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Brazil: the centre-back goldmine about to explode
From ‘O Monstro’ Thiago Silva to Vitor Reis, Brazil has consistently produced hulking superstars who hardly fit the samba stereotype. How do clubs take advantage?
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The secrets of Scandinavia
From Lucas Bergvall to Sverre Halseth Nypan, Scandinavia is a hotbed for the next generation of top-level talent. But how can clubs get to it first?
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Operation Jhon Durán
How Aston Villa found their uncut gem in MLS - and how to do it again.
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Takefusa Kubo and Real Sociedad – how to survive (and thrive) in La Liga
La Liga's cost cap is a unique challenge - but smart clubs can turn it into a strength. Here's how
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Shopping at the Balkan Supermarket
Picking three budget players perfect for Serie A
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Lisandro, Vitinha and De Ketelaere: the art (and science) of recruitment
We scout Portugal, Belgium and the Netherlands in search of philosophical answers
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The Striker Factories
Buy low, develop, sell high. The next generation of nines are being bred away from watchful eyes
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Nico Williams: the champion worth every penny
A comprehensive SCOUTED50(+1) breakdown of Spain's dynamic winger
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The Five Principles of Gasperini's Atalanta
A technical breakdown of La Dea — and the players who make it tick
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Désiré Doué: before the big move
The definitive SCOUTED50 profile on Stade Rennais' latest academy gem
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Cesare Casadei: a midfielder with the buried soul of a nine
The definitive SCOUTED50 profile on Chelsea's enigmatic but stalled midfielder
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Jobe Bellingham: more Havertz than Jude
The definitive SCOUTED50 profile on one of the Championship's most coveted youngsters