One month removed from the 2022-23 European season, all the attention continues to be on the transfer market. Transfers are the talk of the town across the globe at the moment, with each European club preparing to enjoy happier times next season, and handle all their ins and outs as efficiently as possible.
After being crowned the best defensive midfielder in the league in our CANPL Scouting Series last year, Diego Gutiérrez has transformed elements of his game to become one of the league's top box-to-box roamers. The Chilean midfielder has not only captained Valour through the start of the 2023 season, but has been pivotal to directing play and controlling much of the team's better moments throughout the season so far. Here is why Diego Gutiérrez is one of the best midfielders in the division.
Norway have one of the most formidable teams in women's football, yet have not amounted to their potential at any major tournament in recent memory. The likes of Caroline Graham Hansen and Ada Hegerberg will be hoping to change those fortunes around, but the player that will perhaps be most integral to their success is Guro Reiten - coming off the season of her life with Emma Hayes' Chelsea. This is our analysis of Guro Reiten, and why she's set to play a pivotal role in Norway's time at the 2023 World Cup.
Germany have long been one of the World Cup's most lethal teams, and head into the 2023 Women's World Cup full of confidence after missing out on the European Championships to England in 2022. Integral to their success last summer was Lena Oberdorf, who at the time was just making a name for herself as one of the top young talents in the world. After being named the Young Player of the Tournament, Oberdorf has since established herself as one of the best midfielders on the planet. Set to play an integral role to the side once more, here is our analysis of what makes Oberdorf so important for Germany.
Since making his professional debut against Atletico on April 15, Nimick has not missed a minute of action inside the 2023 CPL season. Along the way, he's been integral to Halifax's success both in bringing the ball out from the back and defending like his life depends on it. Here is our analysis of Daniel Nimick, and why clubs should keep the 22-year-old toward the top of their radar.
Coming off ecstasy and triumph at last summer's European Championships, England will be full of confidence heading into the 2023 World Cup. But without their captain, some doubts may begin to form. Leah Williamson played an integral part to England's success last year, firmly reminding everyone why she's one of the best defenders in the world. Luckily for the Three Lions, Alex Greenwood is a similar prototype and should help to put all of those doubts to bed. Here is what Greenwood brings to England in the absence of Leah Williamson.
While it's true that Mason Mount didn't hit quite the same high notes in 2022-23, the same could be said of any Chelsea player. For Manchester United to now swoop in for one of the most highly rated midfielders on the planet at even a £60 million fee could be one of the signings of the summer. With that, we assess why Mason Mount is perfect for an Erik Ten Hag team, and why Mount's career could be set to progress from here.
One of the storylines heading into the Women's World Cup this year for the United States centers around the fitness of one of their prime starlets - Rose Lavelle. Lavelle stole the show with her Bronze Ball back in 2019 as the U.S. lifted the trophy, and has been a key function for both Reign and her nation since. Luckily for the States, they seem to have a carbon copy in the form of Ashley Sanchez of the Washington Spirit. Although Sanchez lacks the same experience and Bronze Ball potential, she just so happens to be a remarkably similar player set to shine at this summer's tournament.
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