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Most overrated players in history?

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Intellectually Absurd, Jul 26, 2013.

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  1. 31B404 Gold Member Gold Member

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    I can't believe people are putting Kaká in this thread. From 2005 odd up until his joining Real Madrid he was one of the best (if not the best at times) players in the world. I guess he is put here because of how much Real Madird paid for him, how much Man City were willing to pay for him and his trouble with injuries.

    Kaká could run and run. He had the ability to pick the ball up outside his own box and then travel with it deep into the opponents half. He was strong, being able to hold off bigger players as he moved forward. Couple this with his fantastic balance on the ball, made for a great dribbler. He had great ball control, going round players at speed and also being able to maneuver through groups of defenders. He had the vision to see passes that could in a second split a defence, and the skill to play these passes. He also wasn't a bad shot.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27pPBjWNRc0"]Kaka: Top Ten Goals - YouTube[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4TQ2HHL56k"]Kaka with AC Milan [2003-2009] - YouTube[/ame]

    Look at how quickly he covers ground. An absolutely fantastic player when he was on his game.

    I have spoken here in the past tense, but I feel that if he moves away from Real Madrid he can recapture some of that form, but he has lost his pace with injuries to his knees.
     
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    31B404, Jul 27, 2013
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  2. TheHolyGoalie

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    big players play for big teams. He's been the key man for most of the sides he's played for
     
    TheHolyGoalie, Jul 27, 2013
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  3. TheHolyGoalie

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    I mind when Rangers signed him I was quite worried, Monaco player when they reached the CL final, played for years at PSG... turned out he was * gash :smiley-laughing002:
     
    TheHolyGoalie, Jul 27, 2013
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  4. packybhoy Administrator Administrator

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    Whilst I agree totally with you he was naturally gifted. He was Definaetely over hyped. Great player for the Huns with no great competition in a great Huns team. Did * all for Lazio, due to his injury. More a cult figure for me. Btw he was a good player. Never reached his potential of world class!
     
    packybhoy, Jul 27, 2013
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  5. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    I put a :86: did it not show up?:icon_mrgreen:
     
    Spring Time, Jul 27, 2013
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  6. ColeraineBhoy

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    John Terry is the one that sticks out. Had the superb Makelele in front of him and imperious Carvalho beside him who helped cover his shortcomings. He has since been found out.

    David Trezeguet too. Never rated him!
     
    ColeraineBhoy, Jul 27, 2013
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    Shearer.

    Currently

    Augero.

    Wiltshire.
     
    therealfenian, Jul 27, 2013
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  8. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think his record as a striker & his leading the line were/are
    there to be seen.

    It seems churlish to try & rubbish a player just because you
    probably/possibly don't like them.
     
    Spring Time, Jul 27, 2013
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  9. packybhoy Administrator Administrator

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    Can't agree with Shearer. What a boring * end * of a man. But was a fantastic striker. Not overrated at all. I think.
     
    packybhoy, Jul 27, 2013
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  10. ColeraineBhoy

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    * it, stick Joe Hart's name in here as well. Makes errors constantly and is just a general *. * what a *. I don't like him, alright?
     
    ColeraineBhoy, Jul 27, 2013
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    He had a few moments.

    In the grand scheme of things he was hyped to *.
     
    therealfenian, Jul 27, 2013
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    Definetly a candidate for No.1 that plays currently.
     
    therealfenian, Jul 27, 2013
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  13. Clint Eastwood The Good Bad and Ugly of TC

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    Shearer yes I agree with, good scoring record but his all round play was awful. I mean he'd not really fit into the modern game with what strikers have to do, all about pace movement and link up play.
     
    Clint Eastwood, Jul 27, 2013
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    Joe Hart definitely. England's Golden Boy.
     
    murphy88, Jul 27, 2013
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    Anderson - Remember when Ferguson thought he was the future of United midfield.
     
    therealfenian, Jul 27, 2013
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    Shearer is a good shout, pretty much a glorified Kris Boyd.

    No ability whatsoever, just a random hoof every now and again because he never left the box.
     
    Rude Bhoy, Jul 27, 2013
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    How can a guy who scored almost 400 goals at the top-level have 'no ability whatsoever'? :smiley-laughing002:

    Shearer was quality, one of the best finishers in history.
     
    GazF1888, Jul 27, 2013
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  18. ColeraineBhoy

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    Christian Vieri.
     
    ColeraineBhoy, Jul 27, 2013
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    Because he's fat and slow.
     
    Rude Bhoy, Jul 27, 2013
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    John Hartson?
     
    Murph-E, Jul 27, 2013
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