Hi, hello, just in case something's popped up:
Not sure how much use this will be but: I'll be moving to London this September for my MA, so I'm looking for — preferably well-paying — part-time football work, whether that's on-location or remote/semi-remote.
November 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Hi, hello, just in case something's popped up:
If you've DMed me here, do DM me on Twitter or send me an email at ashwinraman204(at)gmail(dot)com, because I'm locked out of BlueSky DMs due to UK age verification rules. The face scan tells me I'm u18 (I am in fact 22), and they aren't accepting my Indian card.
September 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
If you've DMed me here, do DM me on Twitter or send me an email at ashwinraman204(at)gmail(dot)com, because I'm locked out of BlueSky DMs due to UK age verification rules. The face scan tells me I'm u18 (I am in fact 22), and they aren't accepting my Indian card.
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Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs.
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Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs.
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Hear me out: Savinho would be the signing of the summer
Even at City's asking price, the artist formerly known as Sávio has a staggering ceiling - and could change Tottenham Hotspur's trajectory
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August 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/savinho-woul...
Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/savinho-woul...
*NEW*
Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/savinho-woul...
Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/savinho-woul...
Hear me out: Savinho would be the signing of the summer
Even at City's asking price, the artist formerly known as Sávio has a staggering ceiling - and could change Tottenham Hotspur's trajectory
scoutedftbl.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
*NEW*
Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/savinho-woul...
Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs.
Subscribe and read!
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From my article dropping tomorrow: I know the percentages seem small, but contrary to prevalent narratives, teams in the 'Big 5' leagues move the ball into dangerous areas through dribbling more and more every passing season.
August 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
From my article dropping tomorrow: I know the percentages seem small, but contrary to prevalent narratives, teams in the 'Big 5' leagues move the ball into dangerous areas through dribbling more and more every passing season.
Not sure how much use this will be but: I'll be moving to London this September for my MA, so I'm looking for — preferably well-paying — part-time football work, whether that's on-location or remote/semi-remote.
July 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Not sure how much use this will be but: I'll be moving to London this September for my MA, so I'm looking for — preferably well-paying — part-time football work, whether that's on-location or remote/semi-remote.
Reposted by Ashwin Raman
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Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again.
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scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
Why are all the strikers massive again?
Detailing the reasons for and ramifications of the jumbo-sized centre-forward trend
scoutedftbl.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
*NEW*
Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
Why are all the strikers massive again?
Detailing the reasons for and ramifications of the jumbo-sized centre-forward trend
scoutedftbl.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
*NEW*
Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again.
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
Reposted by Ashwin Raman
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Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues?
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Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues?
Subscribe and read!
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Tolu Arokodare, the goalscorer who can’t finish
Can a striker be great if they can't keep shots beneath the crossbar?
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July 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues?
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/tolu-arokoda...
Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues?
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/tolu-arokoda...
*NEW*
Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues?
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/tolu-arokoda...
Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues?
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/tolu-arokoda...
Tolu Arokodare, the goalscorer who can’t finish
Can a striker be great if they can't keep shots beneath the crossbar?
scoutedftbl.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
*NEW*
Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues?
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/tolu-arokoda...
Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues?
Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/tolu-arokoda...
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Thierno Barry's €32.5-million move to Everton is one of the most exciting signings of this transfer window. Here's a piece on his unique player profile, his peculiar career path, and how well he'd fit into Moyes' Everton. Subscribe and read!
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Thierno Barry's €32.5-million move to Everton is one of the most exciting signings of this transfer window. Here's a piece on his unique player profile, his peculiar career path, and how well he'd fit into Moyes' Everton. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/thierno-barr...
Is Thierno Barry a good signing for Everton?
We've got the lowdown on David Moyes' newest addition, a jumbo-sized French striker
scoutedftbl.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Thierno Barry's €32.5-million move to Everton is one of the most exciting signings of this transfer window. Here's a piece on his unique player profile, his peculiar career path, and how well he'd fit into Moyes' Everton. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/thierno-barr...
Thierno Barry's €32.5-million move to Everton is one of the most exciting signings of this transfer window. Here's a piece on his unique player profile, his peculiar career path, and how well he'd fit into Moyes' Everton. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/thierno-barr...
Plugging this again. I do think his value is blunted as a starting left-winger while being too good/expensive to serve merely as a Saka backup at Arsenal, though.
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With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read!
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With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/noni-madueke...
Hear me out: Noni Madueke is about to explode
A goalscoring boom is on the horizon for England's divisive winger, even if everyone's quite sniffy about him
scoutedftbl.com
July 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Plugging this again. I do think his value is blunted as a starting left-winger while being too good/expensive to serve merely as a Saka backup at Arsenal, though.
