Exploring Under-The-Radar Ballon d'Or Nominees Over the Past Decade
August 7, 2025 15:49Discover the lesser-known players who made it to the Ballon d'Or shortlist from 2014 to 2024, including names like David Luiz, Jamie Vardy, and Mats Hummels.
Discover the lesser-known players who made it to the Ballon d'Or shortlist from 2014 to 2024, including names like David Luiz, Jamie Vardy, and Mats Hummels.
Liverpool's striker Darwin Núñez is on the verge of moving to Al Hilal in a €53m deal after expressing his desire to leave. Núñez joined Liverpool in 2022 for £64m from Benfica.
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Tottenham Hotspur legend Son Heung-Min has signed with LAFC in a record MLS deal worth $26 million. Son's move follows his 10-year tenure at Spurs, where he scored 173 goals in 454 appearances.
Tim Weah, the USMNT player, moves to Marseille on an initial loan from Juventus with a future permanent transfer agreement. Weah returns to Ligue 1 following stints at Lille and PSG.
German football icon Thomas Müller has finalized his transfer to the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer, following a record-breaking career with Bayern Munich and the German national team.
Aston Villa secures a €35 million deal for Nice forward Evann Guessand, who will undergo a medical before signing a five-year contract. Guessand chose Villa over other European clubs and a lucrative offer from Neom.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall moves from Chelsea to Everton after a year, making him Everton's sixth signing this transfer window.
Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez is on the verge of a transfer to Al Hilal in a deal expected to be around €53 million, sources confirm. Núñez's departure would mark another change in Liverpool's forward line.
Everton has proposed a loan deal for Jack Grealish from Manchester City, who prefer a permanent transfer. Grealish, valued at £100m, has attracted interest from multiple clubs this summer.
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Rodrygo, once a promising star of Real Madrid, now faces an uncertain future under coach Xabi Alonso's leadership. Amid speculations and transfer talks, what lies ahead for the Brazilian forward?
Manchester United are considering offers for Rasmus Højlund as they pursue new strikers like Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins. Højlund, signed for £64 million, is attracting interest from clubs like RB Leipzig and Serie A sides.
West Ham secures Callum Wilson on a one-year deal after his exit from Newcastle United, adding experience and goal-scoring prowess to their squad for the upcoming season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers secure left back David Moller Wolfe from AZ Alkmaar in a five-year contract, replacing Rayan Ait Nouri. Wolfe, a Norway international, brings significant experience and talent to the team.
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Ally Sentnor, USWNT forward, moves to Kansas City Current from Utah Royals in a record $600,000 intra-league transfer deal, setting a new NWSL record.
Liverpool has no immediate plans to make a new offer for Alexander Isak after Newcastle United turned down their initial £110m bid for the striker, citing a significant valuation gap.
Tottenham is set to sign João Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich, with the midfielder undergoing a medical ahead of a potential move. Palhinha, who joined Bayern last summer, is returning to the Premier League after a challenging season.