
Ryan Dabbs
Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.
Latest articles by Ryan Dabbs

England squad: Thomas Tuchel's full team for Wales friendly and Latvia qualifier
By Steven Chicken last updated
The England Nations League squad is out - and Thomas Tuchel has made some bold calls

When are the international breaks this season?
By Chris Nee last updated
The international breaks are already decided up until the 2026 World Cup

Best soccer cleats for midfielders: The latest ranges designed for middle of the pitch players from Nike, Adidas, Puma and New Balance
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The best soccer cleats for midfielders, as worn by the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Jude Bellingham and Rodri

Best Adidas soccer cleats: The latest footwear worn by the likes of Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Jude Bellingham
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The best Adidas soccer cleats currently on the market, with some of the greatest players on Earth high-profile wearers

Best soccer cleat insoles: Provide your feet with additional cushioning and support with these game-changers
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
The best soccer cleat insoles all incorporate different features to provide a focused experience - and we've gathered them all together in a comprehensive guide

Best soccer cleats for strikers: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas and more
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The best soccer cleats for strikers, as worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland

Best grip socks for soccer: Improve your game with enhanced traction, lockdown and comfort
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
The best grip socks for soccer will ensure blisters don't occur, your changes of direction on the field are more responsive and you'll have better confidence in those game-changing actions

Best football boots for kids: The latest options from Nike, Adidas and Puma
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best football boots for kids to wear all year round, from the biggest brands on the market

Best football boots for astro turf: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
If you're looking for the best football boots for astro turf kickabouts, look no further - we've compiled an astro-nomical guide

Best soccer cleats for comfort: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The best soccer cleats for comfort will help keep those agonizing blisters away at all times

Ranked! The 10 most expensive British transfers ever
By Ed McCambridge last updated
Alexander Isak became the most expensive British transfer of all time following his £130m move to Liverpool – these are who he beat to top spot

Ranked! The 12 best managers never to win the Champions League
By Steven Chicken last updated
UEFA Champions League A whole host of manager with big medal collections have never got their hands on Europe's biggest prize

Best soccer cleats for artificial turf: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
Buying Guide If you're looking for the best soccer cleats for artificial turf, look no further - we've compiled an astro-nomical guide

Best football boot insoles: Provide your feet with additional cushioning and support with these game-changers
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
The best football boot insoles all incorporate different features to provide a focused experience - and we've gathered them all together in a comprehensive guide

Best soccer cleats for defenders: The latest ranges designed for defensive-minded players from Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Mizuno and Lotto
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best soccer cleats for defenders available on the market right now, featuring all of the biggest brands

Best soccer cleats for women: The latest ranges from Nike, Puma and Under Armour
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
The best soccer cleats for women, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

Best grip socks for football: Improve your game with enhanced traction, lockdown and comfort
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
The best grip socks for football will ensure blisters don't occur, your changes of direction on the pitch are more responsive and you'll have better confidence in those game-changing actions

Best soccer cleats for flat feet: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, New Balance and more
By Subomi Kushanu last updated
The best soccer cleats for flat feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

Best soccer cleats for wide feet: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas and Puma
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
BOOTS The best soccer cleats for wide feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

Best football boots 2025
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
BOOTS We review the best football boots in all shapes and sizes, so that we can bring you the definitive list of premier models from the likes of Nike, Adidas, Puma and more

Best football boots for wide feet: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas and Puma
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best football boots for wide feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands

Best soccer cleats 2025
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best soccer cleats of 2025 – we review the best soccer cleats in all shapes and sizes, so that we can bring you the definitive list of premier models from the likes of Nike, Adidas, Puma and more

“I never faced anybody that had what I call ‘disguised power’ as much as him. I saved his free-kicks in training and felt the ball almost forcing my hands open” David Seaman on David Beckham’s hidden attributes
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Davids Beckham and Seaman shared a pitch 37 times as England players

‘The abuse was disgusting. It was quite amazing how he came through that and became a better footballer. That period could have broken him, no doubt’ Teddy Sheringham on David Beckham’s redemption arc
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Beckham’s World Cup 1998 red card threatened to derail the career of the future England skipper
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