 duels won, 0/1 successful dribble, 2 times dispossessed, 4 times fouled, 1 foul, 3/4 aerials won, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
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Premier league (Israel)
Josh Cohen (Maccabi Haifa) Started at GK and went the full 90’ in a 3-0 Win against Hapoel Kfar Saba (-/-) Match Highlights
George Fochive (Hapoel Kfar Saba) Started at CB and went the full 90’ in a 3-0 Loss at Maccabi Haifa (-/-)
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Superliga (Albania)
Kyrian Nwabueze (KF Laci) Started at LST and played 83‘ in a 1-0 Win against Teuta Durres (-/-) 1st Half 2nd Half
Aleksandar Isaevski (KF Vllaznia) Started at LM and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw at Partizani (-/-) 1st Half 2nd Half
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South America
Serie A (Brazil)
Johnny (Sport Club Internacional) Subbed on in the 66th‘ in a 2-1 Win against Red Bull Bragantino (6.5/6.31) 2/6 passing, 0/3 accurate long balls, 12 touches, 3/3 duels won, 1 clearance, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 time fouled, 1/1 aerial won, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
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Past weeks Post

February 6th
Europe
Premier league (England)
Antonee Robinson (Fulham) Started at LB and played 78‘ in a 1-1 draw with West Ham (6.9/6.72) 20/29 passing, 4 crosses, 1/4 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 45 touches, 2/3 duels won, 1 clearance, 1 foul, 0/1 successful tackle, 1/1 aerial won, 2 interceptions, 9 recoveries Match Highlights
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Championship
Cameron Carter-Vickers (AFC Bournemouth on loan from Tottenham Hotspur) Started at RCB and went the full 90’ in a 3-2 Win against Birmingham City (6.7/6.46) 45/57 passing, 2/9 accurate long balls, 65 touches, 2/3 duels won, 3 clearances, 1/1 successful dribble, 1/2 aerials won, 3 interceptions, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
Geoff Cameron (QPR) Started at CB and went the full 90‘ in a 1-0 Win against Blackburn Rovers (6.8/7.11) 0/1 shot on target, 21/27 pasing, 4/7 accurate long balls, 40 touches, 2/5 duels won, 8 clearances, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 time fouled, 0/2 aerials won, 1 interception, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Duane Holmes (Huddersfield Town) Started at LW and played 90‘ in a 1-1 draw at Luton Town (6.1/6.29) 1/1 shot on target, 22/31 passing, 4 crosses, 0/2 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 54 touches, 4/15 duels won, 2 clearances, 1/2 successful dribbles, 5 times dispossessed, 2 times fouled, 2 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 0/2 aerials won, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Matthew Olosunde (Rotherham United) Subbed on in the 65th‘ in a 2-1 Win at Preston (6.4/6.52) 2/3 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 16 touches, 2/4 duels won, 1 clearance, 0/2 successful dribbles, 0/1 successful tackle, 1/1 aerial won 3 interceptions, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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League 1
Niall Mason (Peterborough United) Subbed on in the 67th‘ in a 2-0 Win against Crewe Alexandra (6.7/6.66) 8/10 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 19 touches, 3/3 duels won, 2 clearances, 1/1 successful tackle, 2/2 aerials won, 2 interceptions, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Lynden Gooch (Sunderland AFC) Started at RM and played 67‘ in a 1-1 draw at MK Dons (6.8/6.93) 2/2 shots on target, 9/14 passing, 1 cross, 0/3 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 28 touches, 4/8 duels won, 1/4 successful dribbles, 2 times fouled, 0/1 successful tackle, 0/1 aerial won, 2 interceptions, 7 recoveries Match Highlights
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Serie A (Italy)
Weston Mckennie (Juventus FC on loan from FC Schalke 04) Started at LM and played 64‘ in a 2-0 Win against AS Roma (6.2/6.26) 15/16 passing, 19 touches, 0/2 duels won, 1 clearance, 1 foul, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
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Serie B
Andrija Novakovich (Frosinone Calcio) Started at ST and played 46‘ in a 2-1 Loss against Venezia (5.9/-) 8/12 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 18 touches, 4/7 duels won, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 3/5 aerials won
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Bundesliga (Germany)
Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) Started at RW and played 69‘ in a 2-1 Loss at SC Freiburg (6.3/6.38) 23/29 passing, 2 crosses, 0/1 accurate long ball, 2 key passes, 39 touches, 3/7 duels won, 3/4 successful dribbles, 1 time dispossessed, 1 foul, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig) Started at RWB and played 66‘ in a 3-0 Win at FC Schalke 04 (7.3/6.80) 25/25 passing, 1 key pass, 35 touches, 4/6 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 time fouled, 2 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 1/2 aerials won, 1 interception, 1 recovery Match Highlights
John Anthony Brooks (VfL Wolfsburg) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Win at Augsburg (6.9/7.15) 0/1 shot on target, 66/72 passing, 4/6 accurate long balls, 80 touches, 5/10 duels won, 3 clearances, 4 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 4/5 aerials won, 5 recoveries Match Highlights
