Marcus Christenson
mchristenson.bsky.social
Marcus Christenson
@mchristenson.bsky.social
Football Editor, The Guardian
Such a lovely player to watch
Youri Tielemans, the pacemaker at the heart of Aston Villa’s resurgence, a player returning to the peak of his powers having been written off after relegation with Leicester. Emery loves his versatility. ‘But his best quality is in his mind.’ www.theguardian.com/football/202... #avfc
Youri Tielemans now the pacemaker at heart of Aston Villa’s resurgence
Former Leicester midfielder has proved sceptics wrong with displays central to the transformation of Unai Emery’s side
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Reposted by Marcus Christenson
The votes are in and I can confirm @theguardian.com best male footballer of 2024 is … Vinícius Júnior.

Only kidding, it’s Rodri.

www.theguardian.com/football/ng-...
The 100 best male footballers in the world 2024
Rodri has beaten Vinícius Júnior and Erling Haaland to top our ranking of the most talented players in the world this calendar year
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Reposted by Marcus Christenson
What I know about football (soccer to our American friends) you could write on the back of a tiny stamp...

...but if it's your thing HERE is a list of every male player ever to have received a Guardian top 100 ranking...happy Xmas football fans ⚽️🎁!!

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
See how every judge voted for the 100 best male footballers in 2024
This year 197 judges took part and here we give you the chance to see how every single point was awarded
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Reposted by Marcus Christenson
Thanks to all the judges and everyone else involved in this project. Today we publish the first 30 names of our top 100 list www.theguardian.com/football/ng-...
The 100 best female footballers in the world 2024 – Nos 100-71
Saki Kumagai, Frida Maanum and Croix Bethune all feature as we publish the first 30 players of our annual countdown
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December 3, 2024 at 11:36 AM