James Nalton

Joined: Aug 23, 2019

James is a world soccer writer whose work has featured on the Guardian, Forbes, BBC, and Goal. He is the founding editor of global soccer outlet World Football Index.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 05: Gabriel Barbosa of Flamengo celebrates after scoring the third goal of his team during a match between Flamengo and Avai as part of Brasileirao Series A 2019 at Maracana Stadium on December 05, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)

Gabigol found a home and a way forward for his career at Flamengo

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - JANUARY 18: Giovanni Reyna (l) of Borussia Dortmund hands the match ball to Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund after the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund at WWK-Arena on January 18, 2020 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Giovanni Reyna won’t be under the radar much longer after Dortmund debut

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 06: Javier Hernandez #14 of Mexico throws his arms out as he celebrates the goal by Erick Gutierrez #25 of Mexico during the 2nd half of the Friendly match between the United States Men's National Team and Mexico. The match was held at MetLife Stadium on September 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ USA. Mexico won the match with a score of 3 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

Javier Hernandez’s transfer to LA Galaxy is a big deal on and off the field

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 12: Federico Valverde of Real Madrid tackles Alvaro Morata of Atletico Madrid which results in the red card being shown to Federico Valverde of Real Madrid during the Supercopa de Espana Final match between Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2020 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Fede Valverde’s professional foul was a perfectly polarizing match-winning play

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates scoring his second goal during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Manchester City and Atalanta at Etihad Stadium on October 22, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus)

Sergio Aguero secures legendary status at Manchester City and beyond

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth at St. James Park on November 09, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

What do Miguel Almiron’s Premier League woes mean for MLS?

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 23: Nicolas Lodeiro #10 and Raul Ruidiaz #9 of Seattle Sounders celebrate after the match against the Real Salt Lake at CenturyLink Field on October 23, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Sounders top the Real Salt Lake 2-0. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Lodeiro and Ruidiaz: Seattle Sounders’ South American spark

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint Germain during the French League 1 match between Paris Saint Germain v Toulouse at the Parc des Princes on August 25, 2019 in Paris France (Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)