Author: Alec Cordolcini

Another season is over in Switzerland and yet again more talents have been unearthed. Along with some tried and tested names, many deserve a vote of thanks for an exciting Super League.

Michel Preud’homme was a special goalkeeper and now he’s making his mark in the coaching world. Having had success at Standard Liege, he is now transforming Gent.

Aged 35, and heading to join Seattle Sounders this summer, Blaise Nkufo had enjoyed a remarkable spell with FC Twente. Having helped them to the Eredivisie title, it is an honour he richly deserves.

Having been with Ajax and Chelsea, without breaking through, Mbark Boussoufa has made a name for himself in Belgium. And now he’s ready to head back to the big time.

Just 10 years ago Willem II were lining up in the Champions League amongst Europe’s elite. Now, after a nightmare season, they face a battle just to stay in the Dutch top flight.

Swiss side Lausanne have a proud history, but financial troubles have left the club in the lower leagues. This season though, despite a poor league campaign, they are in the cup final.

Twente’s Bryan Ruiz stands as one of the best players in this season’s Eredivisie. The Costa Rica international is starring at the Grolsch Veste, but he could easily have been elsewhere.

Grasshopper Club Zurich are Swiss league giants, but times are hard for the Super League side. Financial troubles are the order of the day, and they are having a huge impact.

Romelu Lukaku is taking Belgian football by storm at just 16 years old. The Anderlecht striker is breaking records left right and centre, but has been warned against moving too soon.

Andy van der Meyde was once regarded as one of the hottest talents in Holland, but the winger has not lived up to that billing. Now 30 and with PSV, he is looking to rebuild his career.