The CIES Football Observatory recently unveiled insightful statistics concerning player usage throughout the year, spotlighting Barcelona’s Jules Koundé as the most used player in world football. While Koundé amassed an impressive total of 5,872 minutes of play across club and international competitions, he was closely followed by Fluminense’s Jhon Arias, who logged 5,599 minutes. Notable
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Barcelona defender Jules Koundé is confident in the abilities of his teammate Lamine Yamal, predicting that the young star will continue to shine in the upcoming season. Despite being just 17 years old, Yamal showcased his talent on the big stage during Euro 2024, becoming the youngest player to both appear and score in the
As the dust settles on Euro 2024, we are left with a tournament that was full of exciting moments and surprising performances. While marquee names failed to deliver on the big stage, lesser-known players stepped up to make their mark on the tournament. From last-minute goals to unexpected upsets, Euro 2024 was a rollercoaster of