In a country that seems to strongly believe in late specialisation, however, it was not until Giovanni was nine years of age himself when he joined his first football club.
Tag Archives: Bundesliga
How It All Began: Kai Havertz
The little Havertz was never the best player on the team and understandably so. He would train with kids a year or even two years older than him. However, Kai would still stand out. More than anything, with his will and drive.
My Research: So Far (Part 4)
As far as the cumulative number of starts and substitute appearances made by under-20 players across Europe’s top five leagues so far in 2020 is concerned, France is again top on 126, again almost double the number of England (65).
My Research: So Far (Part 3)
France is leading the way with 20 different under-23 goalscorers across Europe’s top five leagues so far in 2020 and is also the only nation to boast at least one under-23 goalscorer in every one of the five league competitions since the beginning of January.
BREAKTHROUGH 