Matthew Hoppe (FC Schalke 04) Started at ST and played 78‘ in a 3-0 Loss against RB Leipzig (6.0/6.03) 0/1 shot on target, 11/17 passing, 1 cross, 28 touches, 5/15 duels won, 1 clearance, 2/2 successful dribbles, 2 times fouled, 2 fouls, 1/8 aerials won, 1 recovery
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3. Liga
Marcel Costly (SV Waldhof Mannheim) Started at RW and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Loss against Kaiserslautern (-/-) Match Highlights
Gillian Jurcher (SV Waldhof Mannheim) Subbed on in the 65th‘ in a 2-0 Loss against Kaiserslautern (-/-)
Terrence Boyd (Hallescher FC) Started at ST and went the full 90’ in a 2-2 draw at FSV Zwickau. Scored their 2nd goal in the 52nd’ (-/-) Match Highlights
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Eredivisie (Netherlands)
Kik Pierie (Twente FC on loan from Ajax) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 3-0 Loss at PSV (5.7/6.46) 88/97 passing, 4/13 accurate long balls, 112 touches, 2/4 duels won, 3 clearances, 1/2 successful tackles, 0/2 aerials won, 2 interceptions, 7 recoveries Match Highlights
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Chris Durkin (Sint Truidense W) Started at RCM and went the full 90’ in a 3-1 Loss at Oostende (6.4/6.13) 22/33 passing, 0/4 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 41 touches, 4/5 duels won, 1 clearance, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 0/1 successful tackle, 2/2 aerials won, 1 interception, 2 recoveries
Joseph Efford (Waasland-Beveren) Subbed on in the 84th‘ in a 2-0 Loss against Club Brugge KV (-/5.89) 4/4 passing, 1 cross, 6 touches, 0/1 duel won, 0/1 successful dribble
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ÖFB Cup (Austria)
Brenden Aaronson (RB Salzburg) Subbed on in the 65th‘ in a 2-0 Win against Austria Wien (-/-)
Erik Palmer-Brown (Austria Wien on loan from Manchester City) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Loss at RB Salzburg (-/-)
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Premier League (Scotland)
Scott Pittman (Livingston FC) Started at CAM and went the full 90’ in a 2-1 Loss against St. Johnstone. Picked up a yellow in the 76th’ and Scored their goal in the 83rd’ (7.0/6.74) 1/3 shots on target, 17/25 passing, 1/4 accurate long balls, 46 touches, 6/18 duels won, 2 clearances, 1/2 successful dribbles, 1 time dispossessed, 3 times fouled, 1 foul, 1/2 successful tackles, 0/7 aerials won, 8 recoveries Match Highlights
Ian Harkes (Dundee United FC) Subbed on in the 79th‘ in a 2-0 Win at Ross County (6.1/6.22) 2/2 passing, 3 touches, 2/4 duels won, 1 foul, 1/1 successful tackle, 1/2 aerials won Match Highlights
Dillon Powers (Dundee United FC) Subbed on in the 81st‘ in a 2-0 Win at Ross County (-/6.03) 0/1 shot on target, 2/5 duels won, 0/1 accurate long ball, 4 touches, 2 recoveries
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Super Lig (Turkey)
DeAndre Yedlin (Galatasaray SK) Subbed on in the 81st‘ in a 1-0 Win at Fenerbahce (-/6.26) 2/2 passing, 8 touches, 2/2 duels won, 1 clearance, 0/1 successful tackle, 1/1 aerial won Match Highlights
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Premier league (Israel)
Josh Cohen (Maccabi Haifa) Started at GK and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 Loss at FC Ashdod (-/-) Match Highlights
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Suomen Cup - Group Stage (Finland)
Tim Murray (FC Honka) Started at GK and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Loss against FC Inter Turku (-/-)
Macario Hing-Glover (HIFK) Started at RWB and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 Win at FC KTP (-/-)
Jacob Bushue (FC Haka) Started at RCM and played 57‘ in a 3-0 Win against IFK Mariehamn (-/-) Match Highlights
Kyle Curinga (Kokkolan Pallo-veikot) Started at LB and played 86‘ in a 1-1 draw with VPS. Scored their goal in the 6th’ (-/-) Match Highlights
Gerald Ben (Pallokerho-35) Started at RST and played 90‘ in a 2-1 Win against MuSa. Picked up a yellow in the 35th’ and Scored the game winner in the 89th’ (-/-)
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South America
Liga DIMAYOR I (Colombia)
Roger Torres (Alianza Petrolera) Started at RCM and played 82‘ in a 2-0 Loss at Junior FC. Picked up a yellow in the 57th’ (-/-) 16/28 passing, 5 crosses, 2/6 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 46 touches, 8/13 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 4 times fouled, 2 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 2/4 aerials won, 6 recoveries Match Highlights
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Primera División (Uruguay)
Bryan Olivera (CA Fénix) Started at LCM and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Loss against Liverpool FC (-/-)
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February 7th
Europe
La Liga (Spain)
Yunus Musah (Valencia CF) Subbed on in the 64th‘ in a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao (6.6/6.73) 0/1 shot on target, 7/7 passing, 17 touches, 4/6 duels won, 3/4 successful dribbles, 1 time fouled, 0/1 aerial won, 1 interception, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
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Segunda Division
Shaq Moore (CD Tenerife) Started at RB and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 Win at Rayo Vallecano (6.9/-) 0/1 shot on target, 8/15 passing, 2 crosses, 0/4 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 32 touches, 2/4 duels won, 1 time fouled, 2 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 1 interception, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
