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Yeah but he supports Spurs....right? Right?
City have a buy back option if he progresses
At least they have managed to make this one look a little more like a human...
Eze is some player. Coming back from a bad injury and getting right back in the groove this season.
I really hope he gets a look in for England soo, he'd be tough to get out of Palace anytime soon.
£12m is a bargain for them.
I really hope he gets a look in for England soo, he'd be tough to get out of Palace anytime soon.
£12m is a bargain for them.
Hugo Bueno - Player profile 22/23
Hugo Bueno, 20, from Spain ➤ Wolverhampton Wanderers, since 2022 ➤ Left-Back ➤ Market value: €200k ➤ * Sep 18, 2002 in Vigo, Spain
Thought 20-year-old Hugo Bueno looked pretty good for Wolves last night at left-back. Also provided this great assist:
Micky van de Ven FIFA 22 Sep 23, 2021 SoFIFA
Micky van de Ven (Mickey van de Ven, born 19 April 2001) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a center back for German club VfL Wolfsburg. In the game FIFA 22, his overall rating is 68.sofifa.com
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Micky van de Ven
STRENGTHS
- Dynamic, big-bodied athlete
- Extraordinary ball-carrier from deep
- Elements of dominance as defender
WEAKNESSES
- Technique in one-v-one situations
- Lacks focus in defensive situations
Background
Micky van de Ven broke into the FC Volendam first-team two months into the 2019/20 season, and he has not looked back. Since making his senior debut in the Eerste Divisie, Van de Ven has started almost every game he has been available. He impressed last season but has improved again this, and has recently assumed the role of captain of the club he joined at 12 years old.
This summer, Van de Ven was mired in controversy as his agent, Mino Raiola, tried to engineer a deserved move away from Volendam. After threats of legal action and a later retraction, he eventually got his move, joining Bundesliga club Vfl Wolfsburg.
STYLE OF PLAY
Van de Ven played as the left-sided centre-back in a 4-3-3 shape for FC Volendam. He possesses a tall, lean but athletic build with very long limbs. He uses his size to overwhelm opponents in contact in defensive situations and when protecting/carrying the ball. The Dutchman has a good burst of speed off the mark and an excellent change of speed over longer distances which he uses to maintain/increase separations created by initial accelerations.
He plays with an aggressive style which has its positives and negatives, but certainlt has elements of dominance in his skillset. His athleticism enables him to cover big spaces behind defence and in wider areas, while he utilises his large frame in contact; good at sealing/levering against the ball to disrupt opponents cleanly and recover possession effectively. His timing in challenges is average though, and he can lack composure when diving in too aggressively. He possesses poor technique in one-on-one duels, often standing too upright and unbalanced in his posture – he needs to be lower to match opponents and shift direction.
Crucially, his focus can slip at times, and he can be beaten too easily by simple changes of tempo. Conversely, he is solid in aerial duels; again, he uses his frame well to give himself decent reach and conviction in headers. He is not dominant in the air, but there is clear potential.
On the ball, he has good technical ability in general, with strong fundamental skills and unique nuances in build-up. Clean, consistent first touches help him to set up positive actions. He is not a standout passer but has adequate technique, especially with switches to wider areas. Composed and confident under pressure, he commits players to dribble out of small spaces and drive forward while manipulating the ball with neat close control. He is then able to burst out of pressure and drive forward with great athleticism.
He is excellent at carrying into midfield and beyond from the back, blowing past defenders on the outside with long strides and withstanding challenges at full speed. From there, he executes good passes/crosses inside while on the move. He is extremely disruptive and difficult to stop as he carries the ball forwards.
Bumped for Micky van de Ven, left-footed CB.
Micky van de Ven - Player profile 22/23
Micky van de Ven, 22, from Netherlands ➤ VfL Wolfsburg, since 2021 ➤ Centre-Back ➤ Market value: €18.00m ➤ * Apr 19, 2001 in Wormer, Netherlands
Giorgio Scalvini FIFA 23 Oct 7, 2022 SoFIFA
Giorgio Scalvini (born 11 December 2003) is an Italian footballer who plays as a centre back for Italian club Atalanta. In the game FIFA 23 his overall rating is 70.
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Giorgio Scalvini - Player profile 22/23
Giorgio Scalvini, 18, from Italy ➤ Atalanta BC, since 2021 ➤ Centre-Back ➤ Market value: €10.00m ➤ * Dec 11, 2003 in Chiari, Italy
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He’s a talented player but fuck me he’s sloppy at times. Lots of potential but his simple passes often go awry. Good buy for 12M, Olise too but not convinced they are say 40/50M game changers albeit good ballers
He's absolutely irresistible.
Good luck on a player chant though... we'd all run out of breath before finishing his name.
Manager claims Tottenham had ‘a lot of doubts’ about signing winger now likened to Mohamed Salah
Tottenham wanted Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but his former manager Leonid Slutsky has suggested that Spurs had ‘a lot of doubts’ about a deal.
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He's absolutely irresistible.
Good luck on a player chant though... we'd all run out of breath before finishing his name.
Manager claims Tottenham had ‘a lot of doubts’ about signing winger now likened to Mohamed Salah
Tottenham wanted Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but his former manager Leonid Slutsky has suggested that Spurs had ‘a lot of doubts’ about a deal.
Not a Conte player.
'Skhelia, you're breaking my heartHe's absolutely irresistible.
Good luck on a player chant though... we'd all run out of breath before finishing his name.
Manager claims Tottenham had ‘a lot of doubts’ about signing winger now likened to Mohamed Salah
Tottenham wanted Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but his former manager Leonid Slutsky has suggested that Spurs had ‘a lot of doubts’ about a deal.
You're shaking my confidence daily
Kvaratskhelia, I'm down on my knees
I'm begging you please to come home
Anyone watch the Celtic vs Shaktar game tonight?
Guy playing in a forward left side of MF position, Mykhallo Mudryk, scored an absolute cracker of a goal. He is probably the fastest player I have ever seen with a ball at his feet.Gooners were said to be interested in the summer but apparently wouldn't fork out any more than £30m.
IMO we should be offering almost double that, the guy is a fabulous player, 21 years old going to be an absolute superstar.
Guy playing in a forward left side of MF position, Mykhallo Mudryk, scored an absolute cracker of a goal. He is probably the fastest player I have ever seen with a ball at his feet.Gooners were said to be interested in the summer but apparently wouldn't fork out any more than £30m.
IMO we should be offering almost double that, the guy is a fabulous player, 21 years old going to be an absolute superstar.
Mudryk has been mentioned many times already on here and yes i'd be all over him if we could. He looks like a fantastic talent.
Certainly not an unknown quantity, put in some great performances for Ukraine too in recent times. I'm sure every top club is keeping an eye on him but he's certainly not going to be cheap!
'Skhelia, you're breaking my heart
You're shaking my confidence daily
Kvaratskhelia, I'm down on my knees
I'm begging you please to come home
