Daniel Alves

[e28makaveli]

We are Barca.
There are surely Rbs who are better defensively than him.

But again, we need a strong defence only a few times per Season against Real, Atletico and in a CL.
In 80-90% of other matches against midtable and bottomtable la liga teams, we need a midfielder-like Rb, like Alves.

Plus, even when we need a defense, Dani can still play awesome.

The same as why Busi, or even Sergi Roberto play much better than Masch as a Dmc in our build up, especially against Cordobas and similar teams.

So, imo, even if in general there are overally better RBs, that doesn't mean that they are more suitable for our style when we dominate against 80% of "weaker" opponents, and where technical, link-up and build-up skills are far more important than tackling, tracking back or heading, for example.

Well said. Dani is part of the genetic make-up of this team. There is no other well rounded RB out there as good as Dani Alves. He reads the game well, does well defensively and is a tremendous asset going forward. We are an attacking force first which makes Dani a much better fit. One of the favourite players on this team.

 

[EdmondDantes]

Dani the Cyborg Alves. He may look 32 but plays like he's freaking 24.

 

[Diogo28]

When he doesnt has to cross for our midgets, like last season, he shows his true qualities.

 

[Flavia]

Seriously, where's his renewal?

 

[BerkeleyBernie]

Another excellent performance, has really stepped up his game- and greatly reduced his targetless balloon crossing.

 

[evilhita666]

I've been very critical of him, but his last two months have been superlative... Sure, some hiccups in defense here and there but nothing too outrageous...

I think he has worked hard enough for the renewal, hopefully he keeps it up after he gets it...

 

[Jamie Cal]

Don't worry about his renewal - he loves the club, and he's vital to our team, it will happen.

I used to think we needed a real big name RB signing, but Dani has been utterly brilliant this season. I hope we bring in Bellerin next year (and his parents tell the cattle thief where to go), keep Dani has the starter for another year while Hector plays the rotation-role. It'd be great to have another La Masia kid in the team and he looks really promising. And, of course, Monty's gotta go.

 

[barcanuck]

2 years plus an option for a 3rd please!

 

[Zangash]

2 years plus an option for a 3rd please!

Let's not get carried away now.

 

[gregorrin10]

2 years plus an option for a 3rd please!

1+1 is more than enough With the 2nd year already being rotated regularly with the new RB (Bellerin?).

 

[Ghostmaster]

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[barcafan89]

Thanks , you did amazing this season, thanks for everything and Congratulations my friend!!!!!!!!! Get used to winning trophies this season!

 

[barcanuck]

God damn-it just sign the damn contract Dani!

 

[serghei]

He'll be stupid not to sign it. It's clear he's a major influence in the locker room and that he has many friends inside the team. Why walk away from that? You can always sign a +1 extension, at any time. And if he plays like this he'll have no major problem in finding a top team even at 34. Hell, Evra is 34 and plays a CL final with Juve. Alves is excellent from a physical standpoint.

 

[NeyMesSis]

shiiiiiit... he rejected the offer! omg nooooooooooooooooooooooo