Favourite Players

S4P wrote:

Oleguerisntthatbad wrote:
Sheva is very good.. top 3, despite his slow start and Drogba is top 10, due to the fact that in previous seasons he hasn't been that impressive but his recent form has been excellent..
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I don't agree that Drogba is top 10. His form has always been very very good, it's just his goalscoring which was poor. But the number of assists he got in the 4-5-1 system was ridiculous.

In a 4-5-1, he doesn't score many goals, but his contribution was excellent.

In 4-4-2, he's added goalscoring and proven to be the most 'complete attribute-wise' striker on the planet.

Maybe having Eto'o number 4 is a bit harsh, but I seriously think Drogba is a better overall striker, even if he does score fewer goals

I will be willing to consider him in the top 5 once he has scored 20+ in the league for 3 seasons or so.. How can you say that he is better than for instance Toni, when he manages to score regularly for an average team in the serie A?

Drogba has got the world's most expensive team around him to back him up..

Oleguerisntthatbad wrote:
I will be willing to consider him in the top 5 once he has scored 20+ in the league for 3 seasons or so.. How can you say that he is better than for instance Toni, when he manages to score regularly for an average team in the serie A?

Drogba has got the world's most expensive team around him to back him up..

It's not just about his goalscoring though is it? Otherwise half the strikers on the planet that are considered 'world class' wouldn't be so.

Drogba is one of the best strikers in the world defensively, beats players, has brilliant strength, pace, dominant in the air, and plays people in superbly. All that was missing was goals, and now that the goals are coming, I think he'd probably get into any team in the world.

S4P wrote:

Oleguerisntthatbad wrote:
I will be willing to consider him in the top 5 once he has scored 20+ in the league for 3 seasons or so.. How can you say that he is better than for instance Toni, when he manages to score regularly for an average team in the serie A?

Drogba has got the world's most expensive team around him to back him up..

It's not just about his goalscoring though is it? Otherwise half the strikers on the planet that are considered 'world class' wouldn't be so.

Drogba is one of the best strikers in the world defensively, beats players, has brilliant strength, pace, dominant in the air, and plays people in superbly. All that was missing was goals, and now that the goals are coming, I think he'd probably get into any team in the world.

Don't get me wrong.. I would love to see Drogba in Blaugrana... He would be in the centre, with Eto'o playing off him, Ronaldinho cutting in from the left and Messi from the right.. (not sure if it would work though )

I just think that Drogba wouldn't be able to do as well in a smallish team where his teammates weren't able to break up the defense.. he is very good at holding up the ball but reliant on others to disorganise the defense. (against us he did very well with the goal though)

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Don't get me wrong.. I would love to see Drogba in Blaugrana... He would be in the centre, with Eto'o playing off him, Ronaldinho cutting in from the left and Messi from the right.. (not sure if it would work though )

I just think that Drogba wouldn't be able to do as well in a smallish team where his teammates weren't able to break up the defense.. he is very good at holding up the ball but reliant on others to disorganise the defense. (against us he did very well with the goal though)[/quote]



Although I wouldn't class them as a small team, he more or less took Marseille to the UEFA Cup final on his own.

Still doesn't change the fact that he never scored 20 league goals in one season..not for Chelsea, not Marseille, not Guingamp..

Luis Figo -- One of the best winger the world has ever seen, plays with some much skill and flair.

Zidane -- The most magicial player since Diego Maradonna, some of the stuff he just does (I.E. Goal against Depo, took on a defender feinted 4 and scored)
Goal in the CL final was a beauty too

Those are my two idols/favs.

Others:

Raul
Ronaldhinho
Ronaldo
Kaka
Messi
Robinho
Drogba
Valdes lol

And many more

Kaka'- Excellent midfielder! Such Talent he has!
Pirlo- tHe best, such ellegance and grace he has when he plays
Maldini- one of the most loyal players around. The best defender!
Robben
Inzaghi- Excellent goal poacher
Totti
Buffon- An amazing goalkeeper!
Nesta
Deco
Crespo- Such class, even when he does play Inter, i still love it when he scores
Cassilas
Heinze
Gattuso- Great determination! Totally dedicated to everything he does
De Rossi
Toni
Solskaer- An excellent come back for him, and what a player he is. Always great to watch
Juninho- One of the best free kick takers around!

Gosh there are so Many players i like, can't possibly name them all and give a reason why for each!

Delps- Football would be dead to me without him.

Juan Roman 'untackleable' Riquelme

Ortega- Still make sure to watch him, even though he usually does nothing then get's subbed.

