The Art of the Shithouse
Every team needs one. The player who’ll pull your shirt, stand on your toes, and wind up the opposition just enough to escape a red card…
Classic Examples
From Roy Keane to Gennaro Gattuso, these players don’t just win tackles — they win psychological wars…
The New Breed
Today’s shithouses are more subtle — think Rodri, Casemiro, or Granit Xhaka in his prime…
Conclusion
You might hate them — until they play for your team. Then you love them.
Source: The Athletic