Only thing I have against him as a CH, is he is only 5ft 10 plus
He wins almost 90% of his aerial duels tho IIRC.
Plus, Dier is 6'3 and gets beat in the air by players like Cavaleiro who are around or less than the height of Kounde
Only thing I have against him as a CH, is he is only 5ft 10 plus
That sounds really short and it’s a more than reasonable concern. But when I’ve watched him play I’ve never thought “wow he’s tiny” and felt he was outmatched physically. I honestly think a strong vertical leap is more important than height as well. Look at how Lucas springs over defenders who may be 5-10 inches taller than him but because his vertical leap is excellent as is his timing with it he flies over guys who are 6”2-6”3 because their feet are stuck to the ground. Also you’ve had guys like Cannavaro, Puyol, Cordoba etc. have incredible careers at centre half despite a lack of height. Give me a good, technical, aggressive, clever short arse over a giant plodder any day of the week!Only thing I have against him as a CH, is he is only 5ft 10 plus
Great shout. Cordoba was a monster and a tough competitor.That sounds really short and it’s a more than reasonable concern. But when I’ve watched him play I’ve never thought “wow he’s tiny” and felt he was outmatched physically. I honestly think a strong vertical leap is more important than height as well. Look at how Lucas springs over defenders who may be 5-10 inches taller than him but because his vertical leap is excellent as is his timing with it he flies over guys who are 6”2-6”3 because their feet are stuck to the ground. Also you’ve had guys like Cannavaro, Puyol, Cordoba etc. have incredible careers at centre half despite a lack of height. Give me a good, technical, aggressive, clever short arse over a giant plodder any day of the week!
Sissoko is what 6'2" and can't win a header in the box to save his life.He wins almost 90% of his aerial duels tho IIRC.
Plus, Dier is 6'3 and gets beat in the air by players like Cavaleiro who are around or less than the height of Kounde
Only thing I have against him as a CH, is he is only 5ft 10 plus
As intimidating a defender as you’re likely to find and only 5”8!Great shout. Cordoba was a monster and a tough competitor.
It would be ok if he was 5ft 10 plus 3 inches?Only thing I have against him as a CH, is he is only 5ft 10 plus
Were talking about Kounde not Levy!Problem solved:
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Shouldn’t matter if he’s in a 3 with a couple of bigger guys, plus all reports on him seem to suggest his aerial ability is one of his strengths.Only thing I have against him as a CH, is he is only 5ft 10 plus
I certainly dont think you want 3 giant CB's in a back 3.I don't see the height as such a big deal. You are just as likely to come up against an Aguero type than a Crouch now and the slightly smaller player might have the advantage there.
You can't have a team of midgets though.
Mascherano as well.Shouldn’t matter if he’s in a 3 with a couple of bigger guys, plus all reports on him seem to suggest his aerial ability is one of his strengths.
Depends if his other attributes can compensate. Puyol was fine.
To a lesser extent but yes, albeit Puyol was strong as an ox which helped.Mascherano as well.