Jordi Alba

[clemente]

Best LB in the world, I can't believe there are chunk of people here that prefer Digne over him

 

[Barcaman]

Great runs tonight and sweet volley that saved us important point.

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

Serious golazo.

 

[SwiftGuyver]

Absolutely superb finish by him tonight! Clinical! Not bad for a left back!

 

[Windhook]

I love that moment, especially the Setanta commentary: "great shot by Hristo Stoichkov... excuse me, Jordi Alba!"

It's one of his best goals, I think.

 

[xXKonan]

According to the Telegraph, United are interested in Alba.

 

[Egert]

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[FCBfan22]

Fact of the day: He and Dembele are the only two first team players that can't drive yet.

 

[Barcaman]

One of the few players that care enough to fight.

 

[Sorin]

Alba is alone on an island on that left flank thanks to the masterclass that is 442 setup, still manages to boss it for the majority of the games

 

[Ghostmaster]

5 assists already this season, last season he had a total of 6 assists.

 

[kattanib]

Would be an exceptional LM .. though I see him as a weak LB honestly. His defending abilities are pathetic for a Barca starter

 

[Messi983]

Disagree, I think he's been good defensively too this season.

And as I said in another thread a few days ago I don't think he'd be really that good as LM/LW. He's good running behind the defense from his LWB spot but if he'd stay forward more different things would be expected from him (dribbling and taking on the defenders) and I don't think he's good at that.

 

[Neeraj]

Would be an exceptional LM .. though I see him as a weak LB honestly. His defending abilities are pathetic for a Barca starter

Exactly the opposite. I think he's quite mediocre going forward, but he's good defensively and an area he has improved a lot as a matter of fact.

Top teams generally have skillful LB's who can terrorize the opposing wing backs; Alba can't do much other than make lung bursting runs through the 90 minutes (which I do appreciate btw). He has no dribbling skills to speak of, and his crosses can be a bit hit and miss. Compared to the likes of Marcelo, Alaba or even Guedes, Alba is an industrious LB who does the most with what he can - pace and stamina.

 

[Barcaman]

Disagree, I think he's been good defensively too this season.

And as I said in another thread a few days ago I don't think he'd be really that good as LM/LW. He's good running behind the defense from his LWB spot but if he'd stay forward more different things would be expected from him (dribbling and taking on the defenders) and I don't think he's good at that.

Good point. Overlapping runs are his forte. Would be rendered obsolete if he came up against deep defense.