Penal Madrid

[ajnotkeith]

I don't disagree with that
I hate exaggeration and hyperbole though, which is abundant in this place.
Look at the Valverde thread the same time last season, when he was scoring those screamers outside the box,
You will find the same 'best player in the world' nonsense

I think Bellingham is a lot better. He has a lot more in his toolbox.

 

[KingLeo10]

Bellingham v FDJ is an interesting convo for best midfielder in the world at the moment, now that KDB is on the wane.

Kimmich is also always in the mix. Pedri would have a shout but he's stagnated IMO in the last 1-2 years either with injury or just overall impact.

 

[mc_lovin]

Get Gavi before turning 20 to two 3rds of total League titles of Modric this season and let’s see

 

[KingLeo10]

Get Gavi before turning 20 to two 3rds of total League titles of Modric this season and let’s see

Gavi and Pedri would also be rated higher if we had an all time front line capable of winning beyond the league (which is a great achievement but unfortunately doesn't set legacies like CL win does)..which obviously isn't possible right now.

The reputation of all time legends is synergistic...like Modric really helped CR7, Benz, and Bale's legacy but he in turn was helped by having an all out, world class front line ahead of him.

Same with the GOAT, Xavi, Iniesta, Alves, Eto'o etc. It's also why I rate Messi's Argentina WC win very highly...the only other all time great he had was a 35 year old Di Maria struggling with injuries.

Not like prime Beckenbauer/Muller. Or ZZ with Thuram, Desailly etc. Or R9 with R10, Rivaldo, Cafu, R.Carlos. Or Pele with like 10 Brazil legends.

 

[Richard.H]

Bellingham will be their x factor this season, leading to the LL Trophy.

 

[Birdy]

I think Bellingham is a lot better. He has a lot more in his toolbox.

No question about that

Point is that hyperbole and hype train were the same, blowing things out of proportion

 

[serghei]

Bellingham v FDJ is an interesting convo for best midfielder in the world at the moment, now that KDB is on the wane.

Kimmich is also always in the mix. Pedri would have a shout but he's stagnated IMO in the last 1-2 years either with injury or just overall impact.

FDJ CM + Rodri DM + Bellingham AM is close to perfect, looking also at their age.

 

[serghei]

Then Vinicius or Mbappe left + Haaland no9 + Saka on the right.

 

[JamDav1982]

Saka has not been better than Salah yet.

Mbappe is clear of Vini on the left.

 

[jamrock]

Bellingham and De jong, guess we only watch la Liga.

Rodri is the best Midfielder in the world right now, easily really.

We just gonna forget about odegaard, of course KDB who is out injured as well.

But yea Bellingham so far in definitely up there as well, if just going off this first few months.

But as of now, Rodri is better than them all.

 

[JamDav1982]

Odegaard and KDB are attacking mids to point of being almost second strikers.

If picking a balanced three midfield and in way most top teams have it right not then FDJ and Rodri would likely be the DM and the player with more freedom.

 

[NKMaribor]

Bellingham is technically nothing special, but he knows exactly what he can and can't do, this is one of the best attributes a pro player can have, it means this player will be very responsible with the ball and usually provide good outcomes.

His ball mastery is top, but not Isco silky smooth. The reason why he is elite player, is the fact he has two most important traits. Character and football iq.

But i doubt he is enough considering Carlo is absolutely attrocious league manager.

 

[mc_lovin]

Bellingham looks like the Ronaldo of midfielders.

 

[JamDav1982]

Bellingham is a complete player.

Could play anywhere in midfield and be a top player probably.

 

[El Gato]

Coach that was supposed to be getting released from La Fabrica has in fact decided to stay