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Bundesliga (Germany)
Chris Richards (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on loan from Bayern Munich) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 3-1 Loss against Eintracht Frankfurt (6.1/6.56) 0/1 shot on target, 42/52 passing, 3/8 accurate long balls, 64 touches, 7/10 duels won, 5 clearances, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 foul, 3/3 successful tackles, 3/4 aerials won, 9 recoveries Match Highlights Personal Highlights
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2. Bundesliga
Timothy Tillman (SpVgg Greuther Furth) Started at CAM and played 45‘ in a 4-1 Win against Würzburger Kickers (6.1/5.98) 12/17 passing, 3 crosses, 1/2 accurate long balls, 21 touches, 0/2 duels won, 0/2 aerial won, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Jann George (SSV Jahn Regensburg) Subbed on in the 45th‘ in a 0-0 draw at Karlsruher SC. Picked up a yellow in the 70th’ (6.1/6.15) 0/2 shots on target, 6/12 passing, 3 crosses, 1 key pass, 22 touches, 1/5 duels won, 0/1 successful dribble, 1 time dispossessed, 1 foul, 1/2 aerials won, 1 interception, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
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3. Liga
Maurice Malone (SV Wehen Wiesbaden on loan from FC Augsburg) Subbed on in the 40th‘ in a 3-1 Win against Turkgucu Munich (-/-)
Kevin Lankford (SV Wehen Wiesbaden on loan from FC St. Pauli) Subbed on in the 64th‘ in a 3-1 Win against Turkgucu Munich. Assisted on the game winner in the 87th’ (-/-)
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Ligue 1 (France)
Timothy Weah (LOSC Lille) Subbed on in the 78th‘ in a 2-0 Win at Nantes (6.0/6.16) 0/1 shot on target, 2/3 passing, 5 touches, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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Liga Pro (Portuguese 2nd Division)
Johan Gomez (FC Porto B) Subbed on in the 90th‘ in a 0-0 draw at Vizela (-/-) Match Highlights
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Matt Miazga (Anderlecht on loan from Chelsea) Started at RCB and went the full 90’ in a 2-1 Win at KRC Genk (6.7/6.34) 37/43 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 49 touches, 2/4 duels won, 4 clearances, 1 foul, 2/4 aerials won, 1 interception, 3 recoveries
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Super Lig (Turkey)
Tyler Boyd (Sivasspor on loan from Besiktas JK) Started at RW and played 45‘ in a 4-1 Win at Ankaragucu (6.5/6.68) 0/1 shot on target, 7/12 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 21 touches, 3/7 duels won, 1 clearance, 1/3 successful dribbles, 1 time dispossessed, 1 foul, 1/1 successful tackle, 1/1 aerial won, 1 interception Match Highlights
Mix Diskerud (Denizlispor) Started at LCM and played 56‘ in a 1-1 draw with Antalyaspor (6.2/6.54) 0/1 shot on target, 5/6 passing, 1 cross, 1/1 accurate long ball, 15 touches, 1/3 duel won, 1 time dispossessed, 1 foul, 1/1 successful tackle, 2 interceptions, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
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Superliga (Denmark)
Haji Wright (SonderjyskE FC) Started at ST and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 Loss against Vejle Boldklub (5.9/-) 0/1 shot on target, 8/15 passing, 37 touches, 6/14 duels won, 1/2 successful dribbles, 3 times dispossessed, 2 times fouled, 1 foul, 0/1 successful tackle, 2/5 aerials won, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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Super League (Switzerland)
Jordan Siebatcheu (BSC Young Boys on loan from Stade Rennais FC) Subbed on in the 71st‘ in a 4-2 Win against FC Lausanne-Sport (5.9/-) 1/2 shot on target, 7/11 passing, 1 key pass, 18 touches, 1/5 duel won, 3 times dispossessed, 1/2 aerials won Match Highlights
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Past weeks Post

For the few of you that might recognise, I made a post some time ago lamenting how shit my Darmstadt 98 squad was in my first season. I’m Darmstadt because my friends and I bought mystery shirts intending to win the Champions League with our given clubs. Lo and behold, I’m virtually in Germany now...
First season was shambolic. We have started with no badges or playing experience so, after a single loss in the opening three games, I successfully lost the dressing room. Tobias Kempe (aka The Instigator) led the charge and became my first “example”. Banished to the youth team until his contract ran out at the end of the season. I was given a board ultimatum to win eight points from fifteen. I negotiated to six. I got thirteen. Job was safe, saw the season out, crept into the top half (literally crept; ended up finishing 9th out of 18 on the final day) as the board desired. Put that season behind me.
New season rolls around, 2021/22, and the board want me to replicate last season’s top half success...
Enter Dany Mota.
On the summer deadline day, two games into the new season, I signed in-game Luxembourger international Dany Mota from Monza for ~£2m. Never have I had a player transform a team the way he did. 31 league appearances, 27 goals and 7 assists later and I have defied all expectations and won Bundesliga 2. In the final games of the season, all of my emails were to the tune of “Mota rallies the troops” and, pretty soon, he was my captain.
The promised land had been reached.
