Özil ‘decision-making’ may haunt Arsenal
After Mesut Özil scored a sumptuous hat-trick in Arsenal’s 6-0 Champions League thumping of Ludogorets, Arsene Wenger was asked what sets him apart from…
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Antognoni on Ranieri’s Italian-style miracle
Fiorentina Number 10 legend Giancarlo Antognoni has given his thoughts on the fairytale success of Claudio Ranieri. Leicester City shocked the sporting world by…
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Two ‘Erik’s’ now putting the 10 in TotTENham
They arrived in London as two of the most highly-rated youngsters in world football. But whilst one enjoyed a breakout campaign, the other endured…
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The Playmaking Pioneers of the Premier League?
With a whole host of diminutive midfield schemers currently plying their trade across the Premier League, were these two 90s pioneers ultimately responsible? In…
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5 magical goals created and scored by the same playmaker
Following on from our article Credit Where It’s Due: Are all assists created equal? in which we discuss the uncertainty surrounding crediting assists, we demonstrate…
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Are we witnessing the rise of the ‘false 10’?
The trequartista, enganche or playmaker role is best defined by his ability to fabricate and execute the impossible. Goalscoring, assisting and creating space for…
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English Formation Evolution?
Is the English game finally a place where playmakers can thrive?
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The Art of the Pause: A Tale of Two Playmakers
Isco and Joe Cole highlight cultural differences
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Mourinho warns Mata to ‘adapt and change’
Manager dismisses Mata’s style and impact.
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Will magic continue in absence of the Red magician?
Coutinho injured for Liverpool FC
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German Playmakers bookend busy transfer window for number 10s
Over £220m worth of playmaking talent moved this summer. And Kaka…
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Fabregas surprised by Ozil transfer
Cesc talks transfers
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The fantasista10 Top 50: 2013 – Pt 4
Who made the grade this time round?
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Does Chelsea’s magician Mata to Spain – and Mourinho?
Is Chelsea’s no.10 being held back by his country?
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The fantasista10 Top 50: 2013 – Pt 2
Fabregas achieves perfect 10
Cesc Fabregas achieves playmaking milestone
Read MoreCoutinho marks return of a proper number 10 to Liverpool FC
When Philippe Coutinho signed for Liverpool FC
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