First draft: Top 100 youngsters in the world list
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Originally posted by Roy:
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I think he could be very good in the future, not world-class but very good
Only young German defenders with world-class potential that I can see are Di Gregorio and possibly Petereit and Cimen</strong><hr></blockquote>
They're all a bit like Babbel, nothing flashy but very, very solid.
Not that Babbel's solid like...he's shite
Give us a couple of hours and you´ll be able to download an Excel file containing the same info
Originally posted by Roy:
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They're all a bit like Babbel, nothing flashy but very, very solid.
Not that Babbel's solid like...he's shite
Solid, as a man utd fan you would'nt know much about a solid defence would you
Originally posted by Red Tide:
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Solid, as a man utd fan you would'nt know much about a solid defence would you
Yeah, but would you know owt about Premier League titles?
What are the rules that let one player in the list?
I am puzzled, almost all the best young italians are not in, i.e. Pirlo, Cassano, etc.
The rules:
- the player was born in 1981 or onwards, meaning Pirlo, etc, are out
- Players who are already considered as stars and playing regularly for big teams, i,e Roque Santa Cruz, Cassano, etc are out as well
- the player was born in 1981 or onwards, meaning Pirlo, etc, are out
- Players who are already considered as stars and playing regularly for big teams, i,e Roque Santa Cruz, Cassano, etc are out as well
Has Darren Fletcher really progressed as much as United thought he would? I know he had the injury last season, but it just doesn't seem like he has exploded onto the scene really.
As a sidenote, I am thrilled to see the future Portuguese national team midfield and strikers on the list. They are great, I just love their style. But, as someone mentioned earlier, is there a lack of Italian talent in this age bracket?
As a sidenote, I am thrilled to see the future Portuguese national team midfield and strikers on the list. They are great, I just love their style. But, as someone mentioned earlier, is there a lack of Italian talent in this age bracket?
Fletcher was injured for over a year, of course that has slowed down his progress.
But he'll still make it, don't worry, he's just a giant.
Re: lack of Italians...mmm...there are a few players who came close...Alex Pederzoli of Juventus, Alberto Aquilany of Roma, Marco Ferro of Pistoise, Gaetano Grieco of Fiorentina (I think...).
There are 3 Italians in the list: Lodi, Brighi and Donati so that's not little.
The Italian youth teams haven't set the world alight.
Their U-16 team failed to qualify to the QFs of the Euro U-16 (best players were Lodi, Aquilany and Pederzoli), their U-18 team also failed to qualify to the U-18 Euro while their U-20 team was crap in the Toulon tournament (Ferro being the only bright-spot) so I don't think there are many who I have missed out.
But he'll still make it, don't worry, he's just a giant.
Re: lack of Italians...mmm...there are a few players who came close...Alex Pederzoli of Juventus, Alberto Aquilany of Roma, Marco Ferro of Pistoise, Gaetano Grieco of Fiorentina (I think...).
There are 3 Italians in the list: Lodi, Brighi and Donati so that's not little.
The Italian youth teams haven't set the world alight.
Their U-16 team failed to qualify to the QFs of the Euro U-16 (best players were Lodi, Aquilany and Pederzoli), their U-18 team also failed to qualify to the U-18 Euro while their U-20 team was crap in the Toulon tournament (Ferro being the only bright-spot) so I don't think there are many who I have missed out.
What about Daniele Bonera?
Must admit I thought he was born 1980 but now I see he was born 1981, he's not a bad player actually, maybe I will add him.
I think Kim Källström is a bit too low on the list, he will be in the Swedish WC squad for sure and an incredible talent. Hadn't it been for the current U21 qualifying games I'm sure he would have played today for Sweden. I agree with your points on Zlatan; he is very talented but he needs to adapt more to a quicker and rougher game. He is doing OK for Ajax but he didn't make much impact in the game today.
wheres chipper jones on the list?
Originally posted by Jens:
<strong>wheres chipper jones on the list?</strong><hr></blockquote>
You trying to pull me leg eh? You take me for a fool?!
I know Chipper Jones is a brilliant American Football player!
Roy: chipper jones, the young and up coming footballer. He's in my top 100
I'm not sure about Mark Fotheringham in the list. He's definitely not the best youngster in Scotland. Promising yes, but not in the same class as Stephen Hughes (Rangers), Kevin McNaughton (Aberdeen) and Jamie McCunnie (Dundee Utd).
Well Maloney is class. He disappointed when he came on v Rangers and in the testimonial v Man Utd, but when the pressure's been less - such as in the U-21's and v Stirling Albilon last week (he scored 4), he's performed very well.
