Articles by Ninad Barbadikar (24)
What will Oleksandr Zinchenko bring to Arsenal?
The Ukrainian international is next on Arsenal’s transfer targets list after a move for Lisandro Martinez fell through at the last moment.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 15/07/2022 | 13:59
What will Neco Williams bring to Nottingham Forest?
The Welshman joined Forest following a successful loan spell at Fulham in the Championship.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 14/07/2022 | 08:38
What will Tyrell Malacia bring to Man Utd?
The Dutchman becomes the first signing of Erik ten Hag’s era as Manchester United boss after joining from Feyenoord.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 13/07/2022 | 07:45
What will Joao Palhinha bring to Fulham?
The Portugal international made the move to Craven Cottage to join Marco Silva’s side ahead of their return to the Premier League.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 07/07/2022 | 06:59
What can Newcastle expect from Sven Botman?
The Dutchman completed a move to Tyneside this week and has signed a five-year deal with Eddie Howe’s side.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 01/07/2022 | 13:16
What will Cheick Doucoure bring to Crystal Palace’s midfield?
The Lens midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to link up with Patrick Vieira’s side.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 01/07/2022 | 13:02
What can Nottingham Forest expect from Dean Henderson?
The England international is expected to complete a move to Steve Cooper’s side soon.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 30/06/2022 | 15:00
The stats behind Moussa Niakhate’s signing for Forest
The Frenchman is expected to join Nottingham Forest from Mainz in the Bundesliga.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 27/06/2022 | 07:55
What Taiwo Awoniyi will bring to Nottingham Forest
The Nigeria international will make the move to Steve Cooper’s side this window as Forest aim to spend big to stay up.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 22/06/2022 | 11:37
The most effective teams from set-pieces across the top five leagues
These are the sides across the Top Five leagues making the most of their set-pieces opportunities.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 09/06/2022 | 14:09
The top teenage dribblers across the Top Five Leagues
This is the next generation of exciting dribblers who will entertain crowds for years to come with their dazzling skills.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 08/06/2022 | 13:22
Top ten all-round U23 players in the Top Five leagues
Being an all-rounded player has become a desirable skillset in modern football and these are some of the best players out there.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 21/04/2022 | 11:07
Anthony Elanga: Man Utd’s unlikely hero for the present and future
The young Swede has made great strides in his Manchester United career thus far and has fit Ralf Rangnick’s methods like a glove.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 20/04/2022 | 12:29
Top 10 sweeper keepers across Europe's 'Big Five' leagues
Manuel Neuer is the first goalkeeper that comes to mind when talking about the sweeper keeper role, but is he the best to do it from all the keepers in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues?
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 15/04/2022 | 07:30
Top 10 forwards for xA across Europe’s ‘Big Five’ leagues
Mo Salah, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema feature in this list of the top 10 forwards in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues for xA and actual assists per 90 minutes.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 13/04/2022 | 07:52
Top 10 creators from set-pieces across the Top Five Leagues
Shot-creation from set-pieces is becoming an increasingly in-demand skill as top clubs across Europe look to overcome fine margins.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 01/04/2022 | 11:33
Out of contract players who could be valuable pickups this summer
The summer will see some big names available on a free. Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba are the highlights, but not the most affordable. Here are four affordable yet valuable pickups available in summer.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 31/03/2022 | 14:01
Should Lacazette’s lack of goals be a worry?
The Frenchman ended a run of six games when he converted from the spot against Leicester City but should his goal tally be a worry?
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 17/03/2022 | 13:31
The numbers behind Michael Olise’s impressive season with Palace
After an injury slowed down his start at the club, Michael Olise has really stepped up and become a mainstay in Patrick Vieira’s system.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 17/03/2022 | 07:21
Most productive U21 forwards in Top Five Leagues
After Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, this could very well be the next generation of football talents.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 04/03/2022 | 13:09
Most progressive U21 midfielders across Top Five Leagues
Ball progression is one of the key skills of being a top midfielder and these players are some of the best youngsters that the top five leagues feature.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 03/03/2022 | 07:38
Analysing Newcastle United’s January signings
Newcastle United made five signings in January as they battle against the drop in the Premier League - but what can we expect from the new arrivals?
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 09/02/2022 | 20:49
The Premier League's biggest xG over-performers
A look at the Premier League players who have over-performed the most against their expected non-penalty goals.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 07/02/2022 | 06:52
The Premier League's biggest xG under-performers
A look at the players who are under-performing most in front of goal in the Premier League, ranked by the difference between their actual and expected non-penalty goals.
- Ninad Barbadikar
- 02/02/2022 | 10:53