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Richard Hood

World Cup 2018: How Croatia gives great talent the professional touch

A comprehensive 10-year education plan is laid out for the footballing talent with specialisations kicking in later.

Richard Hood
· Jul 17, 2018 · 08:00 pm
Croatia: The Dinamo Zagreb model of making a professional footballer

The Croatian club focuses on overall development of a player by pushing them to take different challenges and play in different positions.

Richard Hood
· Jul 15, 2018 · 02:00 pm
As World Cup final beckons, a look at Croatia's incredible turnaround after a brutal war

Genetic disposition in terms of speed, anthropometry and capacity is a big factor for certain positions.

Richard Hood
· Jul 14, 2018 · 10:34 pm