Latest articles by David Cartlidge
8 La Liga stars who Premier League clubs could definitely target this January
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
Twinkle-toed Griezmann Atleti's genuine superstar in bid for Madrid domination
Antoine Griezmann The Frenchman has looked every bit the £24 million player for Diego Simeone's side this season, writes David Cartlidge...
Barcelona's second-most important player isn't who you think – and finally deserves plaudits
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...
Valencia's latest left-back sensation chased by Arsenal and yet to commit at Mestalla
Talentspotter Jose Gaya is following in the footsteps of Jordi Alba and Juan Bernat with good reason, writes David Cartlidge...
Why Manchester United are hot for Aymeric Laporte
Talentspotter The young Frenchman is the subject of serious Old Trafford interest according to reports – and with good reason, writes David Cartlidge...
Meet Diego Simeone's favourite player in La Liga (who doesn't play for Atletico)
Talentspotter El Cholo's just one of many in the Samuel Castillejo fan club, writes David Cartlidge...
FFT100 2018: No.9, Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
FFT100 Best goalkeeper in the world? We think so. The Slovenian is La Liga's dominant shot-stopper; a pillar of reliability season upon season for the world's meanest team
Why everyone is rubbish in La Liga this season
La Liga No one seems capable of taking Spain's top flight by the scruff this season, but why? David Cartlidge investigates...
What Premier League clubs can learn from Europa kings Sevilla
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...
Sorry Gareth, you're bang wrong – but who really would make a combined Madrid XI?
Real Madrid Real Madrid's Welshman claimed this week that no Atleti player would get in Zinedine Zidane's side, so David Cartlidge got his blackboard out and did the math...
FourFourTwo's 100 Best Football Players in the World 2017: No.24, Sergio Busquets
FFT100 Sure, he's not the world's most loved player – but there should be no denying the incredible ability that keeps Barcelona ticking
7 bright young things you need to keep eyes on in La Liga this season
La Liga The 2016/17 campaign gets under way in Spain this weekend, and David Cartlidge has picked out some of the youngsters who could make a big impact for their clubs
FourFourTwo's 100 Best Football Players in the World 2017: No.6, Luka Modric
FFT100 The former Spurs midfielder has confirmed his legacy as one of Real Madrid's all-time greats – and now has another Champions League medal to show for it
5 realistic candidates to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid
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...
FourFourTwo’s Best 100 Football Players in the World 2016: No.19 – Andres Iniesta
FFT100 He might be 32 now but the Barcelona and Spain hero is somehow more influential than he's ever been, writes David Cartlidge
FourFourTwo’s Best 100 Football Players in the World 2016: No.5 – Neymar
FFT100 David Cartlidge profiles the most brilliant Brazilian player…
How Jese Rodriguez can avoid becoming yet another Real Madrid academy cast-off
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...
FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2016: No.3, Luis Enrique
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
Lucas Perez: The 'Spanish Vardy' who Arsenal are taking a big risk on
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...
FourFourTwo’s Best 100 Football Players in the World 2016: No.3 – Luis Suarez
FFT100 David Cartlidge evaluates another terrific year for the Barcelona frontman…
Why Alen Halilovic could be the key man in Barcelona's future
Alen Halilovic Comparisons with Lionel Messi may be wide of the mark, but David Cartlidge writes that the teenage midfielder will be essential to the Catalans for years to come...
Introducing Athletic's pioneering attacker being fought over internationally
Talentspotter David Cartlidge provides the lowdown on Spanish hotshot Inaki Williams, who's breaking Basque Country barriers...
FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2016: No.14, Marcelino
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