Media predicted a rock bottom finish for me in my first season in the Bundesliga. My heralded 4-4-f’king-2 formation proved to propel me to greater heights, however. Losing only to Bayern in my first eight games, I was sitting pretty - albeit with a nosebleed - approaching double digit games. Mota’s heroics continued, missing out on the top scorer award come the end of the season by two goals as he single-handedly cemented my place in 6th, earning a European spot in the process.
2023/24 season, I am, again, predicted rock bottom. The defence has been improved. Unrealised youngsters are brought in from the various stalwarts of European football. A strike partner, Marco Da Graca, is brought in for my main man. 4-4-2 continues. Bettering my debut top flight campaign, I finish 2nd with 66 points. Da Graca, having not scored a league goal in his first 13 games (but registering an impressive 8 assists), finished with 10 goals and 15 assists. Mota scores 27 goals - again - in the league, winning the top scorer award AND the European Golden Shoe. It is dedicated to me.
The 2024/25 season looms. The media no longer underestimate me, but still expect a mid table side. After losing on pens to Bayern in the Supercup, and drawing a horrendous Champions League group consisting of Barcelona, Lazio and Sporting Lisbon, the league campaign starts brightly. Racking up result after result, beating weak teams convincingly and stealing points away at better sides, I begin the ascent. Mota and Da Graca spearhead one of the youngest teams in the league and, despite Mota’s injury troubles keeping him out of half of the games, they are firing on all cylinders. Bayern are uncharacteristically not finishing games off. Leipzig can’t string wins together. Dortmund are challenging. Holding a two point lead over Dortmund going into the final six games, I head to their patch. Super sub Dapo Mebude rescues a late point to sustain my league lead, the most important goal of the season. Both Dortmund and I falter several times in the final five, but they are unable to better my results when they need to.
With a record-setting tally of 63 points...I have won the Bundesliga.

January 25th
Europe
Liga Pro (Portugese 2nd Division)
Johan Gomez (FC Porto B) Started at RM and played 66‘ in a 1-1 draw with Benfica B (-/-)
Carlos Dos Santos (Benfica B) Started at GK in his team debut and went the full 90’ in a 1-1 draw at FC Porto B. Picked up a a yellow in the 90th’ (-/-)
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Superliga (Albania)
Kyrian Nwabueze (KF Laci) Started at LST and played 83‘ in a 1-0 Win at KF Tirana. Picked up a yellow in the 23rd’ (-/-) Match Highlights 1st Half 2nd Half
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January 26th
Europe
League 1
Lynden Gooch (Sunderland AFC) Subbed on in the 78th‘ in a 1-0 Win at Ipswich Town (6.4/6.46) 1/1 shot on target, 5/7 passing, 2/3 accurate long balls, 2 key passes, 12 touches, 1/3 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 time dispossessed, 1 foul Match Highlights
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2. Bundesliga (German 2nd Division)
Alfredo Morales (Fortuna Düsseldorf) Started at RDM and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw with Hamburger SV (6.8/7.08) 0/1 shot on target, 18/26 passing, 2/4 accurate long balls, 45 touches, 6/10 duels won, 3 clearances, 2 times dispossessed, 3 times fouled, 2 fouls, 3/3 successful tackles, 2 interceptions, 8 recoveries
Bobby Wood (Hamburger SV) Subbed on in the 76th‘ in a 0-0 draw at Fortuna Düsseldorf (6.1/6.15) 1/1 passing, 3 touches, 1/2 duels won, 1 clearance, 1 foul, 1/1 aerial won
Julian Green (SpVgg Greuther Furth) Started at LM and played 67‘ in a 1-0 Win at VfL Osnabruck. Scored the game winner in the 38th’ and Won Player of the Match on Fotmob and WhoScored (8.4/8.70) 1/3 shots on target, 21/30 passing, 3 crosses, 0/2 accurate long balls, 2 key passes, 54 touches, 9/16 duels won, 4/5 successful dribbles, 2 times dispossessed, 3 times fouled, 2 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 1/3 aerials won, 1 interception, 6 recoveries
Timothy Tillman (SpVgg Greuther Furth) Started at LCM and played 90‘ in a 1-0 Win at VfL Osnabruck (7.3/7.93) 0/1 shot on target, 21/31 passing, 3 crosses, 0/1 accurate long ball, 2 key passes, 59 touches, 14/24 duels won, 3/5 successful dribbles, 5 times dispossessed, 5 times fouled, 4/4 successful tackles, 2/3 aerials won, 1 interception, 8 recoveries
Marc Heider (VfL Osnabruck) Subbed on in the 81st‘ in a 1-0 Loss against SpVgg Greuther Furth (-/5.95) 1/1 passing, 1 touche, 0/3 duels won, 1 foul, 0/2 aerials won
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3. Liga
Maurice Malone (SV Wehen Wiesbaden on loan from FC Augsburg) Subbed on in the 19th‘ in a 2-2 draw with Viktoria Koln 1904. Scored their 2nd goal in the 87th’ (-/-) Match Highlights
Marcel Costly (SV Waldhof Mannheim) Started at RW and played 78‘ in a 1-0 Win against Dynamo Dresden (-/-) Match Highlights
Gillian Jurcher (SV Waldhof Mannheim) Subbed on in the 78th‘ in a 1-0 WIn against Dynamo Dresden (-/-)
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Liga NOS (Portugal)
Reggie Cannon (Boavista FC) Started at RB and played 74‘ in a 2-0 Loss against Sporting CP (6.4/6.25) 9/16 pasing, 1/2 accurate long balls, 26 touches, 1/2 duels won, 1 time fouled, 4 interception, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
