'Kroupi a bums off seats kind of player' - Partington
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Former Bournemouth defender Joe Partington believes Eli Junior Kroupi has received "rightful recognition" after being nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Young Talent of the Year award. The 20-year-old, who is currently recovering from a broken foot, scored 13 goals in 35 appearances across all competitions last season. "It is just mad, isn't it?" Partington said on BBC Radio Solent's Cherries Unpicked podcast.
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