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In profile: Twenty3’s New Business Manager Adam Fairclough

Twenty3’s Coaching & Analytics New Business Manager Adam Fairclough knows a thing or two about data, having spent almost nine years as Burnley Football Club’s Head of Performance Analysis. With an abundance of knowledge gleaned from working at Premier League level, Adam has brought unparalleled insight to Twenty3 since joining earlier this year – understanding…

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Data drop: Everything you need to know about the Champions League final

The Champions League final is looming large — and Internazionale and Manchester City are ready to battle it out for the ultimate prize in club football.  Pep Guardiola’s side can secure a famous treble in Istanbul which will no doubt cement their status as one of the best sides in history.  The stakes are not…

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Scout report: 5 under-the-radar strikers who could be set for summer moves

With the summer transfer window fast approaching, the footballing world holds its collective breath as a host of talented players swap clubs. The transfer sagas of stars like Victor Osimhen, Harry Kane, Dusan Vlahovic and Goncalo Ramos will certainly be documented in depth – but there is plenty of unfamiliar quality on the move as…

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Scout report: Sparta Prague’s top talents

Sparta Prague have just claimed their first Czech First League title since 2014, dethroning Viktoria Plzen and edging out rivals Slavia Prague with a game to spare. The 2022-23 champions boast quality throughout their squad, with standout performers across the pitch. Following their record-extending 13th league success since 1993-94, we’ve used the Twenty3 Toolbox to…

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Under the spotlight: The stars of Ligue 1 surprise package Lens

Lens have enjoyed a remarkable season in Ligue 1, qualifying for the Champions League after a 20-year wait.  They are fully deserving of this prize, having secured second place and sitting only four points behind confirmed champions Paris Saint-Germain heading into the final day.  It has been a meteoric rise for Les Sang et Or,…

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Twenty3’s Under 23s to watch: Daniel Phillips

St Johnstone’s Daniel Phillips is emerging as one of the top midfielders in the Scottish Premiership. After spending his youth career at Chelsea alongside the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi, he joined Watford and spent a season at Gillingham before moving to McDiarmid Park. Phillips is also a Trinidad and Tobago international, making his debut in…

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Twenty3’s Tactics Truck: How Benfica won Liga Portugal

Benfica have been crowned champions of Portugal for the 38th time in their history. Rivals Porto pushed them all the way to the final day, but the Eagles ensured they would lift the trophy by beating Santa Clara 3-0. With the help of the Twenty3 Toolbox, we picked out the factors behind their title triumph…

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Data drop: Everything you need to know about tonight’s Europa League final

Sevilla and Roma are set to face off in the Europa League final at the Puskás Aréna. Giallorossi boss José Mourinho will be looking to make it six European final wins from six and maintain his perfect streak in continental competitions by claiming a third Europa League title. Meanwhile, José Luis Mendilibar is aiming to…

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