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Eredivisie (Netherlands)
Luca de la Torre (Heracles Almelo) Started at RCM and went the full 90’ in a 2-2 draw at PEC Zwolle (7.0/6.87) 0/1 shot on target, 30/38 passing, 2 crosses, 0/2 accurate long balls, 6/10 duels won, 2 clearances, 4/4 successful dribbles, 2 times dispossessed, 1/2 successful tackles, 0/1 aerial won, 1 interception, 7 recoveries Match Highlights
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Matt Miazga (Anderlecht on loan from Chelsea) Started at RCB and went the full 90’ in a 1-1 draw at Royal Excel Mouscron (5.9/6.14) 0/2 shots on target, 76/91 passing, 2/10 accurate long balls, 5/6 duels won, 3 clearances, 1 time dispossessed, 1/1 successful tackle, 4/4 aerials won, 3 interceptions, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
Joseph Efford (Waasland-Beveren) Started at RST and went the full 90’ in a 3-2 Loss against KV Mechelen (6.6/6.87) 11/15 passing, 1 cross, 1/2 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 28 touches, 6/9 duels won, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 1/2 successful tackles, 3/5 aerials won, 1 interception, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
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Bundesliga (Austria)
Erik Palmer-Brown (Austria Wien on loan from Manchester City) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 4-0 Win at FC Admira Wacker Mödling (7.0/-) 17/22 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 32 touches, 4/8 duels won, 3 clearances, 2 fouls, 2/2 successful tackles, 2/4 aerials won, 1 interception, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Andrew Wooten (FC Admira Wacker Mödling) Subbed on in the 60th‘ in a 4-0 Loss against Austria Wien (6.1/-) 7/8 passing, 2/2 accurate long balls, 13 touches, 2/4 duels won, 1 clearance, 0/1 successful dribble, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 1/2 aerials won, 1 recovery
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January 27th
Europe
Copa Del rey (Spain)
Yunus Musah (Valencia CF) Subbed on in the 90th‘ in a 3-0 Loss at Sevilla (-/-) 2/2 passing, 2 touches Match Highlights
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Premier league (England)
Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) Subbed on in the 75th‘ in a 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton (6.3/6.27) 9/10 passing, 4 crosses, 16 touches, 2/3 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 foul, 1/1 aerial won, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
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Championship
Matthew Olosunde (Rotherham United) Started at RWB and went the full 90’ in a 3-0 Win at Middlesbrough (7.7/8.24) 7/16 passing, 1 cross, 2/6 accurate long balls, 70 touches, 13/19 duels won, 4 clearances, 1/2 successful dribbles, 1 time dispossessed, 3 times fouled, 1/5 successful tackle, 4/5 aerials won, 5 interception, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
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Coppa Italia (Italy)
Weston Mckennie (Juventus FC on loan from FC Schalke 04) Subbed on in the 87th‘ in a 4-0 Win against SPAL 2013 (-/-) 7/7 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 1 key pass, 11 touches, 1/2 duels won, 1 time dispossessed, 1/1 aerial won Match Highlights
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2. Bundesliga (German 2nd Division)
Jann George (SSV Jahn Regensburg) Started at RM and played 82‘ in a 1-0 Win at Nurnberg (6.6/6.51) 0/1 shot on target, 18/29 passing, 1 cross, 0/3 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 41 touches, 4/12 duels won, 2/3 successful dribbles, 1 time fouled, 2 fouls, 0/1 successful tackle, 0/2 aerials won, 11 recoveries
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3. Liga
Jalen Hawkins (FC Ingolstadt) Subbed on in the 79th‘ in a 1-1 draw with Hallescher FC (-/-) Match Highlights
Terrence Boyd (Hallescher FC) Started at RST and went the full 90’ in a 1-1 draw at FC Ingolstadt. Scored their goal in the 51st’ (-/-)
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Mark McKenzie (KRC Genk) Subbed on in the 67th‘ in a 3-2 Win against Zulte Waregem (6.3/6.06) 12/12 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 16 touches, 2/2 duels won, 1 clearance, 0/1 successful tackle, 1/1 aerial won, 1 recovery Match Highlights
Panagiotis Armenakas (Zulte Waregem) Started at RM and played 64‘ in a 3-2 Loss at KRC Genk (-/6.02)
Chris Durkin (Sint Truidense W) Started at CM and went the full 90’ in a 1-1 draw at Gent. Assisted on their goal in the 23rd’ and Won Player of the Match on Fotmob (7.8/7.56) 26/37 passing, 2/5 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 53 touches, 6/7 duels won, 4 clearances, 1 foul, 3/4 successful tackle, 2/2 aerials won, 2 interception, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
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Bundesliga (Austria)
Brenden Aaronson (RB Salzburg) Started at RM and played 63‘ in a 3-0 Win against Ried. Assisted on the game winner in the 15th’ (7.1/-) 13/20 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 1 key pass, 33 touches, 2/7 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 2 times dispossessed, 1/1 successful tackle, 0/2 aerials won, 5 recoveries 1st Half 2nd Half Personal Highlights
