Almost Legend

Jamit

A show that explores soccer's once-celebrated icons that fell short of expectations

  1. 06/13/2020

    Anderson Oliveira: It Was All A Blur

    His goalscoring record in the Real Madrid youth teams eclipsed that of the great Raul Gonzalez; making Javier Portillo the most celebrated wonderkid in Spain at the start of the millennium. Breaking into the Real Madrid team of the Galactico era proved even more impressive. Sadly, his breakout would prove to be a false dawn. Failing to live up to his early promise, Portillo struggled in every other club he played in; in a career that dwindled very quickly.

  2. 06/05/2020

    Javier Portillo: Right Club, Wrong Time

    His goalscoring record in the Real Madrid youth teams eclipsed that of the great Raul Gonzalez; making Javier Portillo the most celebrated wonderkid in Spain at the start of the millennium. Breaking into the Real Madrid team of the Galactico era proved even more impressive. Sadly, his breakout would prove to be a false dawn. Failing to live up to his early promise, Portillo struggled in every other club he played in; in a career that dwindled very quickly.

  3. 05/30/2020

    Hatem Ben Arfa: Misbehaved

    Regarded as one of the finest talents to ever come out of France, it is no surprise that Ben Arfa has played for top clubs like Newcastle, Lyon, Marseille and PSG. However, his stints at these clubs, and others, were marred by a perceived arrogance and a well-publicized bad temper. His story is one of magic, and remarkable comebacks... but also one of poor judgement and decision-making.

  4. 05/23/2020

    Stuart Holden: Cursed By Injuries

    After breaking out in Major League Soccer with Houston Dynamo, Stuart seemed set to become the USA's next global superstar. Unfortunately, his career became a tragic story of a footballer whose body failed him by breaking down frequently with injuries. Fans will always have that lingering feeling of what might have been if he was fit for long enough.

  5. 05/16/2020

    Rabiu Ibrahim: What Went Wrong ?

    Nigeria thought it had found a replacement for the great 'Jay-Jay' Okocha when Rabiu Ibrahim stepped into the scene at Nigeria's successful outing at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 2007. After making his way to Portugal to start what was a promising career, Rabiu Ibrahim quickly turned into a tale of wasted time and talent.

  6. 05/09/2020

    Freddy Adu: The Loan Ranger

    In 2004, Lionel Messi was not the most popular teenage sensation in the world. That title belonged to Freddy Adu, who broke soccer records by making his professional debut aged 14. His talent promised a glorious career but what followed was a nomadic career characterized by many bus stops. His story is one of extreme disappointment and...no doubt...regret.

  7. 05/02/2020

    Adel Taarabt: So Many Missed Shots

    Early in his career, Taarabt became known for his tricky feet and outrageous skills. His move to Tottenham should have launched his career alongside Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon and Tom Huddlestone. Sadly, in a career that took in clubs like Fulham, AC Milan and, currently, Benefica, Taarabt best days were found at QPR; a stark contrast to what was achieved by Lennon, Huddlestone and, of course, Bale.

  8. 04/25/2020

    Andy Van Der Meyde: Ruined By Personal Demons

    A stand-out talent in an Ajax team that featured Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Westley Sneijder, Steven Pienaar, and Rafael Van Der Vaart, Andy Van Der Meyde had the world at his feet early in his career before struggling at Inter Milan and self-destructing at Everton. A classic tale of how personal demons can get in the way of a successful career.

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A show that explores soccer's once-celebrated icons that fell short of expectations

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  • Creator
    Jamit
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jamit
  • Show Website
    Almost Legend