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Frenkie de Jong, a Future Star in the Making . Top Story - October 2018.
The name Frenkie de Jong may not sound familiar for most people. The Eredivisie (Dutch 1st division) is not a highly televised league like the Premier League or La Liga, but it’s a league with lots of young talent. One of them is de Jong. The young Ajax midfielder has been displaying his passing and dribbling abilities for the past 2 seasons but really came to his own during the 2017-18 season. Last year, he had the best passing accuracy and dribble success rate in the Eredivisie with 91.5 percent and 90.3 percent respectively and that was while playing as a centre-back in a 3-4-3 or 4-3-3 system during a large part of the season.
By Yannis Kanga7 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Cleats for Defensive Midfielders
When soccer players prepare for the season, they have many options to choose from when it comes to soccer cleats. Some of the main things they will consider in their ultimate decision will include the comfort of the shoe, how lightweight they feel when wearing them, the stud configuration and what traction it brings, and how these cleats will increase their performance on the field. Defensive midfielders may be looking for cleats that allow them to run fast and kick far. Here are some of the best soccer cleats for defensive midfielders.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
Best Nike Soccer Cleats of 2018
Much like any other major sport, the game of soccer is always advancing and setting new standards for the future. As new stars raise to amazing heights and test the boundaries of their equipment, players and manufactures look for solutions to problems both old and new. Unsurprisingly, the item receiving the majority of research and development is, perhaps, soccer shoes. Being such a specialized type of footwear, designers are always looking to make adjustments and improvements to provide shoes that are comfortable, supportive, and allow the player to maintain effective ball control while still following the latest styles. As the elites of this beautiful game find and solve the issues that plague them, this innovation is, in turn, filtered down to the public to help the young stars of tomorrow and enthusiasts alike improve their game and fitness. There are few major sportswear firms in the world that are as massive as Nike, who are known for making products for nearly every sport around. As such a driving force in the sports footwear industry, it comes as little surprise that Nike offers some of the best cleat designs available. Below are the 10 best Nike soccer cleats for 2018.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Cleats
Lionel Messi: The World's Greatest Soccer Player
How does one describe Lionel Messi in one word? Supernatural. Born in Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Messi signed for FC Barcelona at the age of 13. In the 2003-2004 season, 18-year-old Messi made his debut for Barcelona under Frank Rijkaard's managerial guidance and has since became a world phenomenon. Since the night of his debut, Messi has gone on to make 992 appearances from club and country (not excluding friendly matches), scoring 661 goals and having 210 assists.
By Shion Galata7 years ago in Cleats
Most Expensive Soccer Cleats in the World
Any soccer player knows that gear is crucial in the game. Sometimes, you can make do with cheap finds, second-hand gear, borrowed gear, and other ways to save money, but one thing that many people are willing to invest in is the right fit and design of soccer cleats. That's why the most expensive soccer cleats are just so expensive. Cleats are simply one of those things that you can't afford to skimp on, as a poorly designed or poorly fit pair of cleats can limit success even for the best players.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Cleats
One Student Managed to Meet His Favourite Footie Players and Favourite Childhood Singer All in One Week
Imagine meeting your favourite football heroes in one night, let alone meeting your favourite childhood musician during the same week. Portsmouth student Niall Moran, 20, struck lucky this week when he blagged his way backstage and grabbed a number of selfies with a number of football legends and managed to convince Didier Drogba to not have him kicked out.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Cleats
Things You Should Always Carry in Your Soccer Bag
As a soccer player, knowing what to carry in your soccer bag is important, because on game day, you don’t want to be left without any of the essentials. Playing soccer requires a lot of accessories, and while soccer moms are pretty good at packing their kid’s duffle bag with all the soccer gear their kid may need, as you grow older, you’ll need to remember these things for yourself. Here are the essential things you need to carry in your soccer bag to have a successful practice or game day.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
Best Women's Soccer Gear in 2018. Top Story - September 2018.
Soccer is tough. Brutal, even. But it's even more so if you're not well prepared with the best women's soccer gear you can find. It's not just a matter of comfort or appearance—in fact, those are very much secondary concerns when it comes to soccer apparel and equipment. The real concern, and the reason you should care about what gear you wear and use, is that soccer players are at a very high risk of injury. Poor gear or lack of protection can put you out of the game for a long time, whether from strain-related injuries because of low-quality or ill-fitting soccer shoes, or contact injuries like turf burns or impact bruises from not having proper protective gear.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Cleats
Best Women's Soccer Cleats for Strikers in 2018
Strikers, also known as forwards, are some of the most active players on the soccer field, as they make up the front offensive line. As such, players in these positions require cleats that optimize speed and accuracy. Because the needs of men and women soccer players are more or less the same, most soccer cleats are unisex by design. Some companies, Nike in particular, also produce models exclusively for women. This list includes examples from each category as we explore the absolute best women's soccer cleats for strikers and other offensive players.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Cleats
Best Soccer Cleats with Ankle Support
Finding the best soccer cleats with ankle support can be tough because not all soccer cleats have that high-top support that gives you added ball control and a comfortable fit which most soccer players require. However, we see more and more companies embracing this soccer cleat design because it allows players to reduce the amount of tape they use around their soccer shoes, and it simplifies the way they play soccer. Some of the best soccer cleats for added ankle support include the Nike Hypervenom series and the Nike Mercurial Superfly series, but other cleats are still in the running. Here’s our list below.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
Premiership Round-Up - Saturday, September 15
Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Liverpool Liverpool's impressive start to the season continues with a fine win over Spurs. It's not been a fantastic week for the North London club, with captain Hugo Lloris convicted of drink driving and sentenced to a 20 month drinking ban and a £50,000 fine. Shortly after his conviction, he picked up a thigh injury which ruled him out of this weekend's fixture. In steps Michel Vorm, whose errors contributed to Liverpool's victory. Spurs were sloppy in possession, often giving the ball away. Lucas Moura missed a decent chance to put Spurs ahead before Wijnaldum and Firmino gave Liverpool a two-goal lead. Lamela pulled one back with a fine strike in injury time, but it was Jurgen Klopp's men who returned to Merseyside with all three points. Liverpool were touted pre-season as the most realistic challenger to Manchester City's dominance, and on the basis of this performance, it's not too hard to see why.
By Ben Crabbe7 years ago in Cleats
