Its weird how some people say he's a great dribbler, and others say he's not very good.
He sure looks good in that video
He sure looks good in that video
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I think unfortunately for Pedro its easy to look a bit average when your teammates are the likes of Messi, Suarez and Neymar. But when you look at him individually he's good technically and talented himself in his own right
Its weird how some people say he's a great dribbler, and others say he's not very good.
He sure looks good in that video
He looks good because he is good. Unless he is Ronaldo or Messi, you will always get the "He is not that good" comments.
@Ekeke you might be able to answer my earlier question as you watch a lot of Spanish football, but could Pedro play that central striker role if Rooney were to get injured? Has he ever played it for Barca?
Highlights dont show much but it does happen to show dribbling and "risky" passes.
Saying pedro isn't good at dribbling and passing is just pure bs. Regardless of the fact that he averages nearly the same amount of passing % succes rate and keypasses to Iniesta last year. But ofc Iniesta isn't good at passing also.
No doubting hes a class act and far better than how people on here rate him, but i wonder about how well he would cope physically...
So we're keeping RvP then?
I probably dont see Barcelona as lots of other people on here, as valencia are on at the same time or i dont feel like watching another match after them etc. So not really my speciality. I cant imagine he's played the false 9 more than a handful of times as Barcelona have always had strikers who would like to play there, but Messi is taking the role. So when he's not available it'll tend to be them going into the role
Pretty much. He did play there a handful of times last season once Messi switched to his right sided role, but it was only really in cameo appearances once Suárez was subbed (with Neymar and Messi keeping their usual role).
Watching that video, didn't realise how two-footed he was or how much he played down the left. Him and Depay on either side would be a problem.
I'm not watching a 10 minute video of a players "skills" when I've already watched all his games. Watched about a quarter of that and there was nothing substantial.
If you think a highlights reel is proof of anything then it's no wonder you think Pedro is a great dribbler/passer - every player is going to have moments over an entire season. It's about how often you make good passes or complete good dribbles and Pedro doesn't show it very often. Like I said, he can beat a man but it's with raw pace like Bale rather than actual dribbling. Pushing the ball past someone isn't dribbling.
Your English is perfect - i'm just always tryin to have a laugh at every opportunity man. I mean no harm brother
That's taking stalking to whole new levels.
You might wanna change your "Supports" element on your profile, to "Pedro - I stalk the shit out of him.. Don't tell my Missus Brenda though"
Nothing more then an assumption until you can provide the statistics to prove your case.
He's nimble & dodge's tackles - one step ahead type of thing, so i dont see that being a problem Mr. Moth Lover
Not to mention, he's played against teams from all over the world & opposition players would most likely have tried to nail him. He'd be accustomed to tough opponents imo..
Dont waste your time Ninja - he's just f*cked off that we're linked to him & is acting up. We all do it if a player linked to our club doesnt sign for us & you feel like shit that someone else got him, so you pick holes in his game.
As i have said in many posts on here - if he doesnt sign for us - then he's shit & past it, but world class if he does sign for us
I'm with you here... He's a decent player for sure, and is a pretty good goalscorer from out wide, but if people are thinking he's going to provide creativity and dribble past players at United, then they have the wrong idea of him completely. He's a player who relies on his movement and once he's through on goal you can rely on him to finish it, and he's a relatively hard worker, but that's about it.
I just responded to you that his stats are equal to that of Iniesta. His passing is 89% succes rate.
Also what else could i do? Send you full matches with time stamps to show good passes?
And your example of saying Bale is a good dribbler is an absolute joke. If Bale is a good dribbler, then so is Valencia.
http://www.whoscored.com/Players/44055/
The statistics actually make him sound a lot worse then he is but since you asked for it...
1 shot per game, 0.7 key passes per game, 21.5 overall passes per game, 0.4 crosses per game, 0.6 dribbles per game for the attacking side. Defensively, 0.5 tackles per game, 0.3 interceptions, 0.1 clearances...
He's a good goalscorer but he relies on his movement and the delivery from Messi and others, he doesn't fashion out chances for himself. He doesn't do much else. He'd be nothing more then a squad player if he came IMO.
Edit: His best ever season since whoscored compiled data in terms of dribbles was 0.9 per game, and 1.2 key passes. So a lot of people on here have the wrong perception of what type of player he is.
Thread closed - Pedro is shit!
