Next Wave: The Conductor

Paulo Henrique Ganso makes playmaking an art form. A lethal combination of a quick-thinking mind and lightning-fast footwork, Ganso outwits and outplays those who dare to interrupt his time on the ball. A Brazilian and South American champion, he has the game intelligence fans appreciate ...

Next Wave: The Heartbeat

Kevin Strootman is always in charge. The marauding Dutch midfielder has the muscle to mix it with the most physical midfielders in the world and the deftness of touch and the creativity in possession to match any playmaker. Solid in the tackle and strong on the ball, he’s the ultimat ...

Next Wave: The New Hope

Jack Wilshere is a fanatic. The master technician has been obsessed with football since he was a young boy and his devotion to the sport has thrust him right to the top. He’s only at the start of his career but he’s already shown the ability and attitude to be the stand out mi ...

Next Wave: The Born Leader

Mamadou Sakho is immense. The imposing figure of Mamadou Sakho only tells part of his story. He is a tower of power at the heart of defence, who bosses the aerial battle and takes no prisoners with his no-nonsense approach to defending. But there’s more to Sakho’s game than phy ...

Next Wave: The Wall

Yann M’Vila is an opponent to be feared. The young French international is a fiercely competitive player with a winner’s mentality. Success at junior level has already given M’Vila a taste for trophies and he’s hungry for more. M’Vila is a rare breed of midfie ...