About Us

KickXoff is an independent football publication covering the game with depth and clarity — player profiles, tactics, transfers, data and the stories behind the matches. Our current focus is in-depth profiles of the players shaping the 2026 World Cup.

Our mission

We believe football journalism should be thorough, well-sourced, and transparent about limitations. We write for readers who want to understand the game beyond the headlines — the context, the numbers, the careers that shaped the players we watch.

What we cover

• Player profiles — careers, club journeys and World Cup history
• The careers and context behind the stars of the 2026 World Cup
• Squad backgrounds and tournament outlooks

Our editorial standards

Fact-checking: Profiles are compiled from publicly available records and checked against multiple published sources, including official team and federation information.

Sourcing: We cite ESPN, official team/federation websites, Transfermarkt and reputable sports outlets. Where a detail is approximate or disputed between sources, we say so rather than presenting it as fact.

Transparency: We distinguish confirmed facts from context and outlook, and we do not publish speculative financial figures.

Updates: When facts change or errors are found, we correct articles and note the update. Contact us at ouldch@yahoo.com to report inaccuracies.

Who we are

KickXoff is an independent, reader-focused football site founded and written by Sidi Elkhou, an independent football writer and lifelong fan. Our player profiles are researched and compiled from publicly available information — official team and federation pages, established sports outlets and reference databases — and written to give readers clear, accurate background on the players featured at the 2026 World Cup. We don’t claim exclusive access or original reporting; where we rely on others’ journalism, we credit it.

Sources & attribution

• Live match data: football-data.org
• Player information: ESPN, official team websites, Transfermarkt, and league statistics providers
• Images: Creative Commons licensed photography, credited with source and license on each article
• Videos: Embedded from official YouTube channels (leagues, teams, media partners)

Get in touch

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