Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Road to Euro 2020: Germany Team Analysis Powered by The Scouting App

June 2, 2021 Akhil Fisher Euro 2020, Germany, Serie A, The Scouting App

Euro 2020 signals the end of an era for German football as Joachim Low will step down as the coach of the national team after the tournament and make way for Hansi Flick - who was the assistant manager when Germany became World Champions in 2014.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of Barcelona Young Starlet Pedri

June 1, 2021 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Liga, Serie A, The Scouting App

At the age of 18, Spanish youngster Pedri has turned into a permanent fixture in the center of the pitch for Barcelona. He is an intelligent player for his age, capable of holding and conducting play in midfield under Ronald Koeman’s guidance.

22-year-old midfielder Tyler Adams has etched himself as a proper starter for RB Leipzig after two seasons of uncertainties

From The Scouting App: Analysis of Tyler Adams, the “American Red Bull”

May 17, 2021 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, MLS, RB Leipzig, Serie A, The Scouting App, U.S.A.

In recent years, the US has emerged as a breeding ground for talented players, especially for ones who end up in the Bundesliga. 22-year-old midfielder Tyler Adams is one of them, etching himself as a proper starter for RB Leipzig.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of “Italian Ibrahimovic” Gianluca Scamacca

May 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Genoa, Sassuolo, Serie A, The Scouting App

Having been touted as "the next Ibrahimovic" by the Italian media, Gianluca Scamacca has started his career in the Serie A with high expectations. In light of his recent development, the day does not seem far off when he steps into the Azzurri colors.

Omer Faruk Beyaz's name only rang bells in mainstream media when Stuttgart recently triggered his transfer from Fenerbahce

From The Scouting App: Analysis of Ömer Faruk Beyaz, the “Turkish Messi”

May 4, 2021 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, Serie A, The Scouting App

Omer Faruk Beyaz's name only rang bells in mainstream media when Stuttgart recently triggered his transfer from Fenerbahce. The Fenerbahce youth product is one of Turkey's up and coming talents in Europe and has already been touted by Turkish press as a future superstar.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of Nigerian Talent Victor Osimhen

April 29, 2021 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, The Scouting App

Scouts from Napoli eyed Osimhen when he was at Wolfsburg, but since he evidently did not perform up to his standards, he was put away from any sort of transfer plans. Lille provided a stepping stone for the Nigerian as Napoli once again made their interest known.

Barcelona's La Masia academy is well known for its infrastructure that produces world-class talent: Marc Cucurella is one of them

From The Scouting App: Analysis of La Liga Youngster Marc Cucurella

April 26, 2021 Akhil Fisher La Liga, Serie A, Spain, The Scouting App

Barcelona's La Masia academy is well known for its brilliant state-of-the-art infrastructure that produces world-class talent: Marc Cucurella is one of them, joining La Masia aged just 14. What’s not known for the most part is his history with rivals Espanyol, where he spent six good years before moving across town.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of RB Leipzig Talent Christopher Nkunku

April 20, 2021 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, France, French Football, Germany, Paris Saint Germain, RB Leipzig, Serie A, The Scouting App

Christopher Nkunku has been one of Julian Nagelsmann’s best players at RB Leipzig in a very young team – with an average age of 24.5. The French winger started his playing days and youth career at PSG where he spent a good five years before being promoted to the first team in the 2015-2016 season.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of Romanian Wonderkid, Olimpiu Morutan

April 19, 2021 Akhil Fisher Romania, Serie A, The Scouting App

In July 2018, Steaua Bucuresti initiated a €700Th. transfer plan for Olimpiu Murutan. The then 18-year-old midfielder had already shown glimpses of his talent but since moving to the capital club, he has displayed what he is truly capable of - developing with each passing season.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of Olympique Marseille’s Attacking Woes

April 14, 2021 Akhil Fisher France, French Football, Marseille, Serie A, The Scouting App

Fatigue off the pitch at Olympique Marseille is as bad as their situation on the pitch. It has long been evident that OM's financial mismanagement could have resulted in poor performance of late. However, a big contributing factor has been the lack of goals, mainly due to the sluggish outcome produced by the main forwards.

Serie A Heroes: “Batigol” Batistuta, Firenze’s Legendary Marksman

April 9, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Argentina, Argentinian Football, Fiorentina, Hall of the Heroes, Inter, Lazio, Olimpico Roma, Roma, Serie A, Serie B

Gabriel Omar Batistuta graced Italian football from 1991 to 2003, becoming a Fiorentina legend and winning a Scudetto with Roma. Tactically gifted, industriously astute and strikingly prolific, Batistuta was a force to be reckoned with when in full flow. A once-in-a-lifetime player who relentlessly terrorized defenses without a second thought. He also remained Argentina's top-scorer until Lionel Messi took over the record.

Throwback Thursday: Kakà Silences Old Trafford with Four Touches

March 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, European Cups, Manchester United, Serie A, Throwback Thursday One comment

If there was ever a match to truly embody the spirit of the Champions League, Milan’s 1st leg Semi Final visit to the Theater of Dreams on April 24, 2007 fits the bill like few other matches. That was the night when Ricardo Kakà shocked Old Trafford with a masterpiece goal despite the Rossoneri losing 2-3 to Manchester United.

Author: Akhil Fisher