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What Is a Box to Box Midfielder?
Midfielders can have a wide range of playing styles, from a wide midfielder who plays with a lot of flair to a central defensive midfielder who is an engine and makes a tonne of tackles. One term that is widely used is the ‘box to box midfielder’. So what exactly is a box to box…
Why Is Benzema Called El Gato?
Real Madrid, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Real Madrid and French international striker Karim Benzema has been a prolific goalscorer for the majority of his career, but why does Benzema have the nickname ‘El Gato’? In this Elastico article, we discuss when the nickname originated, which football manager gave the forward the nickname and…
What Age Do Footballers Enter Their Prime?
What Age Do Footballers Enter Their Prime? The age at which footballers enter their prime is highly dependent on the position that they play on the pitch. For example, it’s possible for a goalkeeper to enter their prime a lot later than a forward player. This is because different positions require different skill sets, and…