Name: Kerem Bulut  Position: Striker  Age: 23  Country: Australia  Club: Iraklis    A prodigious striker with a fiery temperament and a reputation for embroiling himself in controversy, Kerem Bulut is one of Australia’s most exciting and fascinating young footballers. Bulut first made a name for himself at the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship in China, where 

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HEADS UP: 1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest FIFA 16 has already created a huge buzz in the gaming world and is probably the best sports game of the year. Inclusion of Legends in both Xbox and Play Station has played a great deal in bringing this success. Let’s find out who are 

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Pione Sisto’s performances during the Under-21 Euros in June have opened for a move to Ajax, according to Danish press. The 20-year-old’s talent is undeniable, and a move to a bigger club such as Ajax this summer seems likely. In fact, Midtjylland FC, his club in Denmark, expects him to be their biggest ever sale. 

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It is easy to notice some players whether it be as a result of a spectacular goal, a dazzling display of skill, a defence-splitting pass or a goal-saving challenge but Argentina and Lazio’s midfield engine Lucas Biglia is known for none of these things. Unassuming and quiet, Biglia may never steal the headlines, but he 

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Throughout the spring there have been rumours about Son Heung-Min moving to Anfield, and there are plenty of European clubs keeping a close eye on Son this summer. The twenty-three year old had a phenomenal season for Bayer Leverkusen scoring eleven goals in the Bundesliga, and seventeen in total, as he helped Leverkusen finish fourth 

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Name: Kyriakos Papadopoulos  Position: Centre-back  Age: 23  Country: Greece  Club: Bayer Leverkusen    It is a testament to Kyriakos Papadopoulos’ ability and reputation that Bayer Leverkusen turned his loan move into a permanent one this season, despite the player spending a large portion of his time at the BayArena on the treatment tables. Leverkusen paid 

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Well, for the people who have followed my articles on O-Posts (if so, thank you), you will know I have had an article on Anwar El Ghazi and whether he was ready for the step up and another concerning the Sergio Ramos to Man United rumors. This article is a mix of those two. Because 

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Talented footballers seem to be growing thick and fast in Norway these days. 17-year-old Sander Svendsen, who The Guardian last year tipped to become “the next great Norwegian footballer”, has already received international plaudits for his talent. On their list of the world’s greatest talents born in 1997, Svendsen was the only Norwegian player to 

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Rivaldo Coetzee may only be 18-years-old, but he is almost already a seasoned professional at both club and international level. The South African teenager, who plays for Ajax Cape Town, made his international debut at just seventeen in 2014, and has been a constant fixture in the national set-up ever since. And of course, with 

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Whisked away from Brazil at the tender age of 18 before playing a single professional game, it is no surprise that the Monaco right-back Fabinho was until recently a virtual unknown in his homeland. Now however, having been handed his international debut by Dunga and being reportedly targeted by Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and 

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Akinjide Idowu is definitely not the most popular from the present crop of the Nigeria U20’s, but the young lad has been tipped for great things. The 18-year old defensive midfielder is seen as a future leader in the Super Eagles, and most European clubs agree as they have been circling him for quite a 

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One big money European transfer that looks almost certain to happen is the departure of Valencia’s Argentine international, Nicolas Otamendi. The rugged 27-year-old has already made it quite clear that his future belongs away from the Mestalla and has informed the club of his desire, leaving the door open, it would appear, for two of 

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20-year-old Riyaad Norodien had to wait a lot longer to make his senior debut than was originally anticipated due to a long contract dispute, but when he finally featured for Ajax Cape Town in South Africa in April 2015, the youngster who came through the club’s development system made an immediate impression.   QUICK FACTS: 

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Name: Nikos Karelis  Position: Forward  Age: 23  Country: Greece  Club: Panathinaikos Since the 2014 World Cup, Greek football has endured a dark period, given the struggle of both the national team and the various off-field controversies surrounding the domestic game. The one bright spark, though, has been Nikos Karelis. The 23 year-old forward has been 

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There is a talent walking around Amsterdam. His name is Anwar El Ghazi, who is of Moroccan origin and he is being linked with some big European clubs. But the question is: is he ready? But before I tell you my verdict on whether this talent is ready for the next step, let’s take a 

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Name: Tommy Oar Position: Winger Age: 23 Country: Australia Club: Out of contract Although he has an Asian Cup winners’ medal, A-League Young Player of the Year medal and FIFA U-20 World Cup Goal of the Tournament to his name already, Tommy Oar has yet to reach anywhere near his full potential as a footballer. 

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At only 17, IK Start midfielder Kristoffer Ajer has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in England. Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham have all shown interest in the 1,96m tall Norwegian youngster – and a move to the Premier League might be on the cards this summer.   QUICK FACTS: Name: Kristoffer Ajer Age: 

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If the seasonal rumour mill is to be believed Liverpool may well find themselves robbed of the services of talented youngster Raheem Sterling and despite the bulging bank account that will result, Brendan Rodgers and company will face the difficult task of finding an adequate replacement. One name that is being linked with a move 

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In the 2014 World Cup, goalkeeping was one of the Korean National Team’s weakest spots, with Suwon Bluewings’ ‘keeper Jung Sung-Ryong being criticised by many fans of Korean football for his frequent errors. Jung managed to maintain his first team spot despite a poor season in the K-League, but his performance against Algeria, where he 

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The European under-21 championship is known as a valuable platform for scouts from all over the continent, from the small to the big clubs, to scour for the best, upcoming talent on offer. And this is certainly the case for those hailing from a relatively obscure region such as Scandinavia. To give on-lookers a heads-up, 

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Name: Ivan Franjic Position: Right-back Age: 27 Country: Australia Club: Melbourne City   A technically gifted, tenacious footballer, Ivan Franjic has potentially his best years ahead of him despite being 27. Beginning his career in the semi-professional circuit of Australian football, in 2009 he signed for A-League club Brisbane Roar. In the five years that 

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Name: Kostas Manolas Position: Centre-back Age: 24 Country: Greece Club: AS Roma   A rising star of European football, Manolas made his name in Greece with AEK Athens before a controversial move to their city rivals Olympiacos (his uncle Stelios Manolas was an AEK legend). After a series of eye-catching performances with the Greek giants 

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