"The player of the season, and what a season. Every great Castilla side eventually finds its golden boy. That player who rises above the level around him and drags the team forward when things look bleak. This year, that player was César Palacios. Top scorer. Second-highest assister. Best performer. There is no debate. After injuries robbed him of almost the entirety of last season after a promising first year, Palacios exploded into life. Fifteen goals from midfield is outstanding, placing him above some genuinely elite Castilla names in the modern era, including the likes of Nico Paz. More importantly, the statistics only tell part of the story. Whenever Castilla needed inspiration, Palacios provided it. Goals, assists, set-pieces, long-shots, consistent quality, moments of magic… He became the team’s entire attacking identity at times. What makes him special is the variety. He can score from distance, create effortlessly, operate between the lines, arrive into the box at the right moments, and punish opponents from almost anywhere in the final third. Defenders can’t handle him in the lower tiers. Whilst others fluctuated throughout the season, Palacios remained Castilla’s one constant source of danger. Seven first-team appearances capped off a remarkable campaign. Palacios will play in a top league next season, and could bring in some serious cash as a result."
- @CastillaStats : https://t.co/ys4yZt5Kzc
@SrNaninho Absolutely. He is a forward playing midfielder who can control the game. Neither of Camavinga Tchouameni or even Arda are remotely good at this. Arda can play those through passes it can’t control the game. Jude does it a bit but he is a much more attacking player.
@madridistahoy@AlbertoPereiro Doesn’t make sense when Madrid could have got him for free but he chose to renew just for Dortmund to make a ton of money.
The height difference between Netherlands and Japanese players is very visible. Japan struggling in corners no surprise. But their last minute defending and effort is insane.
@KiyanSo Brazil’s issues over the years:
1. No creativity in the middle
2. No player to control the tempo of the game,slow it down. Every Brazil game is like UFC
3. Vini and Rafinha needs players to support them properly, either midfielders or wing backs
4. Lack of a world class striker