Latest articles by David Cartlidge
Premier League From the midfielder who could be the next Sergio Busquets to strikers ready to lead the line, David Cartlidge eyes smart possible signings from the Spanish top tier
Real Madrid At 22, this could be a make-or-break season for the young Spaniard at the Santiago Bernabeu. David Cartlidge explains what he’s got to do...
Sevilla Sevilla have won the Europa League three times in nine years, while also finishing at the business end of La Liga. David Cartlidge investigates how the Andalusians get it so right...
Antoine Griezmann The Frenchman has looked every bit the £24 million player for Diego Simeone's side this season, writes David Cartlidge...
Gerard Piqué Gerard Pique has shrugged off a tough stretch at the Camp Nou to reclaim his place at the top of the tree behind Lionel Messi, says David Cartlidge...
Talentspotter Jose Gaya is following in the footsteps of Jordi Alba and Juan Bernat with good reason, writes David Cartlidge...
Talentspotter The young Frenchman is the subject of serious Old Trafford interest according to reports – and with good reason, writes David Cartlidge...
Real Madrid Nine trophies big and small in just over two-and-a-half years, including three consecutive Champions League triumphs. Whoever replaces Zizou certainly has a tough act to follow...
FFT100 Behold, the best goalkeeper in the world: a bastion of reliability for Atletico Madrid and destined for long-term greatness
La Liga If your club's shopping for value, Spain could be the place to look. David Cartlidge picks out the players who'd be clever acquisitions
FFT 50 Managers After a shock fallout ended his superb run as Villarreal boss in 2016, Marcelino now attempts to turnaround the fortunes of Valencia
FFT100 David Cartlidge evaluates another terrific year for the Barcelona frontman…
FFT100 David Cartlidge profiles the most brilliant Brazilian player…
FFT100 David Cartlidge recounts a brilliant last 12 months for Real Madrid's Welshman…
FFT100 He might be 32 now but the Barcelona and Spain hero is somehow more influential than he's ever been, writes David Cartlidge
Talentspotter La Liga's whopping names sometimes overcast the emerging youth - so here's a list of kids you'll want to keep note of
Talentspotter Arsene Wenger's finally located his wallet, with the Deportivo La Coruna forward on the verge of moving to the Emirates. David Cartlidge provides the lowdown on the Spanish hotshot...
FFT 50 Managers Don’t be fooled by the star-studded squad at his disposal: this is a brilliant team very different to the one marshalled by Pep Guardiola, all thanks to its current incumbent
FFT 50 Managers Villarreal have soared from Segunda Division to Europa League semi-finals and Champions League qualification in three-and-half years – all under one man
Talentspotter Having broken several La Liga records last term, Antonio Sanabria is raising the roof of his potential. David Cartlidge gives you the lowdown on Paraguay's hottest new prospect…
Talentspotter David Cartlidge provides the lowdown on Spanish hotshot Inaki Williams, who's breaking Basque Country barriers...
Zinedine Zidane David Cartlidge says the legendary Frenchman's disastrous stewardship of Castilla means the top job at Real Madrid would be coming far too soon this summer...
Talentspotter Diego Simeone can't wait to have the 22-year-old in Madrid. David Cartlidge explains why the Atletico Madrid boss is getting excited...
