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...
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
Why Zidane has no right to take over from Ancelotti at Real Madrid this summer
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...
10 La Liga stars on the verge of special things in 2016/17
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
8 La Liga bargains who'd make smart Premier League signings
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
Age is just a number: The 12 best over-33-year-olds in Europe this season
There’s not much love for elder statesmen at the top these days – but David Cartlidge has plenty for this lot...
FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2017: No.20, Marcelino
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
Why Luis Enrique is the best man for the Barcelona hot seat
Luis Enrique David Cartlidge explains why the Catalan outfit have reacted to their first trophyless season since 2008 in the right way...
The FourFourTwo Season Preview 2015/16: La Liga
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...
FourFourTwo's 100 Best Football Players in the World 2017: No.12, Jan Oblak
FFT100 Behold, the best goalkeeper in the world: a bastion of reliability for Atletico Madrid and destined for long-term greatness
