Sattyik Sarkar European Football Writer

Sattyik Sarkar

European football writer

Bio: Sattyik hails from Kolkata, India, which is also known as the Mecca of Football in the country. He has been following the sport since 2008 and developed a passion for European football after watching Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United dominate the Premier League. Sattyik has worked for publications such as The Bridge, Khel Now, Sportskeeda and Sportsdunia, and has also been a member of the media team of I-League champions Inter Kashi. 

My Footballing Story: There was a time when Sattyik was engrossed in cricket, but then football came along. During the 2008-09 season, a nine-year-old Sattyik was introduced to Manchester United by a friend at school. He considers Cristiano Ronaldo to be his hero, and Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho as his favourite managers, while having an admiration for Johan Cruyff's philosophy. He studies the tactical aspects of the sport and delivers an impartial view in his role as a football writer. 

Areas of Expertise:

  • Tactical aspects of football
  • Manchester United
  • Transfer market dynamics
  • Scouting

Favourite Footballing Memory: Sattyik dreams of seeing Indian football develop and hopes to one day see the Indian national team participate in the World Cup. When it happens, that will automatically be his favourite footballing memory. 

Articles by Sattyik Sarkar
  4. Real Madrid CF v FC Barcelona - LaLiga EA SportsGetty Images Sport
    L. YamalA. Balde

    Barca teammate defends Lamine Yamal from recent criticism

    Barcelona full-back Alejandro Balde has defended teammate Lamine Yamal over the scrutiny he has faced in recent weeks. The 18-year-old has not been at his best since September, when he succumbed to an injury in his pubic area while playing for Spain. Ever since his return, he has struggled to match his previously dizzying heights, with the glare of the spotlight shining on the youngster.

  5. Villarreal CF v Real Oviedo - LaLiga EA SportsGetty Images Sport
    Etta EyongBarcelona

    Etta Eyong makes decision between Real Madrid and Barcelona

    Levante's young forward Etta Eyong is in sublime form in La Liga and has garnered attention over the past few months from major Spanish clubs. On one hand, there is Real Madrid, whose decision-makers view Eyong as a promising prospect, and on the other hand, there is Barcelona, who had wanted to sign the Cameroonian in the previous window. The 22-year-old has now made a decision over which club he would prefer to join, if bids are tabled.

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