For me Sturridge is the better player right now, I don't see Wellbeck surpassing him.
Sturridge vs Welbeck
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I think Welbeck has the higher ceiling, Sturridge is horribly one-footed as well.
That's the way Pogue put it earlier and I agree. Sturridge may be the slightly better (more effective) player now but I don't doubt Welbeck will surpass him.
Sturridge looks really good; his decision making needs work though. Welbeck looks like a real gem.
Should take them both. Much better options than the likes of defoe crouch etc.
Right now Sturridge, but Welbeck potentially the same or could even be better.
Agreed. Whether he will reach that benchmark remains to be seen but we're hopeful he will. At the moment I'd also say Sturridge is slightly closer to realising his true ability than Welbeck is. His creativity has increased in addition to his goalscoring, and the assists prove it.
The margins are so fine between them but their ability is undeniable and they simply must be in our squad for the Euros.
I could. He must develop more of a ruthless streak in front of goal and it's possible. All other aspects of his game are not inferior to Sturridge's
Merger.
People say that but he has shown that isn't really the case, his goal last weekend against Wigan for instance - he brought a long ball under instant control from over the top with his right foot then scored with his left.
He is only 22 himself, the way some people are talking is that he is now at his level and Welbeck has plenty of time ahead of him - Sturridge has undoubtedly shown off more in 2011 but they both will only get far better. Another way to sum it up is that Sturridge must surely be the favourite for the Young Player of the Year award, though the race is on to get the big prize.
Rooney isn't exactly old and isn't going anywhere anytime soon but the future for England is surely a front three of Young, Wellbeck and Sturridge. I said throughout the summer last year and this it was vital for Chelsea to get him into the team and get him games, we are underperforming despite the fact he is scoring for fun.
different types of players.
I'm just glad we have both of them playing for England alongside Rooney.
I'm just glad we have both of them playing for England alongside Rooney.
Could have got a winner v Arsenal except he did a ludicrous adjustment to hit a shot wide with his left when scoring with the right was the easy option. Should have put away an easy right-foot chance v Spurs on Thursday.
26 games, 18 goals in the premier league in 2011 is fantastic for any player, Van Persie aside he is possibly the best striker in England this calendar year.
Do you mean the one early in the game where he put it over the bar? It looked as if King might have just got to that.
Saying that Bale will be in the running and Aguero isn't old either.
Didn't realise his stats for the year were that good. Very impressive playing half the year for a Bolton team that was really struggling at the business end of last season.
Still, I feel that Welbeck is a more rounded player and has the possibility to be the better of the two, but right now you simply can't argue with the return Sturridge is providing. Welbeck only really needs to add more end product to his game, and he'll be right up there though.
Sturridge has proven himself to be technically gifted but he certainly has a goal poacher whiff about him, quite a few of his goals have been tap ins from less than six yards out making him more of a Van Nistelrooy character rather than Rooney.
Though saying that he is reminding me more and more of Hasselbaink.
Though saying that he is reminding me more and more of Hasselbaink.
Good call. His finishing is very reminiscent of Hasselbaink, as is his quick feet and overall style on the ball!
Was just about to say the same thing Team Brian. He reminds of a younger Jimmy.
I'd say right now Sturridge is the better player (it's very close mind you) but Danny has improved his game tenfold since his loan spell to sunderland so if he continues this improvement I can see him ending up being the better player.
I'd say right now Sturridge is the better player (it's very close mind you) but Danny has improved his game tenfold since his loan spell to sunderland so if he continues this improvement I can see him ending up being the better player.
I think they're quite close in terms of what they bring to the table overall - most people would choose Sturridge as of right now.
I agree with what others have said though, that Welbeck have the bigger potential - he has the tools to become basically the complete striker. Running games, setting up chances, scoring goals, and even create them from nothing. I see him as a Henry-esque striker(in terms of playing style) if he fulfills his potential.
