The Empanada King of Madrid doesn’t conform to the Argentinian stereotype of brash personalities. Where he does conform to his nation’s stereotypes is with his physical defence. This guy loves a challenge! Whether it be in the air, where he is imperious, or on the ground, where he’s rarely inaccurate with a slide tackle, Gonzalo […]
League: Copa RFFM
The Mexican Pirlo has grown out his luscious, thick curly black hair to add some gravitas to his grumpy, sultry demeanour. Spraying passes, breaking hearts – it’s what he does. EQ has an extensive passing range and is two-footed enough to try to take corners with his left foot. Interesting fact about EQ: Shocked everyone […]
The older of the Majid brothers trains how he plays… without compromise. A convivial and urbane presence away from the pitch, Omar is a terror on it. He uses his reputation to great effect as FCB’s treasurer and chief debt collector. Interesting fact about Omar: Owns an imports business which he never mentions. It’s probably […]
Rama is a gifted defender who anticipates play like no other player in the league. He never lets his slight figure undermine his physicality and attacks the ball like it owes him money. Interesting fact about Rama: Used to have dreadlocks and be the singer in a reggae band (no, really).
Captain Cal doesn’t do left foot touches, early Saturdays, backwards passes, preseason or referee amnesties but he is still the best player in the league. A midfielder with the never-say-die attitude to match his talent, Calum has been the main man at FCB since he first turned up at training and took the piss in […]
The younger Majid has all of his family’s physicality and edge. Ish is good with his back-to-goal, good in the air and good at moustaches. A versatile and willing player, over the years Ish has gone from a pacey winger to a hold-up player to a combative midfielder. Interesting fact about Ish: He came on […]
We’ve all trained with someone who can’t do more than 10 keepie-uppies but is actually great on match day. Dorus is that guy at FCB. He might spend a long time in the middle of rondos but he’s a leader and a winner on the pitch who’s great in the air and a superb communicator. […]
This former professional footballer has a cultured left foot, great close control and a history of amazing solo goals in an FCB shirt. He also has a brother named Mario. Luigi is a quiet squad member who has been part of the core of players that brought the club a glut of silverware in the […]