Aberdeen have quite a few impressive prospects and McNaughton is probably the best one, I'm not sure whether he'd make your top 100 though. IMO Hughes is the best Scottish youngster, he hasn't let Rangers down at all this season. Stephen Simmons (Hearts), Maurice Ross (Rangers), Mark Kerr (Falkirk) and Zurab Khizanishvilli (Dundee) are all worth a shout.
Aberdeen have quite a few impressive prospects and McNaughton is probably the best one, I'm not sure whether he'd make your top 100 though. IMO Hughes is the best Scottish youngster, he hasn't let Rangers down at all this season. Stephen Simmons (Hearts), Maurice Ross (Rangers), Mark Kerr (Falkirk) and Zurab Khizanishvilli (Dundee) are all worth a shout.
In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy?
Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below:
”Zlatan är en världstalang”
Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare.
Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net.
Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa.
Men annars öser de lovord över honom.
”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa.
Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse:
– Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.
Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below:
”Zlatan är en världstalang”
Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare.
Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net.
Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa.
Men annars öser de lovord över honom.
”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa.
Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse:
– Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.
Originally posted by Jesper:
<strong>In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy?
Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below:
”Zlatan är en världstalang”
Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare.
Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net.
Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa.
Men annars öser de lovord över honom.
”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa.
Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse:
– Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Nice!
How about Malmo offering me a job then?
Originally posted by Jesper:
<strong>In Swedish paper Aftonbladet they have a short article today about Zlatan being ranked among the top 10 young players in the world by the "highly rated of football site footballtransfers.net." What about that Roy?
Those of you who master the Swedish language can read more about it below:
”Zlatan är en världstalang”
Rankas bland de tio bästa ungdomsspelarna i världen.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic,19, är med på tio-i-topp listan över världens bästa ungdomsspelare.
Det anser den ansedda fotbollssajten footballtransfers.net.
Motiveringen är lång. En enda stor hyllning till en blivande världsstjärna. Det enda som kan stoppa honom från världens stora scener är att han är en bråkstake. Ska Zlatan lyckas i Holland måste han ändra attityd går det att läsa.
Men annars öser de lovord över honom.
”Alla spelare som går till en klubb för 82 miljoner kronor är speciella. Zlatan har en brittisk stil. Stor, stark och kan hålla tag i bollen. Det som är ovanligt med Zlatan är att kombinerar detta med en fantastisk bollteknik och snabba fötter”, går det all läsa.
Såhär säger hans tränare Co Adrianse:
– Man behöver bara titta på en spelare som Zlatan i 15 minuter för att veta att man vill skriva kontrakt.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Svensk. Fint muntlig, merkelig skriftlig......
Hey Roy, did you see Hugo Viana got a cap for Portugal .
.Originally posted by mathiaslg:
<strong>Hey Roy, did you see Hugo Viana got a cap for Portugal
Didn't know that but not surprised at all.
Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder.
Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they feck...
I'm not sure about Mark Fotheringham in the list. He's definitely not the best youngster in Scotland. <hr></blockquote>
Naaa, he hasn't a place there. I've brought him on in one of the older CM games for RANGERS and while I got youngsters through, he never had a chance.
Probably dumped him to Preston like we do in United.
Originally posted by Roy:
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Didn't know that but not surprised at all.
Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder.
Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they feck...
Mr Scout how about working for United?
Originally posted by seba:
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Mr Scout how about working for United?
Nah, they can't afford me
Originally posted by Roy:
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Didn't know that but not surprised at all.
Always thought he'd turn out a good player, since I saw him in the flesh 3 years ago. Well-built, good passer, great shot, can tackle, good in the air, the complete central midfielder.
Recommended him and Quaresma to Leverkusen but did they take my advice? did they feck...
For christ sake Roy, three years ago? You were recommending that two 14 year olds be ripped from their homes and sent to a far away country. You evil man, good for Leverkusen for ignoring you
Rumours have it the club didn't take Roy's players on because if they had 5 of his 'fledglings' in a line up they had to change their name to Leiberkusen.
Originally posted by mathiaslg:
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For christ sake Roy, three years ago? You were recommending that two 14 year olds be ripped from their homes and sent to a far away country. You evil man, good for Leverkusen for ignoring you
eh? I think you're forgeting the fact that we're talking about Portuguese players here....they usually care about one thing and one thing only...the papelimos...home, what home? family, what family? show me the greens
Originally posted by Amir:
<strong>Rumours have it the club didn't take Roy's players on because if they had 5 of his 'fledglings' in a line up they had to change their name to Leiberkusen.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Well they didn't have to....but I certainly suggested it