Author Topic: Keisuke Honda: the new "Gerrard" (Read 9123 times)

Mad Men · « **on:** January 25, 2011, 02:11:49 PM »

Keisuke Honda has to rank as the next best thing out of Asia. Outstanding attacking midfielder for Japan and a player we really should seriously be looking at.
The arrogance of a winner and a scorer of some of the best goals to be seen in the world.

The guy's vision, box to box style and energy to last 90 minutes..surely we must consider this guy.

lachesis · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:13:22 PM »

Think Rafa was linked with him, then again under Roy. Think he's one step further up in his fame than we would be looking at though (long term)

Mr Dilkington · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:15:09 PM »

Pretty terrible comparison IMO.

Mad Men · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:15:24 PM »

Quote from: lachesis on January 25, 2011, 02:13:22 PM

Think Rafa was linked with him, then again under Roy. Think he's one step further up in his fame than we would be looking at though (long term)

Everytime I watch him play, he is just head and shoulders above everyone else...pure class.

Trumps · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:20:14 PM »

Went to Moscow for €6m. Fricken bargain

Manila Kop · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:20:16 PM »

Remember when we were linked with him around 2 years ago in the January transfer window...he was still in the Eredivisie then and scoring goals. Can play on the wings too, quality player

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:21:25 PM »

Looking at him play now, pretty impressive

DAK69 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:22:54 PM »

Never seen him play but if hes as decent as people say then i think he'd be a good buy, and hes from japan, with everything thing that coms with that

The Manhattan Project · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:31:24 PM »

Yep, sign him

Danny Boys Dad · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:32:16 PM »

Quote from: DAK69 on January 25, 2011, 02:22:54 PM

Never seen him play but if hes as decent as people say then i think he'd be a good buy, and hes from japan, with everything thing that coms with that

Karaoke? Geishas? Sushi?

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:33:26 PM »

I'm hoping we make a move for him in the summer.

RedRod · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:34:33 PM »

Quote from: Danny Boys Dad on January 25, 2011, 02:32:16 PM

Karaoke? Geishas? Sushi?

Samurais. A liability on and off the pitch.

Jokerman · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:36:56 PM »

Why is Gerrard in quotation marks?

Mad Men · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:41:35 PM »

Quote from: Jokerman on January 25, 2011, 02:36:56 PM

Why is Gerrard in quotation marks?

Because he has similarities t0 Steven Gerrard with regard to the style of play. His influence on the pitch is second to none...especially as a dynamic player and leader...his range of passing, shooting, energy...haven't seen ANY asian player of his standard until now..

btw, he just created the equalizer for Japan v South Korea in the semi final's of the asian cup...Japan 1 S.Korea 1..2nd half..amazing run and speed from Honda and lay off...

The Manhattan Project · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:41:56 PM »

Quote from: Jokerman on January 25, 2011, 02:36:56 PM

Why is Gerrard in quotation marks?

Because the OP probably means Gerrard in the sense of "being an influential player like him" and not being the new Gerrard in the literal sense, ie: actually physically and mentally being Steven Gerrard.

sattapaal · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:49:35 PM »

I'd prefer us to sign wingers/wide players first, before we buy a central midfielder. But I've also heard he can play left back, is this true?

Manila Kop · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:52:38 PM »

Quote from: sattapaal on January 25, 2011, 02:49:35 PM

I'd prefer us to sign wingers/wide players first, before we buy a central midfielder. But I've also heard he can play left back, is this true?

He can play on the flanks, LM if I'm not mistaken

COR · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:55:49 PM »

I'm glad this quote marks business has been sorted out, I was starting to worry! Whilst an impressive feat, Gerrard has no business dressing up ala Mrs Doubtfire, travelling across the world and pretending to be japanese. It would obviously affect his game and as captain of Liverpool it really wouldn't be appropriate.

Mad Men · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:57:49 PM »

Quote from: COR on January 25, 2011, 02:55:49 PM

I'm glad this quote marks business has been sorted out, I was starting to worry! Whilst an impressive feat, Gerrard has no business dressing up ala Mrs Doubtfire, travelling across the world and pretending to be japanese. It would obviously affect his game and as captain of Liverpool it really wouldn't be appropriate.

He is a the fulcrum in any side he plays with...and def. the sort of player a top side would certainly consider signing...amazing vision.

COR · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:22:21 PM »

Quote from: Mad Men on January 25, 2011, 02:57:49 PM

He is a the fulcrum in any side he plays with...and def. the sort of player a top side would certainly consider signing...amazing vision.

