Ricster
Well-Known Member
Anyone heard of him? Being touted in Brazil as their version of Inniesta. He hasn't featured that much for Brazil, but being behind the likes of Diego, Ronaldinho, Kaka in the pecking order it was alwats going to be a struggle to break through. He needs a team in Europe to take a chance on him, and at 26 years old the attacking midfielder will just be about ready to hit his prime.
Despite featuring in more than 20 games in 4 seasons before last year, he never showed the flash that was in him until last year, where he scored 12 goals in 33 games for the sinking ship that was Figueirense. That team was unfortunately relegated and Xavier almost single handedly saved them. His move to Palmeiras has been a god send and he has recently been added to the Brazillian national team.
Cleiton has the attributes and mentallity to be a big hit, the only stummbling block maybe the amount of interest from Spain and Italy for his signature.
As you'll see from the video's below, his forward runs are very similar to Ireland's runs, but i'd like to say this and i know it wont sit well with many fans on this board. This guy is twice the player Stevie is at the moment.
This season with Palmeiras.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEiDvMwW0Y[/youtube]
Last season with Figueirense. (skipe the 1st minute of video)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpLwqOeeLgI[/youtube]
Despite featuring in more than 20 games in 4 seasons before last year, he never showed the flash that was in him until last year, where he scored 12 goals in 33 games for the sinking ship that was Figueirense. That team was unfortunately relegated and Xavier almost single handedly saved them. His move to Palmeiras has been a god send and he has recently been added to the Brazillian national team.
Cleiton has the attributes and mentallity to be a big hit, the only stummbling block maybe the amount of interest from Spain and Italy for his signature.
As you'll see from the video's below, his forward runs are very similar to Ireland's runs, but i'd like to say this and i know it wont sit well with many fans on this board. This guy is twice the player Stevie is at the moment.
This season with Palmeiras.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEiDvMwW0Y[/youtube]
Last season with Figueirense. (skipe the 1st minute of video)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpLwqOeeLgI[/youtube]