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With @tomoc.bsky.social and @jakeentwistle.bsky.social, I contributed to SCOUTED's take on Jamie Gittens' move to Chelsea. I assess his broader profile, his fit at Chelsea, and how it'd all work out. Give it a read!
scoutedftbl.com/jamie-gitten...
With @tomoc.bsky.social and @jakeentwistle.bsky.social, I contributed to SCOUTED's take on Jamie Gittens' move to Chelsea. I assess his broader profile, his fit at Chelsea, and how it'd all work out. Give it a read!
scoutedftbl.com/jamie-gitten...
Transfer Analysis: Jamie Gittens joins Chelsea
Who is Jamie Gittens? Is he good at football? Well, yes. But will he be good at football for Chelsea? Much to ponder.
scoutedftbl.com
July 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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With @tomoc.bsky.social and @jakeentwistle.bsky.social, I contributed to SCOUTED's take on Jamie Gittens' move to Chelsea. I assess his broader profile, his fit at Chelsea, and how it'd all work out. Give it a read!
scoutedftbl.com/jamie-gitten...
With @tomoc.bsky.social and @jakeentwistle.bsky.social, I contributed to SCOUTED's take on Jamie Gittens' move to Chelsea. I assess his broader profile, his fit at Chelsea, and how it'd all work out. Give it a read!
scoutedftbl.com/jamie-gitten...
In case you missed it:
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Most scouting discourse surrounds the new and the upcoming. But do talents whose stocks have fallen in recent years offer clubs bargains? Here are profiles of three such cases: Arnau Martinez, Folarin Balogun, and Löis Openda. Buy the dip!
scoutedftbl.com/europes-leas...
Most scouting discourse surrounds the new and the upcoming. But do talents whose stocks have fallen in recent years offer clubs bargains? Here are profiles of three such cases: Arnau Martinez, Folarin Balogun, and Löis Openda. Buy the dip!
scoutedftbl.com/europes-leas...
July 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In case you missed it:
*FREE TO READ*
Most scouting discourse surrounds the new and the upcoming. But do talents whose stocks have fallen in recent years offer clubs bargains? Here are profiles of three such cases: Arnau Martinez, Folarin Balogun, and Löis Openda. Buy the dip!
scoutedftbl.com/europes-leas...
Most scouting discourse surrounds the new and the upcoming. But do talents whose stocks have fallen in recent years offer clubs bargains? Here are profiles of three such cases: Arnau Martinez, Folarin Balogun, and Löis Openda. Buy the dip!
scoutedftbl.com/europes-leas...
July 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
*FREE TO READ*
Most scouting discourse surrounds the new and the upcoming. But do talents whose stocks have fallen in recent years offer clubs bargains? Here are profiles of three such cases: Arnau Martinez, Folarin Balogun, and Löis Openda. Buy the dip!
scoutedftbl.com/europes-leas...
Most scouting discourse surrounds the new and the upcoming. But do talents whose stocks have fallen in recent years offer clubs bargains? Here are profiles of three such cases: Arnau Martinez, Folarin Balogun, and Löis Openda. Buy the dip!
scoutedftbl.com/europes-leas...
ICYMI:
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With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/noni-madueke...
With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/noni-madueke...
Hear me out: Noni Madueke is about to explode
A goalscoring boom is on the horizon for England's divisive winger, even if everyone's quite sniffy about him
scoutedftbl.com
June 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
ICYMI:
*NEW*
With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/noni-madueke...
With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/noni-madueke...
Hear me out: Noni Madueke is about to explode
A goalscoring boom is on the horizon for England's divisive winger, even if everyone's quite sniffy about him
scoutedftbl.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
*NEW*
With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/noni-madueke...
With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/noni-madueke...
Experimenting with ways to measure 'consistency' in contributing to shots game-by-game. I've made a simple attempt with the 'coefficient of variation' for PL big 6 forwards' xG and xA figures, and this seems to be a decent start, albeit simplistic. More explanation in the follow-up.
June 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Experimenting with ways to measure 'consistency' in contributing to shots game-by-game. I've made a simple attempt with the 'coefficient of variation' for PL big 6 forwards' xG and xA figures, and this seems to be a decent start, albeit simplistic. More explanation in the follow-up.
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Nico Paz simultaneously represents the traditional image of a playmaking 10 as well as the 10's modern incarnation. For @scoutedftbl.com, here's 2.5k+ words onhis skillset and why I think he's one of the best attacking midfield prospects around. Subscribe and read!
