Below you will find super interesting articles about soccer players and managers who have impacted our great game. We have not just covered the best players globally, just like you would find on other soccer websites. Instead, we have shared untold stories about talented people who have made football so interesting.
Sir John Charles Clegg, commonly known as Charles Clegg, was a prominent figure in English football. Not only did he play in the first international match between England and Scotland in 1872, but he also served as the chairman and …
Charles Clegg: Soccer Player, Referee, Founder, FA President Read More »
Anson Dorrance is a famous US soccer head coach who is primarily known for his success and influence in women’s soccer. Currently, he coaches the University of North Carolina women’s soccer team. [1] His coaching record is one of the …
Anson Dorrance: USA College Most Successful Soccer Coach Read More »
Emmanuel Petit is a retired soccer player representing the French national soccer team and some of the biggest European clubs, such as Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Monaco. Petit became worldwide prominence with the midfield partnership he developed with Patrick Vieira …
Emmanuel Petit: One Of The Best Defensive Midfielders Read More »
In the 1930s, Austria was home to a formidable soccer team that captivated Europe with its skill and dominance. The mastermind behind this “Wunderteam” was Hugo Meisl, who is often compared to the creators of the legendary Hungarian team of …
Hugo Meisl: Mastermind Of The Famous Austrian Wunderteam Read More »
Dave Mackay was one of the greatest players in British football during the post-war period. A barrel-chested left-half, his gritty determination, and powerful tackle often marked him out as one of the game’s hard men. Still, he also possessed excellent …
Dave Mackay: The Determined Hard Man Of 1960s British Soccer Read More »
David Sergio Trezeguet, a former professional footballer, began his career in Argentina and made his professional debut for Club Atlético Platense in 1994. He then transferred to AS Monaco, where David Trezeguet formed a successful striking partnership with Thierry Henry. …
David Trezeguet: 1998 World Cup And 2000 European Winner Read More »
Pelé is widely recognized as the greatest soccer player the world has ever seen, yet he played in just a handful of games in England and never at the country’s home of football, Wembley Stadium. Pele’s first game in the …
Pelés First Game: Playing Sheffield Wednesday At Hillsborough Read More »
An eventful career in soccer is coming to an end. Multiple dynasties have come and gone, new players have carved out careers, and legends have retired. But nobody has left a more enduring mark on the 2010s than Leo Messi. …
Leo Messi: His Stats Include 789 Goals In 1000 Appearances Read More »
In 1978, the Football League lifted a 47-year ban on signing foreign players, and an influx of new talent flooded England’s shores. At the forefront of this revolution was Osvaldo Ardiles. He became referred to as ‘Ossie’ or Ossie Ardiles …
Osvaldo Ardiles: The Playmaker That Shaped English Football Read More »
The trajectory of a young player’s career is often a result of potential and determination, and sometimes it is at the mercy of pure luck. For example, when the young Cristiano Ronaldo was part of Sporting’s youth system, it was …
Young Cristiano Ronaldo: The Emergence of the Megastar Read More »
