Latest articles by Marcus Alves
Everything you need to know about Chelsea new kid Nathan
Talentspotter A contract dispute means the ex-Atletico Paranaense man has hardly played, but the young Brazilian's early flashes have been promising, writes Marcus Alves...
Lucas Piazon: Talentspotter
Talentspotter "I would be a sea animal. Maybe a dolphin, always on the beach, not worrying about anything, enjoying the good life..."
Edu at Arsenal: why Brazil’s general manager arrives with baggage in north London
Arsenal The former midfielder has agreed to return to north London – but what can Gunners expect from their new (old) man?
Do footballers make good scouts?
Manchester City Do footballers make good scouts? FFT spoke to former Chelsea defender and West Ham scout Emerson Thome about the transition from playing to unearthing talent.
Willian: All I want is to forget about this season – but Jose's not the only one to blame
Willian Marcus Alves chats to the Blues' Brazilian to reflect on what has been a shocking campaign for his club, but an impressive one on a personal level…
The 10 best South American teenagers in Football Manager 2018
100 Best Teenagers Looking for some bright young things to lead your future in FM 2018? Marcus Alves runs down the finest U20 players from South America, all featured in our list of the 100 best teenagers in the world
How Brazil rediscovered their mojo, via Coutinho, Tite and some unlikely helpers
Brazil That 7-1 crushing by Germany is long gone: Brazil are the first team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, and are No.1 in the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years. Marcus Alves explains why they’re a side transformed
Meet the 9 most exciting Brazilian youngsters yet to join Europe's big guns
Brazil With talented defender Jemerson on the verge of swapping Atletico Mineiro for Monaco, Marcus Alves profiles the hottest prospects still plying their trade in Brazi...
