Author Topic: Diamond Anniversary Draft (1962 - 2022) - SELECTION THREAD (Read 4315 times)

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #80 on:** November 26, 2022, 07:26:59 pm »

Dennis Bergkamp 98-02

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #81 on:** November 26, 2022, 07:53:41 pm »

George Weah (1994-1998)

Betty Blue · « **Reply #82 on:** November 27, 2022, 05:38:06 am »

Roberto Ayala (00-04) >>>> John Clark (Clark's job was to sweep up anything that managed to get past the wall that was McNeill, hence his nickname, "The Brush". He was fairly comfortable on the ball and often tasked with bringing the ball out from the back, although he only scored 3 goals in his entire career and rarely crossed the halfway line. He was also regarded for his consistency, composure and reliability. In other words that's Ayala)

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Eric Gerets (85-89) >>>> Jim Craig (Craig is often cited as the weakest member of the Lisbon Lions, mostly remembered for giving away the penalty to Inter in the 1967 final. However, he also played with a lot of heart and would do anything for the shirt, which is why Jock liked him. He wasn't as attacking as Gemmel on the other side, but he could get forward when needed. Hence, why I'm going for Gerets here. A good all-rounder with bags of determination and the kind of player I'm sure Jock would've loved in his teams)

El Lobo · « **Reply #83 on:** November 27, 2022, 09:14:11 am »

Falcao - 80-84

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #84 on:** November 27, 2022, 10:54:10 am »

Toni Kroos 14-18

NICHOLLS · « **Reply #85 on:** November 27, 2022, 12:30:12 pm »

Bryan Robson 84-88

Player profile requirement:
- box-to-box dynamo
- high defensive workrate and match engine
- dual goal scoring threat and destroyer
- screen back four and cover advancing defenders
- great leadership intangibles

El Lobo · « **Reply #86 on:** November 27, 2022, 12:47:43 pm »

Frank De Boer 92-96

Hazell · « **Reply #87 on:** November 27, 2022, 04:45:57 pm »

Pietro Vierchowod (1987-1991)

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #88 on:** November 27, 2022, 04:48:58 pm »

Diego Godin (2011-2015)

Samie · « **Reply #89 on:** November 27, 2022, 04:53:24 pm »

Davor Suker/ 95-99

JordanTremenderson · « **Reply #90 on:** November 27, 2022, 05:49:03 pm »

Thibaut Courtois 14-18

Branislav Ivanović 12-15

Lastrador · « **Reply #91 on:** November 27, 2022, 06:47:03 pm »

Juan Sebastian Veron 97-01

JordanTremenderson · « **Reply #92 on:** November 27, 2022, 06:55:30 pm »

Erling Haaland 18-22

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #93 on:** November 27, 2022, 07:09:18 pm »

Berti Vogts - 1972-76

Philanthropist · « **Reply #94 on:** November 27, 2022, 07:20:28 pm »

Simeone

Platini 1983-87
Rooney 2008-12
Giorgio Chiellini 2012-16
Drogba 2006-10
Essien 2006-10
Figo 1996-00
Dave Mackay 1957-61
Edgar Davids (the pitbull) 1998-02

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #95 on:** November 27, 2022, 09:13:49 pm »

David Alaba - 2015-19

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #96 on:** November 27, 2022, 10:29:07 pm »

Thiago Alcântara [2015-19]
Jack Charlton [1966-70]

Lastrador · « **Reply #97 on:** November 28, 2022, 11:29:32 am »

Billy Bremner 1970-1974

JordanTremenderson · « **Reply #98 on:** November 28, 2022, 11:48:10 am »

Zlatan Ibrahimović 05-09

Samie · « **Reply #99 on:** November 28, 2022, 03:00:47 pm »

Ricardo Carvalho/ 04-08

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #100 on:** November 28, 2022, 03:58:35 pm »

Dani Alves (2008-2012)

El Lobo · « **Reply #101 on:** November 28, 2022, 04:03:11 pm »

David Villa - 09-13

Hazell · « **Reply #102 on:** November 28, 2022, 04:45:44 pm »

Alisson Becker (2018-2022)

NICHOLLS · « **Reply #103 on:** November 28, 2022, 04:58:31 pm »

A special footballer is required for my central forward position...

Florian Albert 1963-67

Quick player profile of the Hungarian legend nicknamed "The Emperor":

- Ballon d'Or winner in 1967, Florian Albert is the successor of the great Hidegkuti as Hungary's false 9/orchestrator.
- despite wearing the number 9 shirt, Albert wasn't your typical centre forward. He would drop deep (sometimes even play as deep as central midfield) playing as a withdrawn forward. Always moving for his teammates, possessing a high work rate and able to tactically press.
- an elegant footballer, possessing amazing dribbling skills, technique and ball control.
- still a prolific goalscorer, for his club career he scored an astonishing 595 goals in 643 games, and for his country 32 goals in 75 games.
- Albert loved to combine with his midfielders and attackers, demonstrating his excellent vision, creativity and tactical intelligence. He will be able to thread accurate passes to Stoichkov and Eto'o.
- a deadly finisher, but also strong on the ball, able to slalom past defenders.

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RobbieRedman · « **Reply #104 on:** November 28, 2022, 05:02:25 pm »

Marek Jankulovski 04-09

Betty Blue · « **Reply #105 on:** November 28, 2022, 05:23:09 pm »

John Aldridge (87-91) >>>> Stevie Chalmers (Great anticipation and awareness coupled with the ability of a natural finisher made Stevie lethal in the penalty area. He also posed a real goal threat with his considerable ability in the air. While not particularly gifted with the ball at his feet, his movement often left him with only the goalkeeper to beat, and finishing was only a formality to him. Sounds like Aldo has this covered)

Philanthropist · « **Reply #106 on:** November 28, 2022, 06:34:58 pm »

Simeone

Platini 1983-87
Rooney 2008-12
Giorgio Chiellini 2012-16
Drogba 2006-10
Essien 2006-10
Figo 1996-00
Dave Mackay 1957-61
Edgar Davids (the pitbull) 1998-02
Marcelo 2013-17
Kimmich 2016-20

Betty Blue · « **Reply #107 on:** November 28, 2022, 06:46:22 pm »

Denis Law (63-67) >>>> Willie Wallace (As well as being a natural goalscorer he could also create chances for others. He may not have been tall but he was wonderful in the air. However, he was most noted for his shooting and was capable of scoring from the 25-35 yards range with both feet on a consistent basis. Wanted to have at least one Scot in the side and the Lawman fits well with Willie)

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #108 on:** November 28, 2022, 07:22:49 pm »

Peter Schmeichel 95-99

NICHOLLS · « **Reply #109 on:** November 28, 2022, 08:50:02 pm »

O Monstro Sagrado (The Sacred Monster)
Mario Coluna 62-66

“leadership qualities, calm demeanor and respectful conduct, as well as his vision and reading of the game from midfield, passing range and ferocious long-shots.”

“stamina and strength, adding to this an accurate and powerful long-distance shot and technical skills”

“his ability as creator, enforcer and all-round inspiration”

“The broad view of the field in front of him brought to the fore his superb vision and expert reading of the game, which allied to his outstanding natural athleticism enabled him to dictate matches from the middle of the pitch.”