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Europe's Best Wingers for Defensive Contribution

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Nov 15 2011 16:27
Europe's Best Wingers for Defensive Contribution Having looked at the best full-backs for their attacking contribution, it seemed only fair for WhoScored to analyse the best wingers going in the other direction.We looked at wide midfielders who constantly help out their full-back and don't shirk their defensive responsibilities, judging candidates...
Categories: Player Focus

Baines Leads Way for Europe's Best Attacking Full-Backs

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Nov 14 2011 16:32
Baines Leads Way for Europe's Best Attacking Full-Backs The job of the full-back has changed dramatically over the years, arguably more so than any other role on the pitch. Club and opposition pending, a full-back is expected to work up and down the flank more so than a traditional wide midfielder in many sides these days, and the right and left-backs' r...
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WhoScored Scout: Europe's Top 20 Under-21s

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Nov 11 2011 17:28
WhoScored Scout: Europe's Top 20 Under-21s WhoScored has been on a scouting mission across Europe's top 5 leagues to pinpoint the up and coming stars on the continent. Based on WhoScored ratings we have compiled a list of the top 20 under-21s so far this season, analysing 5 of the top 10 in particular, over a range of positions.All players a...
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Player Focus: Shot Shy Villa Profiting from Gift of the Gab

by Martin Laurence at Thursday, Nov 10 2011 16:51
Player Focus: Shot Shy Villa Profiting from Gift of the Gab The story of the local boy turned good is a heartwarming one for a fan of any club, and the affinity between Gabby Agbonlahor, Aston Villa and its fans is one that is rekindling this season. The Erdington-born forward broke into the Villa side at such a young age, it is easy to forget that he is sti...
Categories: Player Focus | Team Focus

National Team Focus: France, Italy, and Germany

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Nov 9 2011 17:11
National Team Focus: France, Italy, and Germany As Europe's clubs take a break from competitive action, much like the players on international duty, WhoScored.com never rests! Having analysed the best available England and Spain XIs ahead of their mouthwatering showdown on Saturday from the squads selected, we compare the likes of France, Italy a...
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Outsiders Should be Preferred Out Wide vs Spain

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Nov 8 2011 15:59
Outsiders Should be Preferred Out Wide vs Spain England go into their eye-catching friendly with Spain on Saturday with a number of players knowing that this coming week's fixtures may be key in proving they have what it takes against the very best on the international scene. With the likes of Rooney, Young and Gerrard all absent, a number of pla...
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WhoScored Pits England's Best Available XI vs Spain

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Nov 7 2011 16:55
WhoScored Pits England's Best Available XI vs Spain The international breaks have been coming thick and fast, and too much so for many of the club managers' liking, though November's friendlies will be the last for a considerable period. With that in mind WhoScored will be analysing, throughout the week, what is undoubtedly one of the most mouth-wate...
Categories: Player Focus | Team Focus

Blackburn & Sunderland Aiming to Overturn Woeful Records

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Nov 4 2011 16:05
Blackburn & Sunderland Aiming to Overturn Woeful Records WhoScored looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League, with three sides desperate to end their opponent's respective records, be it from this season or past encounters between the teams. This Saturday, Everton travel to St. James' Park to play a Newcastle side who are unbeaten all season, whil...
Categories: League Focus | Team Focus

Contrasting Finishing Leaving Top Creators with Contrasting Figures

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Nov 2 2011 17:03
Contrasting Finishing Leaving Top Creators with Contrasting Figures WhoScored has trawled through the stats once more to provide you with in depth data on the most creative players across Europe's top 5 leagues, based on key passes per game. To gain a greater understanding of the individuals who have consistently laid on chance after chance for teammates, only playe...
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Ballon d'Oh! Six of the Best to Miss Out on Elite Shortlist

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Nov 1 2011 16:56
Ballon d'Oh! Six of the Best to Miss Out on Elite Shortlist Today saw the unveiling of this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or nominees with the usual suspects in the fray and expected to dominate the voting. The list includes 23 players that will eventually be narrowed down to just 3, and while Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are widely expected to be among them, t...
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