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Juan Agudelo plays as a striker for the US. Everyone seems to think hes gonna be the next best thing. Just wanted to see what u guys thought about him or even heard of him yet.
Juan Agudelo
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Metaphysical
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looks the business, for sure.
could be the striker that the USA is crying out for.
could be the striker that the USA is crying out for.
sMiLeYz
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He scored against Argentina too, even shook Messi's hand after the game.
We'll see how he turns out. But his movement, passing, technique, confidence is exceptional especially for a 18 year old. He needs to work on finishing...
Theres another player on the Red Bulls that people should watch out for, Tim Ream. Exceptional passer of the ball for Center back, calm, technical and very good defensively. Reminds of Pique actually
We'll see how he turns out. But his movement, passing, technique, confidence is exceptional especially for a 18 year old. He needs to work on finishing...
Theres another player on the Red Bulls that people should watch out for, Tim Ream. Exceptional passer of the ball for Center back, calm, technical and very good defensively. Reminds of Pique actually
Sodamnsmooth
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Is this a serious thread? Agudelo looks pretty good so far though. It will be interesting to see if he can be picked up by a team across the pond soon.
One and Only
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yea see thats what i was thinking they also said that about freddy edu? and i havent seen him in the NT anymore
La Furia
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I feel bad for Freddy Adu, MLS completely botched his development. The hype in America was always over the top and he never earned it but he could have been better than he was had he had real training. Now he's playing in the Turkish second division.
Altidore on the other hand moved to Europe at the right time but just hasn't looked impressive at all. Maybe Agudelo is the real deal, he looks like he could be, but I thought that about Jozy too.
KluivertsBoots
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Agudelo has technique that Altidore could only dream of having at that age. Agudelo reminds me more of Chicharito than anyone else. He has the natural instincts to play the game, and shows a willingness to help in other areas. Very similar to Chicharito.
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Well i guess we'll see this copa de oro...
KluivertsBoots
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Just to clarify, I'm not saying he's Chicharito right now. I think he is a very similar type of player though and could do what Chicharito is doing in a few years.
As far as Adu is concerned, he was mismanaged by Piotr Novak at DC United. Novak tried to make him into something he wasn't (a winger) because Novak refused to drop the players in Adu's more natural central position. Adu's best position basically is the same as what Messi has played for Barcelona this season. Adu did very well at the youth international level because he was used in his best position, and that's why he was one of the best players in the U-20 tournament that included players such as Messi, Pato, Cavani, etc.
Coaches like Novak in MLS were too focused on what Adu couldn't do (defense) rather than developing what he could do (attack). That kind of coaching is devastating for young players and is better served for when they make it. Messi is completing his game under Guardiola and has been developed perfectly.
iced1776
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Henry has taken a special interest in the kid, he's stayed after training to work with him personally on taking on defenders
Agudelo's skills are way beyond anything Altidore could do, the only thing I haven't seen from him yet is the ability to really solidly hit a shot, although his goal in NY's season opener was nothing to fuss about.
Agudelo's skills are way beyond anything Altidore could do, the only thing I haven't seen from him yet is the ability to really solidly hit a shot, although his goal in NY's season opener was nothing to fuss about.
One and Only
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yea i got u and i hope he does develop like chicharito itll be good for the US and its soccer
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