One week ago today, we launched our voting polls for the best player in each position across the calendar year. It’s all part of our annual Top 100 Footballers list, where this year, you get to have your say. In just a week, we had hundreds of votes in each category. Here are the current top twelve – the highest ranked players as things stand, eligible to compete for Player of the Year. To have your say, just simply see the list of nominees below, and rearrange the list to suit your preference from first to last in each position.
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Game of Numbers #40 – Bruno Fernandes as an ‘8’
They might not be firmly in the top four yet, but Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United have seen significant improvement this season. Much has been made in the media about Amorim’s use of the 3-4-2-1 and whether or not it’s a perfect fit for players like Bruno Fernandes and his midfield partner Casemiro. But with some…
Game of Numbers #39 – Erling Haaland’s backstep before goals
Manchester City have scored 15 goals in the Premier League’s opening 8 matches. Erling Haaland has scored 11 of them. And among many of those goals, a common trend has emerged. I call it – the backstep!
Ruben Amorim – Manchester United – Tactical Analysis – 2025-26
This is a rather optimistic take on the state of Manchester United, amidst much in the way of common criticism and calls for Amorim’s head that will likely continue to circle the media all season long. Here is my tactical analysis of the Red Devils to start the 2025-2026 Premier League season.
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