Éderson — One of the most 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑬 Profiles in World Football.
Primarily operating as the left side of a Double-Pivot, capable of playing a Lone #6 role & an advanced #8 role.
For Salernitana he was much more of an all-action midfielder often being used as the main point in progressive transition from deeper pockets on the Left side of a midfield 3.
𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑩𝑳𝒀 secure in possession whether that is via. a pass or a dribble — Wonderfully light on his feet, being Brazilian he has an amazing ability to stay calm in tight areas or when being pressed — Paired with amazing versatility in midfield — whether that be creating space in the half spaces, baiting a press, beating a press, playing on the half turn or even breaking lines through a carry or a pass. He offers a high level of basic traits every high level club needs.
𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑳𝒀 well-rounded technician, offers a wide range of passing, whether that be long balls to stretch play during deep progression, line breaking passes into the #9/#10 or key pressure passes to keep a hold on possession during slow build-up.
𝑭𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑪 Ball-striker — under 𝙂𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙂𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙞 he’s been given a much freer role next to Marten de Roon; meaning he’s often popping up in areas around the box to take up shooting chances. 𝙂𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙞 clearly trust him in doing this mainly due to how pure of a ball-striker Éderson is.
An Unusual Box-Presence — as said before 𝙂𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙞 allows Éderson to operate in advanced areas, due to his innate ability to read the game, making late runs through the half space, picking up pockets in front of the defensive line to pick off long-range shots or offer a more creative outlet — drifting into open spaces to play defensive line-breaking passes or in behind crosses for the forwards to pounce on. Racking up 3 G/A already this season this shows how trusted he is in this 𝙂𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙞 system.
Strong in all areas of the game — Éderson is also asked to operate as a primary destroyer, averaging 2 tackles per game — breaking up play in fast break transition or making line-breaking interceptions to begin attacks by himself, whilst still operating in all-phases of play In & OOP.
All-in-all Éderson is a serious talent to watch out for, making his move from Salernitana —> Atalanta in 2022 I’m expecting big things from him.
Jhon Durán — A Dominant #9.
Technically Secure, Dynamic #9 — he offers a great amount of energy and physicality off the bench for Aston Villa & Unai Emery — Secure in possession via. a Dribble or Hold up action.
Being (6ft. 1’), his profile is extremely complete, a scary burst of acceleration, paired with his amazing ability to beat his man, already puts him in the category of ‘dangerous players’.
What he offers as the central #9 is extremely intimidating — able to adapt to all situations, whether that is to make a late runs through the half space, pick up the ball between the lines and run at defences, hold up the ball to offer inward channel runs for his teammates, a constant press to force anyone into a mistake etc.
Fantastic Ball-Striker able to generate pure power off both feet, although predominantly being a left footed player. This adding to the endless list of intimidating attributes.
He offers a great amount of energy in the high press or during counter transitions. Meaning he can be an added threat during fast break transition.
Truly special talent that we should all be looking out for.
Jhon Durán — A Dominant #9.
Technically Secure, Dynamic #9 — he offers a great amount of energy and physicality off the bench for Aston Villa & Unai Emery — Secure in possession via. a Dribble or Hold up action.
Being (6ft. 1’), his profile is extremely complete, a scary burst of acceleration, paired with his amazing ability to beat his man, already puts him in the category of ‘dangerous players’.
What he offers as the central #9 is extremely intimidating — able to adapt to all situations, whether that is to make a late runs through the half space, pick up the ball between the lines and run at defences, hold up the ball to offer inward channel runs for his teammates, a constant press to force anyone into a mistake etc.
Fantastic Ball-Striker able to generate pure power off both feet, although predominantly being a left footed player. This adding to the endless list of intimidating attributes.
He offers a great amount of energy in the high press or during counter transitions. Meaning he can be an added threat during fast break transition.
Truly special talent that we should all be looking out for.
𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙯𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙣 — Under-appreciated & Underrated.
— 20+ Goals & 10+ Assists in 6 of his last 8 seasons.
— 2018 World Cup win, amounting 6 G/A in 7 starts.
— 2022 World Cup, a hybrid between playmaker and tireless retriever. One of the 𝑩𝑬𝑺𝑻 and most 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑬 tournament performances of all time.
— 2016 European Championship win, amounting 8 G/A in 6 starts.
- 2 Dodgy Red Cards.
- Wrongly Disallowed goal.
- 96th Minute Own-Goal.
- Should’ve taken the lead with 10-men.
- 11 vs 9 for 20 Minutes
Just to lose 2-1 away against arguably the 3rd best team in the league.
We are SO BACK!
Kylian Mbappé x Greatness.
- World Cup at 18.
- 2nd player ever to score a Hat-Trick in a WC Final at 23.
- Most Goals in a WC Final.
- More WC Goals than; CR7, Pelé, Maradona & 1 Less than Messi.
- Back-to-Back WC Finals.
- 5 UCL Knockout goals against, Man City, Juventus & Dortmund at 17.
- 42 G/A carrying Monaco to a league title at 17.
- 65 G/A for France at 24.
- 67 G/A in 62 Games in the UCL.
- 292 Goals & 141 Assists at 24.
- 186 G/A in his last 150 Games.
Is he already an All-Time Great?
🚨🔵 Chelsea are advancing in talks to appoint Enzo Maresca as new head coach.
Positive talks over the weekend, he’s 100% keen and excited by #CFC project.
No issues on Maresca’s contract already being discussed — talks to follow with Leicester City over €10m compensation fee.
🏆 Player of the Season: Ollie Watkins.
❌ Flop of the Season: Matheus Nunes.
💪 Most Improved Player: Cole Palmer.
👏 Unsung Hero: Alexis Mac Allister.
👕 Signing of the Season: Cole Palmer.
Disproving Salah’s “Poor performances at the Business end of the Season”:
22/23: 12G/A in L10
21/22: 7G/A in L9
20/21: 8G/A in L11
19/20: 8G/A in L10
18/19: 9G/A in L10
17/18: 17G/A in L12
This prick has absolutely no spine, Klopps a Liverpool legend, a poor end to his reign after clarifying he’s running out of energy has got this spineless prick jumping on the Klopp hate train as a “Liverpool fan”.