At times Hearts required intervention to ignite them this season; a talismanic force who could weave some sorcery or inject energy to drive them towards the opposition goal.

Source: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/three-hearts-players-emerge-as-central-figures-in-the-clubs-aspirations-4366403

Even if France had to deal with the injury of talismanic flyhalf Romain Ntamack in the lead-up to the tournament, they should have done better.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/lack-knockout-experience-leaves-french-floored-home-world-cup-3849376?cid=cna_flip_070214

“Even when he’s not at his sharpest, he still has that talismanic feel for us.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/how-hibs-looked-under-nick-montgomery-and-a-reminder-to-new-coach-that-this-wont-be-all-plain-sailing-4338871

Goals by the Three Lions’ talismanic striker Harry Kane and Arsenal wonderkid Bukayo Saka saw the home side cruise to victory in the Euro 2024 qualifier clash.

Source: https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/national/23413527.england-win-cannot-dampen-ukraine-fans-excitement-wembley-match/?ref=rss

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has played a huge role in getting key performance from his players in the Chennai Super King camp and they will miss the talismanic skipper once he hangs up his boots, said former England captain Eoin Morgan.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/ipl-2023-youll-only-realize-how-much-dhoni-is-missed-when-he-goes-says-eoin-morgan-8570276/

Reaching the quarter-finals without talismanic captain Sam Kerr shows the Australians have adapted under pressure and highlighted their tactical versatility.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2023/08/11/matildas-france-world-cup-quarter-final/

The talismanic Fulham striker is the subject of a bid from Saudi Professional League club Al Hilal, and has made clear his intentions to leave.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/22653959/transfer-news-live-harry-kane-gvardiol-raphinha-barcelona-mahrez/

Wolves were missing their own talismanic No 8 in midfield with the captain, Rúben Neves, suspended for the match.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/apr/08/wolves-chelsea-premier-league-match-report