Van der Wiel is a very athletic and pacy fullback. Great technique and quite similar to Dani Alves.
2 big differences: people on the 24rd row behind the goal wouldn't have to duck away from stray crosses coming in, and Van der Wiel is much stronger physically than Dani Alves.
Van der Wiel will be starting at right back in the World Cup for Holland.
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Midfielder Nigel de Jong has urged Manchester City to sign his Holland international colleague Gregory van der Wiel.
Van der Wiel, a £10million-rated Ajax right-back who has just been named Holland's Young Player of the Year, is already on City boss Roberto Mancini's radar.
And De Jong, who is also a former Ajax player, insists the 22-year-old could play a crucial role at the club next season.
"I know that Greg is on our wanted list at Manchester City," De Jong told the Daily Star.
"I have pleaded with them to sign him, as we could use a good right-back.
"The tempo of English football will make him stronger still and I've recommended him to City's management."
2006/07 Ajax 4 0 Eredivisie
2007/08 Ajax 6 0 Eredivisie
2008/09 Ajax 32 2 Eredivisie
2009/10 Ajax 34 6 Eredivisie
Total: 76 8
Holland: 8 games 0 goals
2 big differences: people on the 24rd row behind the goal wouldn't have to duck away from stray crosses coming in, and Van der Wiel is much stronger physically than Dani Alves.
Van der Wiel will be starting at right back in the World Cup for Holland.
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Midfielder Nigel de Jong has urged Manchester City to sign his Holland international colleague Gregory van der Wiel.
Van der Wiel, a £10million-rated Ajax right-back who has just been named Holland's Young Player of the Year, is already on City boss Roberto Mancini's radar.
And De Jong, who is also a former Ajax player, insists the 22-year-old could play a crucial role at the club next season.
"I know that Greg is on our wanted list at Manchester City," De Jong told the Daily Star.
"I have pleaded with them to sign him, as we could use a good right-back.
"The tempo of English football will make him stronger still and I've recommended him to City's management."
2006/07 Ajax 4 0 Eredivisie
2007/08 Ajax 6 0 Eredivisie
2008/09 Ajax 32 2 Eredivisie
2009/10 Ajax 34 6 Eredivisie
Total: 76 8
Holland: 8 games 0 goals