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Premier League (Scotland)
Scott Pittman (Livingston FC) Started at CAM and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Win against Kilmarnock FC. Scored their 2nd goal in the 90th’ (7.3/7.08) 1/1 shot on target, 16/20 passing, 2/5 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 29 touches, 1/9 duels won, 1 time dispossessed, 1 time fouled, 0/7 aerials won, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
Danny Rogers (Kilmarnock FC) Started at GK and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Loss at Livingston FC (5.7/5.95) 1 save inside the b ox, 1 punch, 1 throw, 9/27 passing, 8/26 accurate long balls, 31 touches, 2 clearances, 10 recoveries
Ian Harkes (Dundee United FC) Started at LCM and went the full 90’ in a 5-1 Loss against St. Mirren. Scored their goal in the 54th’ (7.3/6.93) 1/1 shot on target, 30/37 passing, 1/2 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 49 touches, 2/7 duels won, 4 clearances, 1 time dispossessed, 2/3 aerials won, 2 interceptions, 5 recoveries Match Highlights
Dillon Powers (Dundee United FC) Started at CDM and played 45‘ in a 5-1 Loss against St. Mirren (6.2/6.14) 1/1 shot on target, 22/27 passing, 2/4 accurate long balls, 38 touches, 2/5 duels won, 3 clearances, 2 times fouled, 1 foul, 1/3 aerials won, 1 interception, 9 recoveries
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Premier league (Israel)
Josh Cohen (Maccabi Haifa) Started at GK and went the full 90’ in a 2-1 Loss at Maccabi Tel Aviv (-/-) Match Highlights
George Fochive (Hapoel Kfar Saba) Started at CB and played 83‘ in a 1-0 Loss against Maccabi Netanya (-/-) Match Highlights
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Nemzeti Bajnokság I (Hungary)
Henry Wingo (Ferencvarosi TC) Subbed on in the 80th’ for his team debut in a 3-0 Win at Budafoki MTE (-/-) Match Highlights
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January 28th
Europe
2. Bundesliga (German 2nd DIvision)
Leon Flach (FC St. Pauli) Subbed on in the 69th‘ in a 3-2 Loss against Bochum (6.2/6.15) 6/12 passing, 1 cross, 1/1 accurate long ball, 21 touches, 2/4 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 foul, 1/1 aerial won, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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Eredivisie (Netherlands)
Kik Pierie (Twente FC on loan from Ajax) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw at Sparta Rotterdam (7.2/7.28) 74/85 passing, 14/18 accurate long balls, 98 touches, 2/4 duels won, 5 clearances, 1/1 successful tackle, 1/3 aerials won, 4 interceptions, 5 recoveries Match Highlights
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Super League 1 (Greece)
Gboly Ariyibi (Panetolikos GFS) Started at LW and went the full 90’ in a 1-1 draw with Atromitos (-/-) Match Highlights
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January 29th
Europe
2. Bundesliga (German 2nd Division)
Alfredo Morales (Fortuna Düsseldorf) Subbed on in the 60th‘ in a 2-1 Loss at Wurzburger Kickers (6.1/6.10) 9/13 passing, 2/5 accurate long balls, 17 touches, 2/4 duels won, 2 clearances, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 1/2 aerials won, 5 recoveries Match Highlights
Julian Green (SpVgg Greuther Furth) Started at LCM and played 74‘ in a 3-0 Win against Erzgebirge Aue, Picked up a yellow in the 22nd’ and Scored the 3rd goal in the 60th’ (7.7/7.58) 1/3 shots on target, 20/23 passing, 1 cross, 0/1 accurate long ball, 38 touches, 4/10 duels won, 1/2 successful dribble, 1 time dispossessed, 2 times fouled, 2 fouls, 1/3 aerials won, 2 interception, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
Timothy Tillman (SpVgg Greuther Furth) Subbed on in the 74th‘ in a 3-0 Win against Erzgebirge Aue (6.1/6.02) 5/5 passing, 6 touches, 1 recovery
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Joseph Efford (Waasland-Beveren) Subbed on in the 74th‘ in a 3-2 Loss at Royal Antwerp (6.0/5.90) 2/4 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 5 touches, 1 recovery
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Challenge League (Swiss 2nd Division)
Ilan Sauter (FC Wil 1900 on loan from FC Zurich) Started at LCB and played 76‘ in a 2-1 Win at SC Kriens (-/-)
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South America
Primera División (Uruguay)
Bryan Olivera (CA Fénix) Started at CAM and played 63‘ in a 3-3 draw with Plaza Colonia. Assisted on the opener in the 13th’ (-/-) Match Highlights
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Past weekends Post

January 18th
Europe
2. Bundesliga (German 2nd Division)
Bobby Wood (Hamburger SV) Subbed on in the 61st‘ in a 5-0 Win against VfL Osnabruck (6.0/6.05) 2/5 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 7 touches, 1/2 duels won, 1 time dispossessed, 1/1 aerial won
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January 19th
Europe
Premier league (England)
Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) Started at LW and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Loss at Leicester City (6.4/6.25) 0/1 shot on target, 20/29 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 1 key pass, 48 touches, 8/13 duels won, 2/4 successful dribbles, 3 times dispossessed, 3 times fouled, 1/2 successful tackles, 1/1 aerial won, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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Championship
