Tracing their origins back to 1903, Aberdeen are scions of Scottish football, boasting a home turf advantage at the mighty Pittodrie Stadium. Founded on the windy east coast of Scotland, the club has weathered more than a century's worth of games.
In terms of their squad's total market value, a figure of approximately £15m has been placed on their heads, a statistic courtesy of Transfermarkt. It's not a bad stash for a club of Aberdeen's pedigree, and it offers a rough appraisal of the talent they have on their books.
Speaking of those books, they list a roster of 29 players, athletic youngsters for the most part, with the average age hitting 25. With an influx of youthful energy, the squad's potential provides as much excitement as any amount of silverware.
Competition-wise, Aberdeen haven't exactly been sitting on their hands. They're spreading their efforts across a total of 5 contests this season, with varied results. In the Premiership, they're treading water in 9th place, while they managed to battle their way to the Quarter-Finals of the League Cup and Scottish Cup. Furthermore, they also ventured into Europe, reaching the Play-Offs in the Europa League Qualifiers and participating in the League Phase of the Conference League.
In a nutshell, that's Aberdeen. They might not be the flashiest team in the league, but they've got heart. And in football, oftentimes, that's all you need.
