Sentences with phrase «young playmaker»

In the run up to the World Cup there's been plenty of young playmakers touted to take the tournament by storm, and, outside of Lionel Messi's class of his own, Yoann Gourcuff and Mesut Ozil are the two highest profile names to be mentioned.

One of the best young playmakers in the world right now, there's no doubt # 44m on Atletico Madrid starlet Koke would be money well spent, particularly as he is the ideal long - term heir to Cesc Fabregas in the creative midfield role.

One of Europe's best young playmakers, Koke was in superb form for Atletico Madrid in their 5 - 0 win over Malmo, scoring a well - taken first goal to start the rout.

Getting more young playmakers will only accelerate Watson's development.

Freshman wide receiver Christian Kirk has developed as one of the top young playmakers in the country, catching 70 passes for 925 yards and six touchdowns, and returning another two punts for scores as well.

Arsenal have opened talks over the possible signing of Dinamo Zagreb's highly - rated young playmaker Matteo Brozovic.

You add in a defense with young playmakers like Khalil Mack and things are certainly looking up for an organization that hasn't been relevant in very long time.

Barcelona's Marc Bartra was signed to play in Hummels's role, yet the club failed to replace Gündogan's crucial role in the midfield, despite Tuchel wanting young playmakers Óliver Torres and Mahmoud Dahoud.

As is the case with a lot of young playmakers, Xhaka's main point of criticism is his goal efficiency, with a very disappointingly low amount of goals and assists since making a move from Basel to the Bundesliga, as well as at international level.

It's a high cost, but the young playmaker has proven his worth by exceeding expectations throughout his career.

It is believed that Villas - Boas is now prepared to sell the young playmaker, with Malaga eyeing him as a replacement for Arsenal - bound Santi Cazorla.

It is believed that the Reds will pay Ajax in the region of # 12.4 m for the young playmaker, who has refused to sign a new contract at the Amsterdam Arena and has reportedly set his sights on a move to the Premier League.

The young playmaker, who can operate in the hole or even as a central striker, has netted ten goals in 42 appearances for the Amsterdam club this season.

Nathan has arrived in London and will be put through his paces by the Stamford Bridge side and will hope that the young playmaker, who can also play in a wide berth, will deliver the goods.

The young playmaker was suspended for the first two games of the season after being arrested for marijuana possession, but Watkins has shown no signs of rust.

Much will depend on what Carlo Ancelotti makes of the young playmaker when he takes over from Pep Guardiola in the summer.

Wenger will of course have done a great deal of scouting of the young playmaker before he considers launching a move for the CSKA Moscow man and he may feel that the time is right to sell Arshavin, and possibly others, to help fund such a move.

BVB went on to restore their five - goal advantage through a spectacular, long - range effort from Julian Weigl, the first Bundesliga goal of the young playmaker's career.

The young playmaker is a serious talent and should help to light up the Champions League this season.

If Real Madrid do fail to persuade Isco, a controversial jump to Barcelona or a, some would say, overdue move to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are the two most likely destinations for the young playmaker.

Pochettino would like to sign a direct winger and a young playmaker to strengthen a squad that has struggled in the final third this season, scoring 24 times in 15 Premier League matches.

Colmán's action was limited, but there were flashes of why Orlando City was so excited to sign the young playmaker.