Gareth Bale

[PearLBLacK]

I really don't agree with these posts claiming that selling Cronaldo and buying X will improve RM. Ronaldo, no matter how despicable he is, is one of a kind. I don't believe for one second that anyone but Messi could surpass what he he's been doing over the past seasons with los merengues. Bale is nowhere near as good as him, and most likely won't ever be. Sure, Falcao is a brilliant striker, but not THAT much better than what Real already have at their disposal.
The way I see it, RM will be seriously hurt whenever Cronaldo decides to call it quits; replacing the worlds second best footballer just doesn't go unpunished.

^ Falcao and Bale won't be able to provide 182 goals in 179 matches. Astonishing feat, and as you say only Messi can surpass that.

Bale is too one-dimensional, I mean I thought Robben and Di Maria were too dependent on their left foot but Bale takes it to extreme levels. He might surprise Liga defenses with his pace but they'll easily adapt to him. Don't want him, I'd rather we go for Mata or Reus.

 

[footyfan]

Ronaldo + Benzema/Higuain >>> Bale + Falcao....it's not even close. The problem with a few Barca fans is that they judge Ronaldo based on Barca philosophies, completely disregarding that his style of play is entirely different and suited to a different team dynamic. One of my Barca friends was trying to convince me that Iniesta is a better winger than Ronaldo because he assists more, because he is so adept at keeping possession through fancy dribbles and tiki-taka and because he has higher defensive contributions, all of which are relevant to Barca's play-style but not Real Madrid.

 

[Semi-Neutral]

I think that I would take Bale over Ronaldo as Madrid, not because he's better or anything like that but because he's five years younger, has tons of time left to play and is already looking quite dangerous. Ronaldo is about to enter the twilight of his career, and as he relies a lot on pace he will dim out in the near future (probably).

 

[PearLBLacK]

Key word probably. Which is highly doubtful considering his fitness.

I wouldn't swap him with Bale if he was 32, let alone 28.

 

[Doobs]

Nah, He'll lose a yard or two of pace for sure. That comes naturally with age, it's got little to do with fitness. Of course, being fit will slow the process.

Anyway, a Ronaldo slower by a yard will still be wayyy better than a Bale.

 

[Kerrybai]

I think that I would take Bale over Ronaldo as Madrid, not because he's better or anything like that but because he's five years younger, has tons of time left to play and is already looking quite dangerous. Ronaldo is about to enter the twilight of his career, and as he relies a lot on pace he will dim out in the near future (probably).

Ronaldos biggest assets is his ability to use both feet IMO. Bale doesn't have that, amazing player nonetheless but we shouldn't write off ronaldo with no pace, he could still be very effective, time will tell.

 

[BrianSwan]

BALE VS RONALDO 2012/2013 STATS

Both have played 22 games in their respective leagues so these will be the only games used (No CL, Europa,Cup)

These are all the stats available, not trying to present anything in favour of anyone. There is absolutely no agenda here. The stats show remarkable similarities in some areas, maybe people don't give Bale's overall contribution enough credit.

Goals
Ronaldo 24 (5 pens)
Bale 13 (0 pens)

Assists
Ronaldo 4
Bale 1

Shots per game/Shots
Ronaldo 7.5 (164)
Bale 4.6 (102)

Key Passes per game/Total
Bale 2.3 (50)
Ronaldo 1.6 (35)

Dribbles/Total
Bale 2.1 (47)
Ronaldo 1.5 (34)

Pass Accuracy/Passes
Bale 78.8% (597 passes)
Ronaldo 77.3% (561 passes)

Crosses/Total
Bale 1.9 (42)
Ronaldo 0.3 (6)

Arial Duels won PG/Total
Bale 1.7 (37)
Ronaldo 1.6 (35)

Tackles PG/Tackles
Bale 1 (22)
Ronaldo 0.5 (11)

Interceptions/Total
Bale 1.5 (34)
Ronaldo 0.2 (5)

Dispossessed/Total
Bale 1.5 (32)
Ronaldo 1.6 (35)

Clearances/Total
Bale 2.2 (49)
Ronaldo 0.6 (14)

 

[ivan22]

vs Walcott

 

[Ode to Django]

oooooooooooh

Theo is the 3rd best player in the world now

 

[loozy]

Walcott

 

[BrianSwan]

vs Walcott

Points won from Walcott's goals - 2 points
Points won from Bale's goals - 16 points


It's fine scoring vs crappy teams when you are already 3-0 up, Walcott doesn't carry Arsenal at all

 

[Ode to Django]

They are all expert at running in one direction really fast, impressive

 

[BrianSwan]

Bale - 4 international goals 2012/2013
Ronaldo - 3 international goals 2012/2013

 

[BrianSwan]

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/tacticsandanalysis/id/868?cc=5739

 

[ryaninho]

Points won from Walcott's goals - 2 points
Points won from Bale's goals - 16 points


It's fine scoring vs crappy teams when you are already 3-0 up, Walcott doesn't carry Arsenal at all

Walcott does not carry Arsenal, because they play a team game almost like barca. So him being in the team or out won't make a big difference. this is even highlighted by last season when theo scored less but had a high assist, because the focal point was RVP now everyon is chipping in. While spurs rely on bale a lot so his stats for points won will be higher and when he has an off day spurs are below average