He's not shit but he's a pretty average player who would really be nothing more then a squad player. Memphis has a lot more to his game, so does Januzaj (even though he needs to improve a lot, also not saying he's better, just more rounded). Pedro is like a poacher from the wing... You can rely on him to finish when through on goal and he's quick, but he won't have much of an impact on the game.
Yes to be honest, I too can see what Bob is trying to say, posters are maybe making it a tad too personal just because he's a Liverpool fan, I wouldn't say he's a million miles off either. The thing with Pedro is he fits into Barca's *minimal for maximum effect* mould so well that you don't know quite how he'd perform if given more freedom, someone a few pages back was likening him to Hazard? and I personally think there's no chance of him operating like that.
Who gives a shit about stats - his name is cool & it'll cost less to have it on the back of my brand new United shirt at then end of the month?!
Get with the programme man..
The guy asked for stats! Anyway.. I probably make it sound like I'm completely against it which I'm not, he'd be a very good option to have and would add pace and goals to our attack. Also he wouldn't be expensive at all at only 20m or so. He's also a hard worker defensively. So I'd be happy getting him, just people should know they aren't getting some creative player who can dribble past players at will like Hazard does.
You's wont be sayin all that, if he signs for us - that's a given...
Jaysus man - i'm only muckin about. Did you not catch that about name on the back of the shirt costing less because there's less letters?
Tough crowd
He's a good player, technical, two footed, tactically very flexible and has an eye for goal, I watch every Barca game I can, I've gone to the Camp Nou and seen Barca play a couple times, and seen Pedro live & hit the back of the net, so i'm a fan more or less.
I wouldn't cry if we purchased him, he's a really good goalscoring wide threat and would be a useful addition all in all, but if people are expecting him to be a maveric dribbler/creative player by himself then they may be disappointed.
I would be a bit underwhelmed if we replaced Di Maria with Pedro. I also think we would need someone a bit more creative although Pedro. He is a good goal threat but I don't even think we create the chances that would suit him.
It depends on the criteria one would observe. If we look at the pass success percentage he clearly has the upperhand against a player like Reus for example with 86.9% against 75.7. (just comparing wingers now). Yes, if we look at the other variables the statistics are not stunning to say the least, but he is a hard working player that can flourish in a hard working system. It also depends how you define a ‘dribble’’. Pedro has the quality to utilise his pace and run havoc against defenders. Would you call that a dribble ? Opinions differ on this. What more can we ask for a winger to be hardworking and contribute with goals i wonder ? Is he a world class winger ? no ? Is it a necessity to have world class winger to win titles ? no. You need a system in which players are fully utilised according to their strengths.
So you have seen the guy(probably) like handful of times and he has better game than Pedro all of a sudden?
There's nothing more uplifting than seeing maverick, dribbling & creative wingers at OT - like you mentioned of Pedro. Nice one on the Nou Camp scouting mission mate - he's a shoe-in for POTY, after that appraisal imo..
*fist pumps* ;-)
I don't dispute that he's an excellent player, but I've had enough of signing players and would rather give the games that Pedro would play to Januzaj and Pereira.
Can I has autograph?
He's not currently better than Pedro, I think what he means is, when watching Memphis Depay this season (Seen several games live on Sky), Depay has shown in the role affored that he can contribute goals out of the blue, or by sparking his team with a dribble, free kick etc outside of his teams performance etc, so one would assume if he keeps developing by the time he's Pedro's age he has a chance to be very special.
Pedro isn't that type of *special game changer*
Unless we're planning on playing di maria as a right forward next season, i don't see the point in comparing him to pedro, mata should be the one worried about this signing.
Nah I noticed don't worry! Just wanted to add that bit as I'm not all against the signing.Jaysus man - i'm only muckin about. Did you not catch that about name on the back of the shirt costing less because there's less letters?
Tough crowd
Pretty much what Benny said...
Memphis is more rounded, he's more creative and is more of a dribbler along with being a goalscorer. Pedro is pretty much a poacher from out wide.Can I has autograph?
He's not currently better than Pedro, I think what he means is, when watching Memphis Depay this season (Seen several games live on Sky), Depay has shown in the role affored that he can contribute goals out of the blue, or by sparking his team with a dribble, free kick etc outside of his teams performance etc, so one would assume if he keeps developing by the time he's Pedro's age he has a chance to be very special.
Pedro isn't that type of *special game changer*
Can I has autograph?
Of course you can Benny. PM me your details & i'll have it in the mail 1st thing mucker
Come on now.
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