Cameron Carter-Vickers (AFC Bournemouth on loan from Tottenham Hotspur) Started at RCB and played 45‘ in a 1-0 Loss at Derby County (6.6/6.54) 42/51 passing, 4/7 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 58 touches, 7/10 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 2 times fouled, 1 foul, 0/1 successful tackle, 3/5 aerials won, 1 interception, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
Matthew Olosunde (Rotherham United) Started at RWB and went the full 90’ in a 3-3 draw with Stoke City. Picked up a yellow in the 90th’ (6.3/6.30) 13/18 passing, 3/5 accurate long balls, 46 touches, 7/15 duels won, 3 times dispossessed, 3 times fouled, 2/3 successful tackles, 1/4 aerials won, 2 interceptions Match Highlights
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Bundesliga (Germany)
Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) Subbed on in the 73rd‘ in a 2-1 Loss at Bayer Leverkusen (6.1/6.04) 6/10 passing, 12 touches, 1/1 duel won, 1/1 aerial won, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
John Anthony Brooks (VfL Wolfsburg) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Win at Mainz 05 (7.7/7.73) 0/1 shot on target, 72/87 passing, 4/11 accurate long balls, 99 touches, 11/13 duels won, 5 clearances, 1/1 successful dribble, 0/1 successful tackle, 9/11 aerials won, 1 interception, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
Josh Sargent (SV Werder Bremen) Started at LST and played 73‘ in a 1-0 Loss at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Picked up a yellow in the 48th’ (5.9/5.99) 0/2 shots on target, 15/18 passing, 1 key pass, 32 touches, 0/3 duels won, 3 fouls, 1 interception, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
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3. Liga
Mael Corboz (SC Verl) Started at RCM and went the full 90’ in a 1-1 draw with FSV Zwickau (-/-) Match Highlights
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Matt Miazga (Anderlecht on loan from Chelsea) Started at RCB and went the full 90’ in a 3-0 Win against Sporting Charleroi (7.3/7.41) 0/3 shots on target, 53/62 passing, 4/5 accurate long balls, 73 touches, 4/5 duels won, 4 clearances, 4/5 aerials won, 3 interceptions, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Joseph Efford (Waasland-Beveren) Subbed on in the 90th‘ in a 1-1 draw at Royal Excel Mouscron (-/6.10) Match Highlights
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January 20th
Europe
Championship (English 2nd Division)
Alex Mighten (Nottingham Forest) Started at LW and played 55‘ in a 2-1 Loss against Middlesbrough (5.9/5.90) 5/9 passing. 1/1 accurate long ball, 24 touches, 5/11 duels won, 2/5 successful dribbles, 1 time dispossessed, 2 times fouled, 1 foul, 1/2 aerials won, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
Geoff Cameron (QPR) Started at CB and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 Win at Cardiff City. Picked up a yellow in the 48th’ (6.5/6.96) 13/27 passing, 2/6 accurate long balls, 40 touches, 7/17 duels won, 3 clearances, 1/1 successful dribble, 4 times dispossessed, 2 fouls, 2/3 successful tackles, 3/6 aerials won, 1 interception, 6 recoveries Match Highlights
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Supercoppa Italiana (Italy)
Weston Mckennie (Juventus FC on loan from FC Schalke 04) Started at RM and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Win against Napoli (6.7/6.90) 18/22 passing, 1 cross, 3 key passes, 39 touches, 4/13 duels won, 1 clearance, 3/4 successful dribbles, 1 time dispossessed, 2 fouls, 0/1 successful tackle, 0/3 aerials won, 1 interception, 6 recoveries Match Highlights
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Bundesliga (Germany)
Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig) Subbed on in the 76th‘ in a 1-0 Win against Union Berlin (6.3/6.39) 3/4 passing, 1/1 accurate long ball, 1 key pass, 5 touches, 1/2 duels won, 1 foul, 1/1 aerial won, 1 interception Match Highlights
Timothy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt) Subbed on in the 79th‘ in a 2-2 draw at SC Freiburg (6.0/5.99) 3/5 passing, 1 cross, 9 touches Match Highlights
Matthew Hoppe (FC Schalke 04) Started at ST and went the full 90’ in a 2-1 Loss against FC Koln. Scored their lone Goal in the 57th’ (7.2/7.10) 1/1 shot on target, 15/21 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 1 key pass, 28 touches, 3/9 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 time dispossessed, 2/7 aerials won, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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Coupe de France (France)
Nicholas Gioacchini (SM Caen) Started at RW and went the full 90’ in a 3-1 Win at Guingamp. Scored the game winner in the 47th’ (-/-) Match Highlights
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KNVB Cup (Netherlands)
Luca de la Torre (Heracles Almelo) Started at LW and went the full 90’ in a 3-2 Loss at Feyenoord. Assisted on the 2nd goal in the 90th’ (-/-) Match Highlights
