Defenders

If you’re looking for a left-back who blends Nordic tenacity with a surprising attacking spark — all wrapped in gold-and-yellow kit — meet Fredrik André Bjørkan. He’s one of the most interesting fullbacks in Norway right now. Let’s dive in.

Costinha: Olympiacos’ Fire-starter on the Right — The Dynamo Nobody Saw Coming If Olympiacos were a rock band, the ultras would be pounding the drums, Rodinei would be shredding the solos, and somewhere on the left flank there’d be a blur of red-and-white, sprinting past defenders like they’ve personally insulted him. That blur? Costinha. At first glance he’s just another modern full-back — young, fast, technical. But watch him for five minutes and you quickly realise Olympia

Nicolás Romero: Minnesota United’s Defensive Jewel Lighting Up MLS When Minnesota United announced the signing of Argentine defender Nicolás Romero  under the MLS U22 Initiative, it felt like a calculated investment in the club’s future. A young, left-footed centre-back with over 6,000 professional minutes already under his belt, Romero arrived in the Twin Cities not as a project, but as a player ready to make an immediate impact. One year later, he’s proving to be one of the