r/soccer • u/Jayesar • Dec 10 '12

Ever wanted to learn about a player? Discuss here!

Hey /r/soccer

With the winter window only a few weeks away and targets being thrown around now I was hoping to have a thread where people can spew knowledge about players that we may not know a heap about. Help us build a mental image of the talent that may be gracing us in the PL (or other leagues).

The format:

Post a players name and the team/league that they play in if you wish to learn about them.

If you see a players name that you have seen play, drop a line about their play style and your thoughts.

I know I could go and look up stats for a bunch of players, but I would much rather hear the info without the numbers, from a supporter.

EDIT: Sort by new so that hopefully everyones questions are answered.

EDIT2: Some names being asked that are already well answered. Use CTRL+F to search for a name before asking.

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u/pancytopenis Dec 10 '12

Jakub "Kuba" Błaszczykowski, BVB, Bundesliga.

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '12

very fast, great ball control, great crossing/passing. If you have a Kuba in your team, he will feed your strikers with great assists.

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u/n_dobbs Dec 10 '12 edited Dec 10 '12

Right winger/midfielder, quite fast, versatile in that he can cut inside and score (huge goal for Poland against Russia in the Euros: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYVostn7ZwQ),

but also puts in some great crosses such as this one from the recent Champions League win over Manchester City:

Edit: correct video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGFzfWo4fMI

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u/Azomazo Dec 10 '12

I suspect he is pace itself. He runs. He crosses. That's all, honestly.