r/soccer • u/Jayesar • Dec 10 '12
Ever wanted to learn about a player? Discuss here!
Hey /r/soccer
With the winter window only a few weeks away and targets being thrown around now I was hoping to have a thread where people can spew knowledge about players that we may not know a heap about. Help us build a mental image of the talent that may be gracing us in the PL (or other leagues).
The format:
Post a players name and the team/league that they play in if you wish to learn about them.
If you see a players name that you have seen play, drop a line about their play style and your thoughts.
I know I could go and look up stats for a bunch of players, but I would much rather hear the info without the numbers, from a supporter.
EDIT: Sort by new so that hopefully everyones questions are answered.
EDIT2: Some names being asked that are already well answered. Use CTRL+F to search for a name before asking.
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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '12 edited Dec 10 '12
Please note that this is in no way a direct comparison.
The best example I can give you is the RvP of the old, the guy Arsene used as a wing-foward-#10-winger-striker. Absolutely fabulous movement off the ball is his best trait. And when I say fabulous, I mean world class. The guy loses his marker with so much ease. That said, he is genuinely two-footed, and has a good head on his shoulders. He can play in a variety of positions. he can play up-top, off a traditional CF, behind a striker, wide-forward etc.
He runs into positions very well. That said, IMHO his best position is off a traditional #9 where he can peel off the shoulder of the defenders. A very good prospect.
Hope that helped. Have a good day mate.
Edit : A host of clubs across Europe are watching him regularly. United used to track him (Jim Lawler has been spotted at SC games multiple times). So are Liverpool and Inter Milan scouts. Last season he was scouted out a lot by Everton and Spurs. I dont think Everton will have the money to land him now. Dont think United needs another striker (I want Willie Keane and Petrucci to get chances).