Gago- the future.

Raul
Xabi Alonso
Cesc
Kaka
Carragher
Gerrard
Etoo
Casillas
Terry
Messi
Rooney
Villa

Didier Drogba = he's the One Man gang!

Robbie Keane - Unpredictable Irishman, record scorer for his country.

J.Cole - Most naturally talented England squad member at present.

Ledley King - My Club captain, and on his way to becoming one of the best defenders in the world.

Rio Ferdinand - The one genuinely English World Class player.

C. Ronaldo - The Heir to Figo, and maybe even better than that.

Samuel Eto'o - Tremendous all round forward.

Roberto Ayala - Modern day legendary defender.

Phillip Lahm - The German Maldini.

Gigi Buffon - As a 'keeper, he's near flawless.

I'll think of a few more soon.

Obispo wrote:Aside from Warnock, I really like most of our players.


Goran Pandev - Macedonian Maradona.

Valon Behrami - The best player of the next European Champions.

Thierry henry - Best striker in Europe at the moment, wish we had him at Liverpool.

Dani Alves - Just because he'd be perfect for us.

Quagliarella - just for his recent goals.

Di Michele - See Quagliarella.

Anatoliy Tymoschuk - The Ukranian Roy Keane.

Matuzalem - Silky passing, sweet left-foot.

Dimtro Chygrynsky - Great in the air. The best defender - when he's actually played - in the Ukraine. Will be in a bigger and better league sooner rather than later.

Artem Milevskiy - one of the best players in the U21 tournament last summer. His penalty against the Swiss at the world cup was the best moment of the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TbmXayd0IM

Mancini - He may play for Roma, but he's just incredible on either flank. Could do so much better... really. Best winger in Europe?

Oh, and of course, the ex-Lazio crew:

Stankovic, Veron, Signori, Nedved, Nesta, Mendieta, Fiore, Crespo, Lopez, Simeone, Corradi etc.

did i just read that

Why do people pick utter cretins as their favourite players? Most of these lists disgust me.

(not inc my team)

Boruc
Dida

Nesta
Rozehnal
Cris
Ledley King
Rio
Materazzi
Lugano

Juninho
Kaka
Pirlo
Essien
Lampard
C.Ronaldo
Mancini
Govou
Robben
Kaider Keita
Bodmer
Ribery
Totti
Scholes

Chevanton
Iaquinta
Drogba
Shevchenko
Defoe
Saha
Henry

Pierre Littbarski wrote:(not inc my team)

Boruc
Dida

Nesta
Rozehnal
Cris
Ledley King
Rio
Materazzi
Lugano

Juninho
Kaka
Pirlo
Essien
Lampard
C.Ronaldo
Mancini
Govou
Robben
Kaider Keita
Bodmer
Ribery
Totti
Scholes

Chevanton
Iaquinta
Drogba
Shevchenko
Defoe
Saha
Henry

Add Paddy K to that list

marquez
puyol
eto'o
messi
iniesta
saviola
dogba

MightyBarca wrote:marquez
puyol
eto'o
messi
iniesta
saviola
dogba

It would save you alot fo time if you just said " the entire Barça squad "

Pierre,

I always thought you were a Taddei fan?

My players:

Daniel Agger - Cool, calm and collected is Agger, he has so much potential to be one of the top defenders throughout Europe.
Mancini - Probably the most underated/best winger around.
Kaka - as an attcking midfielder he is Perfection
Sergio Aguero - An awesome talent as we all know.
Christian Chivu - A Class Act
Ryan Giggs - Fergie's best player to come from the youth set up (along with Scholes of course)
Dani Alves - Whatever Obi said on him I agree.
F.Inzaghi - Along with RvN, the best poacher in the game.
Juninho - Another wonderful Brazilian attacking mid, with a venomous free kick.
Xabi Alonso - The Passmaster
Robbie Keane - One of the best strikers we , Ireland has produced.
Ayala - Legend
Maldini - as above
Kuyt - Gives his all and uses what he has to the best of his abilites.
Klaas jan Huntelaar - Future of Dutch football.
John Arne Riise - very exciting LB.
Adriano (Sevilla) - as above , though more of a wing back/winger these days.
Joaquin - Always loved watching him.
D Carvalho - Love to see at L'pool.