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Deconstructing Nico Paz
A player out of time, Como's creator is even better than you think
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June 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Nico Paz simultaneously represents the traditional image of a playmaking 10 as well as the 10's modern incarnation. For @scoutedftbl.com, here's 2.5k+ words onhis skillset and why I think he's one of the best attacking midfield prospects around. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/nico-paz-dec...
scoutedftbl.com/nico-paz-dec...
Nico Paz simultaneously represents the traditional image of a playmaking 10 as well as the 10's modern incarnation. For @scoutedftbl.com, here's 2.5k+ words onhis skillset and why I think he's one of the best attacking midfield prospects around. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/nico-paz-dec...
scoutedftbl.com/nico-paz-dec...
Deconstructing Nico Paz
A player out of time, Como's creator is even better than you think
scoutedftbl.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Nico Paz simultaneously represents the traditional image of a playmaking 10 as well as the 10's modern incarnation. For @scoutedftbl.com, here's 2.5k+ words onhis skillset and why I think he's one of the best attacking midfield prospects around. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/nico-paz-dec...
scoutedftbl.com/nico-paz-dec...
This is a great, great read.
I had a look at Jude Bellingham using scouting theory, for @analyticsfc.bsky.social
(Thanks to @ashwinraman.bsky.social / @scoutedftbl.com for some inspo)
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/06... Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
(Thanks to @ashwinraman.bsky.social / @scoutedftbl.com for some inspo)
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/06... Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
Using Jude Bellingham as an example, Alex Stewart looks at how scouting theory can identify player types and make better use of them
analyticsfc.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This is a great, great read.
Reposted by Ashwin Raman
I had a look at Jude Bellingham using scouting theory, for @analyticsfc.bsky.social
(Thanks to @ashwinraman.bsky.social / @scoutedftbl.com for some inspo)
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/06... Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
(Thanks to @ashwinraman.bsky.social / @scoutedftbl.com for some inspo)
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/06... Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
Using Jude Bellingham as an example, Alex Stewart looks at how scouting theory can identify player types and make better use of them
analyticsfc.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I had a look at Jude Bellingham using scouting theory, for @analyticsfc.bsky.social
(Thanks to @ashwinraman.bsky.social / @scoutedftbl.com for some inspo)
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/06... Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
(Thanks to @ashwinraman.bsky.social / @scoutedftbl.com for some inspo)
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/06... Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
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Nico Williams' low-G/A 24/25 season has prompted concern about his supposed stagnation and 'rawness'. For
@scoutedftbl.com, I instead argue that Nico's much better than his stats say, and that his skillset 'scales up' perfectly. Subscribe and read!
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Nico Williams' low-G/A 24/25 season has prompted concern about his supposed stagnation and 'rawness'. For
@scoutedftbl.com, I instead argue that Nico's much better than his stats say, and that his skillset 'scales up' perfectly. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/nico-william...
Nico Williams is better than his stats
...at least his goalscoring ones. Someone's gotta drop the bag.
scoutedftbl.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Nico Williams' low-G/A 24/25 season has prompted concern about his supposed stagnation and 'rawness'. For
@scoutedftbl.com, I instead argue that Nico's much better than his stats say, and that his skillset 'scales up' perfectly. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/nico-william...
Nico Williams' low-G/A 24/25 season has prompted concern about his supposed stagnation and 'rawness'. For
@scoutedftbl.com, I instead argue that Nico's much better than his stats say, and that his skillset 'scales up' perfectly. Subscribe and read!
scoutedftbl.com/nico-william...
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In my first piece for @scoutedftbl.com, I've written about the much-coveted Emanuel Emegha and his unique profile within the context of Strasbourg's tactical approach, and what it all means for the clubs interested in him. Do give it a read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-everyone...
In my first piece for @scoutedftbl.com, I've written about the much-coveted Emanuel Emegha and his unique profile within the context of Strasbourg's tactical approach, and what it all means for the clubs interested in him. Do give it a read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-everyone...
Wanna score goals in transition? Sign Emanuel Emegha
Clubs are lining up for the Strasbourg striker. Who should pull the trigger?
scoutedftbl.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
*NEW*
In my first piece for @scoutedftbl.com, I've written about the much-coveted Emanuel Emegha and his unique profile within the context of Strasbourg's tactical approach, and what it all means for the clubs interested in him. Do give it a read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-everyone...
In my first piece for @scoutedftbl.com, I've written about the much-coveted Emanuel Emegha and his unique profile within the context of Strasbourg's tactical approach, and what it all means for the clubs interested in him. Do give it a read!
scoutedftbl.com/why-everyone...