I agree with what others have said though, that Welbeck have the bigger potential - he has the tools to become basically the complete striker. Running games, setting up chances, scoring goals, and even create them from nothing. I see him as a Henry-esque striker(in terms of playing style) if he fulfills his potential.
Both should go the Euros since they can play up top or as wide forwards. Right now I think Sturridge is the more dynamic player of the two but Welbeck has better awareness and link up play, of course it has to be taken into account that Sturridge is being played in his secondary position, where as Welbeck has played mostly as a central striker this season.
How is Young part of the future front 3 and not Rooney? they are roughly the same age.
How is Young part of the future front 3 and not Rooney? they are roughly the same age.
He is actually a couple of months older than Rooney!
Sturridge has more individual brilliance while Welbeck is better in the buildup/link up play. I'd say that Sturridge is ahead as of now but it will be interesting to see how this pans out in a few years time.
Sturridge is scoring a lot but his footballing brain seems to be off.
He has got 9 goals in 13 games in the league this season, his footballing brain can remain off if he keeps that up.
Indeed.
Rooney isn't left sided and is five years older than Welbeck and Sturridge.
better than Rooney? Demba Ba?
Sturridge might have decent stats, but he is far from "Van Persie aside he is possibly the best striker in England this calendar year".
That's laughable actually.
Class player though.
Demba has 20 in 24 starts this calender year.
Get out.
Demba has 20 in 24 starts this calender year.
Starts, start!? Pfft! He's played 28 games. 20 in 28. Rubbish.
Don't think it's that ridiculous a claim on Sturridge's behalf to be fair. He's had a brilliant year.
Sturridge is an excellent player and the good news for England is he can play well with Welbeck if their under 21 displays are anything to go by. I rate Welbeck as slightly better because he is a genuine threat in the air. Welbeck isn't as clinical in front of goal but he is improving with every game. Kudos to Sturridge for playing so well out of position and I can see why others would differ. I just think that if you are going to play one man up front Welbeck is the better choice.
There's obviously a fair bit of bias on this, given that we're on a United forum.
My view is that Welbeck has more potential than Sturridge, but that's no sleight on the latter.
This season (don't buy into all this calendar year bollocks, football should be judged in seasons), Sturridge has been the better performer. In fairness, Welbeck has had a few injuries and has far more competition to get into his side than Sturridge. Nonetheless, credit to Sturridge, his goalscoring has been terrific this season.
I just feel Welbeck has more strings to his bow. I agree with those that say Sturridge is more tunnel-vision and selfish. Welbeck is more intelligent. I genuinely believe he's our best centre forward option - he drags opposition defenses wide and deep and that creates so much space for Rooney and Nani. He's going to be a better option than Hernandez, as a team player, in the long-run.
My view is that Welbeck has more potential than Sturridge, but that's no sleight on the latter.
This season (don't buy into all this calendar year bollocks, football should be judged in seasons), Sturridge has been the better performer. In fairness, Welbeck has had a few injuries and has far more competition to get into his side than Sturridge. Nonetheless, credit to Sturridge, his goalscoring has been terrific this season.
I just feel Welbeck has more strings to his bow. I agree with those that say Sturridge is more tunnel-vision and selfish. Welbeck is more intelligent. I genuinely believe he's our best centre forward option - he drags opposition defenses wide and deep and that creates so much space for Rooney and Nani. He's going to be a better option than Hernandez, as a team player, in the long-run.
I think Sturridge is a bit more talented, better at beating players, more of a direct threat with his individual ability but Welbeck is more intelligent and mature for his age.
They're both good players who should both start for England imo, one up front with Rooney behind and the other wide.
They're both good players who should both start for England imo, one up front with Rooney behind and the other wide.
Agreed.
Welbecks link up play amazes me for someone so young. He is such an intelligent player. I think he will be more important for England than Sturridge. He is a joy to watch. They are different types of players though. Sturridge will probably always get more goals. Maybe its like comparing Cole and Yorke!!
Nobody in their right mind would start Young over Rooney.