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
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 He might be 32 now but the Barcelona and Spain hero is somehow more influential than he's ever been, writes David Cartlidge
FFT100 David Cartlidge profiles the most brilliant Brazilian player…
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...
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
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...
FFT100 David Cartlidge evaluates another terrific year for the Barcelona frontman…
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...
Talentspotter David Cartlidge provides the lowdown on Spanish hotshot Inaki Williams, who's breaking Basque Country barriers...
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
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 La Liga's whopping names sometimes overcast the emerging youth - so here's a list of kids you'll want to keep note of
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
There’s not much love for elder statesmen at the top these days – but David Cartlidge has plenty for this lot...
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
Luis Enrique David Cartlidge explains why the Catalan outfit have reacted to their first trophyless season since 2008 in the right way...
La Liga David Cartlidge poses the big questions, runs down the summer shenanigans and introduces the new kids on the block in Spain this term...
FFT100 Behold, the best goalkeeper in the world: a bastion of reliability for Atletico Madrid and destined for long-term greatness
