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re: "Eden Hazard is probably the best young player in the world"

Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:25 pm to
Posted by crazy4lsu
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:25 pm to
Pogba had no choice but to leave after Park and Rafael started over him against Blackburn. SAF's greatest mistake. Man U is a title contender this year with Pogba, with more money in their pocket because they wouldn't have to sign Felliani.
Posted by StraightCashHomey21
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:26 pm to
Posted by TFTC
Chicago, Il
Member since May 2010
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:31 pm to
FYI here is the IBWM list for 2014. They were all born on or after 1/1/92

Here was last years list and their year end ratings 2013. They were all born on or after 1/1/91
Posted by wm72
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:32 pm to
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Verratti is incredible. He's going to be Pirlo's replacement for Italia.


Yeah, was just watching PSG Nantes in the French League Cup. Really impressive how good he is in a position where you usually don't see players so young excel.

Same with Pogba really. Kevin Strootman is another midfielder to mention. Guy's been incredible so far for Roma.
Posted by TFTC
Chicago, Il
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:37 pm to
While I dont think he's in the upper tier, for just turning 19 years old.. Raheem Sterling has grown leaps and bounds as a player in the past year...

Coutinho can be very good, but needs to play more consistent and stop disappearing...
Posted by TFTC
Chicago, Il
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:41 pm to
Oh, another one I'd put in that upper tier, but I have forgot about him at Monaco... James Rodriguez
Posted by svb
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:41 pm to
I don't like to compare players who play different positions and have different roles, so it is hard for me to say who I feel is best... plus I have watched Hazard more than anyone else that is being considered so I am biased as well.

Anyways, I can say that he has grown into a much more complete midfielder this season to add on to his fantastic skills on the ball. Fantastic player, and hopefully he stays at Chelsea for a long time.

This post was edited on 2/4/14 at 3:49 pm
Posted by cwil177
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Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:57 pm to
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Yeah, was just watching PSG Nantes in the French League Cup. Really impressive how good he is in a position where you usually don't see players so young excel.


Do you know his history? He was a #10 before being moved back to the DLP because his passing and vision was so good. Because of this he has some pretty slick moves for a guy in his position. Watching him effortlessly juke guys in his own box just blows my mind.
Posted by wm72
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 4:07 pm to
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Do you know his history? He was a #10 before being moved back to the DLP because his passing and vision was so good. Because of this he has some pretty slick moves for a guy in his position. Watching him effortlessly juke guys in his own box just blows my mind.



Zeman moved him to deep lying playmaker just 2 years ago in the season Pescara won Serie B.

Zeman may be one of the only coaches not terrified by Verratti's frequent dribbles through 3 defenders in his own box. Only Pirlo or Totti usually have license for that and only every once in a while.

Posted by Vicks Kennel Club
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 5:03 pm to
I think the thread settled on 23 because that is the Olympic cutoff. The only bad thing about using 21 is that we cannot drool over the 22 and 23 year olds.

By the way, Pogba becomes the most amazing midfielder ever on FIFA 13. My career player went to Juventus where Pogba won 100% of tackles and facilitated with ease. From what I have seen IRL, this is not too far off.
Posted by svb
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Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 2/4/14 at 5:16 pm to
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Hazard isn't the finished product yet, but he's a superb dribbler and his off the ball movement is super intelligent. He needs to score more goals, and influence games to the degree that he did yesterday. He basically was Chelsea's attack.

A great example of this is on the goal yesterday...can be seen in this video of all his touches vs City: LINK

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