Reader Question
July 4th 2008 04:34
Normally, here I'd be posting some expert insight into some random happening of the footy world that caught my eye and may catch yours. But I just wanted to make a quick post to pose a question to anyone that wishes to answer. Who is your favorite player in the modern game? Think about it, really really think, don't go for an easy answer like Ronaldo, or Torres, or David Bekcham necessarily, although those are perfect examples.
But who is your absolute favorite story that keeps you coming back for more, a player that executes something that you enjoy in the game to the perfect extent dazzling your eyes every time they're out on the pitch.
For example, though I try to appear unbiased in my opinions on the news and events of football for the sake of maintaining a level of professionalism, and to prevent the blog from getting bogged down in senseless support of a team you may not care about. But I'll admit this once that since my birth I've been a Manchester United supporter. And that my complete favorite player to watch isn't Cristiano Ronaldo, or Wayne Rooney, or Carlos Tevez, but rather the oft overlooked to some extent, Michael Carrick.
Playing more of a silently heroic role for the club, as a holding mid-fielder his passing is second to none when it comes to a good long range ball. Not to mention crossing. Not to mention the brilliance he can show the few times he comes forward to attack. Carrick only comes forward if he has a great chance to score, and in that sense he plays the position brilliantly.
Look at the successful run United had last year, and one of the biggest people to congratulate is Carrick, because Ferguson started him to be the defensive savior of mid-field, in every major contest of the season. Even over the brilliant Hargreaves on many occasions.
So using that example, I'd love to hear back on what player motivates you to keep coming back to the modern game most. Which player do you look the most to for brilliance on the pitch?
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