David Cartlidge
Football writer and analyst invited as the episode's expert guest to discuss youth talent and identify top wonderkids to watch heading into 2026.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 41min
Top wonderkids to watch in 2026
David Cartlidge, a passionate football writer and analyst, joins to explore the bright future of European football talent. He discusses the leading youth production in France and the evolution of academy styles in Spain and Portugal. Notable wonderkids include the physically-ready Alfonso Moreira and technical prodigies from Athletic Bilbao, while shifts in player archetypes signal a new era of football. From Sevilla's Nico Guillén to Köln's Saeed El Mala, they spotlight rising stars poised to make waves by 2026.
Dec 18, 2025 • 46min
Pay up, Paris
David Cartlidge, a seasoned football writer, joins to dissect PSG's recent courtroom drama involving Kylian Mbappé, who was awarded €60m from the club. They explore the implications for PSG's reputation and the evolving dynamic of player rights versus club power in football. The discussion then shifts to Mauro Icardi's uncertain future at Galatasaray, with speculation about a possible return to Serie A. Lastly, they dive into Real Sociedad's struggles, pondering if this signals trouble for Basque football as a whole.