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Brendan Hines-Ike (KV Kortrijk) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Loss against Sint Truidense W (6.3/5.94) 0/2 shots on target, 34/47 passing, 1 cross, 5/8 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 58 touches, 4/7 duels won, 2 times fouled, 2 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 1/3 aerials won, 8 recoveries Match Highlights
Chris Durkin (Sint Truidense W) Started at RWB and went the full 90’ in a 2-0 Win at KV Kortrijk (8.0/7.75) 12/26 passing, 1 cross, 2/7 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 55 touches, 5/10 duels won, 6 clearances, 3 times fouled, 1 foul, 2/2 successful tackle, 0/2 aerials won, 5 interceptions, 5 recoveries
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Premier League (Scotland)
Scott Pittman (Livingston FC) Started at LCM and went the full 90’ in a 2-2 draw with Celtic (7.0/6.85) 0/1 shot on target, 10/20 passing, 1/2 accurate long balls, 36 touches, 7/13 duels won, 1/2 successful dribbles, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 3/5 successful tackle, 0/4 aerials won, 2 interceptions, 2 recoveries Match Highlights
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Greek Cup (Greece)
Gboly Ariyibi (Panetolikos GFS) Started at RM and played 74‘ in a 3-0 Loss against Olympiacos (-/-) Match Highlights
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Super League (Switzerland)
Jordan Siebatcheu (BSC Young Boys on loan from Stade Rennais FC) Subbed on in the 81st‘ in a 2-0 Win at FC Lugano (-/-) 0/3 passing, 5 touches, 0/2 duels won, 1 time dispossessed, 0/1 aerial won Match Highlights
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Superliga (Albania)
Kyrian Nwabueze (KF Laci) Subbed on in the 46th‘ in a 1-1 draw with Skenderbeu. Scored their goal in the 51st’ (-/-) Match Highlights
Aleksandar Isaevski (KF Vllaznia) Started at LB and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 Win at Bylis (-/-) Match Highlights
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South America
Serie A (Brazil)
Johnny (Sport Club Internacional) Subbed on in the 71st‘ in a 5-1 Win at São Paulo (5.9/5.95) 6/10 passing, 0/1 accurate long ball, 11 touches, 0/1 duel won, 1 time dispossessed, 3 recoveries Match Highlights
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Primera División (Uruguay)
Bryan Olivera (CA Fénix) Started at CM and played 85‘ in a 3-0 Loss at Montevideo City Torque (-/-)
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January 21st
Europe
Copa del Rey (Spain)
Konrad de la Fuente (FC Barcelona) Subbed on in the 99th‘ in a 2-0 Extra Time Win at UE Cornella (6.4/-) Match Highlights
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La Liga (Spain)
Yunus Musah (Valencia CF) Subbed on in the 58th‘ in a 1-1 draw with Osasuna (6.3/6.22) 12/17 passing, 1 cross, 1/2 accurate long balls, 24 touches, 2/3 duels won, 1/1 successful dribble, 1 time fouled, 0/1 aerial won, 1 recovery Match Highlights
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January 22nd
Europe
Bundesliga (Germany)
Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) Subbed on in the 70th‘ in a 4-2 Loss at Borussia Mönchengladbach (6.0/5.94) 7/8 passing, 2 crosses, 2 key passes, 13 touches, 1/3 duels won, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 0/1 aerial won Match Highlights
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2. Bundesliga
Alfredo Morales (Fortuna Düsseldorf) Started at RDM and went the full 90’ in a 3-3 draw with SpVgg Greuther Furth (6.7/6.78) 31/2 passing, 5/5 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 45 touches, 6/12 duels won, 3 times dispossessed, 2 fouls, 4/5 successful tackles, 1/2 aerials won, 1 interception, 12 recoveries Match Highlights
Julian Green (SpVgg Greuther Furth) Started at LCM and played 70‘ in a 3-3 draw at Fortuna Düsseldorf. Scored the 2nd goal in the 29th’ (7.0/7.23) 1/1 shot on target, 2 crosses, 1/1 accurate long ball, 41 touches, 4/12 duels won, 0/2 successful dribbles, 3 times dispossessed, 1 time fouled, 1 foul, 0/2 successful tackles, 1/2 aerials won, 1 interception, 7 recoveries
Marc Heider (VfL Osnabruck) Started at LM and went the full 90’ in a 1-0 Loss against Erzgebirge Aue. Picked up a yellow in the 81st’ (6.5/6.43) 12/18 passing, 2 crosses, 0/2 accurate long balls, 2 key passes, 35 touches, 5/11 duels won, 1 clearance, 2/3 successful dribbles, 1 time dispossessed, 3 fouls, 1/1 successful tackle, 2/3 aerials won, 4 recoveries Match Highlights
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3. Liga
Chris Richards (Bayern Munich II) Started at LCB and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw at Turkgucu Munich (7.4/-) 1/1 shot on target, 84/90 passing, 10/12 accurate long balls, 105 touches, 3/7 duels won, 3 clearances, 2 times dispossessed, 2/2 successful tackles, 1/2 aerials won, 5 interceptions, 3 recoveries 1st Half 2nd Half
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Jupiler Pro League (Belgium)
Matt Miazga (Anderlecht on loan from Chelsea) Started at RCB and went the full 90’ in a 0-0 draw with Waasland-Beveren (7.4/7.44) 72/77 passing, 13/14 accurate long balls, 1 key pass, 87 touches, 2/2 duels won, 3 clearances, 2/2 aerials won, 3 interceptions, 3 recoveries
Joseph Efford (Waasland-Beveren) Subbed on in the 88th‘ in a 0-0 draw at Anderlecht (-/6.04) 0/1 passing, 2 touches, 0/1 duel won, 1 clearance
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