Agreed. But I think any comparisan by way of "Player X is the new Player Y" is a bit shortsighted. I reckon anyone who has seen Honda play as much as they've seen Gerarrd play would point out some differences. From what I've seen of him he does alot of things that Gerarrd does and does them pretty well, but that's just because Gerarrd is one of the few midfielders who is capable of absolutely anything. He'd probably still be good enough to start in any position for LFC bar nets. And I think in Meireles we've already got someone who shares alot of characteristics wih Gerarrd: energetic, has played deep and high, cracking shot and capable of the odd exceptional long range pass (most of which you can see from the game against wolves) so I don't think signing a player like Honda would be a priority (yet). When Gerard does retire, definitely, but Honda isn't that young and by that time Gerarrd's gone his price would probably be inflated to the point that he isn't worth it.

tomred · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:26:11 PM »

Quote from: COR on January 25, 2011, 02:55:49 PM

I'm glad this quote marks business has been sorted out, I was starting to worry! Whilst an impressive feat, Gerrard has no business dressing up ala Mrs Doubtfire, travelling across the world and pretending to be japanese. It would obviously affect his game and as captain of Liverpool it really wouldn't be appropriate.

Haha. Good man.

Reckon he's the new "Zidane" myself.

Jokerman · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:27:31 PM »

Quote from: tomred on January 25, 2011, 03:26:11 PM

Haha. Good man.

Reckon he's the new "Zidane" myself.

"Gerrard" is the new "Zidane", or is "Honda" the new "Zidane"?

tomred · « **Reply #22 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:32:10 PM »

Zidane is the old "Gerrard".

Ryba · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:33:59 PM »

Good player but sensationalized far beyond his level. The new Gerrard?

tomred · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:34:58 PM »

Don't forget he quotation marks there.

COR · « **Reply #25 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:35:39 PM »

Quote from: tomred on January 25, 2011, 03:32:10 PM

Zidane is the old "Gerrard".

Making Zidane the old new "Souness"?

AnotherSpanishfan · « **Reply #26 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:35:59 PM »

Wasn't Lucas supposed to be the Brazilian Gerrard?

eirwen · « **Reply #27 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:13:27 PM »

Let's stop the 'X is new Y' thing.

Looks great. Can we get him?

-Paddy- · « **Reply #28 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:28:49 PM »

is the correct answer.

budew · « **Reply #29 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:56:13 PM »

Quote from: -Paddy- on January 25, 2011, 04:28:49 PM

is the correct answer.

if we have 50 million to spare, yes pls

scatman · « **Reply #30 on:** January 25, 2011, 05:25:32 PM »

Javier Pastore is better.

Best player out of Japan/South Korea was definately Nakata, he was a star.

BKKkop · « **Reply #31 on:** January 25, 2011, 05:38:00 PM »

go get him, worth every penny I bet

C · « **Reply #32 on:** January 25, 2011, 05:43:24 PM »

Quote from: -Paddy- on January 25, 2011, 04:28:49 PM

is the correct answer.

Gerrard at 20 shits on Pastore, final third Pastore is amazing, Gerrard bossed the entire pitch.

Jokerman · « **Reply #33 on:** January 25, 2011, 06:21:06 PM »

Quote from: rapcage on January 25, 2011, 05:25:32 PM

Javier Pastore is better.

Best player out of Japan/South Korea was definately Nakata, he was a star.

Certainly the most gifted, although I always felt he played within himself a lot, never quite fulfilled his potential properly.

Northern_Red · « **Reply #34 on:** January 25, 2011, 07:40:14 PM »

Quote from: -Paddy- on January 25, 2011, 04:28:49 PM

is the correct answer.

Honda is the new Pastore?

hesbighesred · « **Reply #35 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:57:18 PM »

Quote from: Jokerman on January 25, 2011, 06:21:06 PM

Certainly the most gifted, although I always felt he played within himself a lot, never quite fulfilled his potential properly.

Yep, Honda strikes me as a similar talent level but with his head screwed on right and hence greater consitency. I like him, I think he'd be a quality signing, able to play most areas behind the front man or attacking midfield, depending on the system.

xerxes1 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 26, 2011, 01:14:05 AM »

He has a good engine- no question.

RedRabbit · « **Reply #37 on:** January 26, 2011, 01:26:51 AM »

Love Honda, great player. But if were going all oriental, I think we should have a look at Takashi Usami. 18 years of age and the boy can play! Might be a much cheaper option. And looks much more like Gerrard to me than Honda, who I think is more of a forward.

Customary Youtube vid ( He's number 7):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUrPVz6owPg

nocturnalvin · « **Reply #38 on:** January 26, 2011, 04:22:48 AM »

my vote goes to Shinji Kagawa. Brilliant player.

Manila Kop · « **Reply #39 on:** January 26, 2011, 04:24:30 AM »

Quote from: nocturnalvin on January 26, 2011, 04:22:48 AM

my vote goes to Shinji Kagawa. Brilliant player.

Still young and raw though. Disappeared against Korea in the Asian Cup game last night