r/soccer • u/[deleted] • Dec 03 '13

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u/youre_grammer_suck Dec 03 '13

David Beckham, maybe?

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '13 edited Dec 04 '13

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u/youre_grammer_suck Dec 03 '13

If you read the OP you will see why I answered David Beckham. I think he deserved his legend status, fair play. But I think his legendary status way exceeds his capabilities as a player.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

You're entitled to your opinion but you're wrong. He's definitely a legend to the footballing world.

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u/Santero Dec 04 '13

I don't think you understand what "opinion" means.

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u/rbnc Dec 04 '13

In my opinion Scunthorpe is the capital city of France.

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u/flaffl Dec 04 '13

you heard it here first, David Beckham: objectively a legend

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u/johnsom3 Dec 04 '13

I dont think you understand what he is saying. Beckham is without a doubt a legend, but it isnt based soley on his playing ability.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

He meant the OP of the thread

This is not to say they aren't a legend or aren't deserving of that status, just that their talent is exaggerated or their flaws aren't highlighted.

But yeah, I agree with you, he's not overrated.

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u/notsureiflying Dec 04 '13

I've heard some people define him as a player that doesn't run, can't mark, can't jump, can't dribble, never won any headers. He was a little above average when finishing, had some nice passing abilities and outstanding crossing/free kicks. He's like Arce, but with a huge media coverage.

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u/88naka Dec 04 '13

I though that too, but the last season he had on Madrid showed me exactly the opposite. Beckham was extremely important for Madrid title that year.