god im tired after that <laugh>

Koevermans - My favourite Sparta player. Very nice and humble and extremly underrated, especially in Europe.
Emnes - The most exciting youngster of Sparta at the moment. He has skill, pace, shot. Watch out for him.
Kaka - The way he moves, the way he handles a ball. It's just pure magic.
Kuyt - A great person with a great personality. Gives always 120%. Also a loyal servant.
Aissati - Outplayed the Milan midfield at age 17. Little fellow who used to be bullied.
Robben - Although he has his antics he is still a very exciting player to watch. On form the best winger around.
Essien - He proved his doubters wrong. With some superb performances he showed that he is one of the best midfielders around.
deFauw - Used to be a loyal servant of Sparta before moving to Roda JC. Is closing to a position in the Belgium squad and has improved greatly.
Giggs - My favourite ManUnt player. Brilliant player no explanation needed.
Samaras - Very good player with bags of technique.
Cech - For me the best keeper in the world.
Albelda - Great magnificent player. Hope to see him one day in the EPL.
Navas - Sevilla can be proud of such an exciting youngster.

Lots more....

Toure: Athletic, tough, great pace, reads the game well, and very nice guy.
Eboue: In my estimation one of the most exciting fulklbacks around. Good technique, great pace and has been showing he can cross as well.
Rosicky: Pleasure to watch. Sumptious player.
Fabregas: Intelligence, touch, measured passes.
Hleb: Clever player, showing his worth this season.
Marquez: Top 5 best defenders. Class act.
Messi: Best youngster in the world.
Eto'o: Best striker in the world.
Essien: Nice guy. Serious player.
Gattuso: Tough as fuck.
Mascherano: Reads the game beautifully.
Iniesta: Wish we had him at Arsenal.
Javier Zanetti: Legend. The best.
Kaka: Elegance personified.
Juan: Underrated defender. Good world cup.
Scholes: Begrudging envy. Good player. Not a twat.
Lugano: Nice mix of cultured and brutal.
King: Englands best defender.

finisher:batistuta, baggio
middle field: totti, nedved,zidane,rivadlo
defender:chivu,nesta,balasi,cafu.
gk:bufforn

Buffon: simply the best keeper of the last decade
Zannetti: amazing loyalty and commitment, ability to play many positions, probably the best right back I have ever seen
Marquez: does everything a defender should and more
King: has everything but plays at an average team
Zambrotta: along with buffon italy's best player for years
Ronaldinho: joy to watch his skills
Gerrrard: commitment, ability, energy, when on fire unstoppable, best all-round midfielder in the world
Seedorf: makes pirlo and kaka look better than they are without receiving any credit
Giggs: see dinho, plus hard working, tackling back etc
Henry: ability, attitude, creating, finishing etc best all-round striker in the world
Ronaldo: the real one, without the injuries would have been better than pele and maradonna, at his peak was undisputed best striker/player in the world.

italian_hammer(DEANO!) wrote:

Obispo wrote:Deano,

Where is Quagliarella!? He's got to be in there after that chip against Atalanta

Quagliarella will get there in time.....hes a fantastic young striker...one against Lazio too

Sorry but you have thewrong photo. This is Giovanni van Bronckhorst...

United players -

Scholes,

Then Rooney, Saha, Park, Giggs, Heinze, Neville, Vidic, Carrick, Solskjaer.

Non - United players -

Kaka,

Then Steven Davis, Darren Bent, Hargreaves, Van Nistelrooy, Nedved, Gattuso, Robinson, Michael Owen, Messi.

Parks Lives wrote:United players -
Scholes,
Then Rooney, Saha, Park, Giggs, Heinze, Neville, Vidic, Carrick, Solskjaer.
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No Ronaldo, I would have imagined him a fans favourite.

Not yet, although the last year he's really grown on me, especially the way he has played this season, despite the flak he has received.

I didn't really like his attitude the early part of last season, its really improven though.

Its virtually the same with Ferdinand, since his contract dispute.

Now that Bergkamp has retired I need another style over substance hero...

For sheer class, creativity and ability no one beats Rafael van der Vaart as far as I'm concerned. By far my favourite player, a shame that he's injured all the time though

My new favourite striker is AZ's Dembele, the guy is just 19 but it looks like he's got it all : strength, speed, control and ability to score goals.

There are not much defenders with a lot of flair so I'll go for Brazilian Alex at PSV who's a rock for them and also a very likeable character (off the pitch) and Anton Ferdinand who I predict will be as good as Rio was at Leeds.

For control in midfield I really like Holland's future star linkup player : Demi de Zeeuw.

In goal it's between Van der Sar, Waterreus (both massively underrated and true leaders)....but nice guy Brazilian Gomes from PSV just edges it because youth has the future

And last (but not least) I'll mention a player who leads by example : Dirk Kuyt.