Re: Eden Hazard
Discussion started when you said we should sign him because he's 15 years old, which didn't make sense.MSP said:sjk2008 said:pudge said:I like how you slipped Buzzer's name in there, seeing as you probably hadn't heard of him 4 years ago...
Players can play at a high level past 35, look at 'keepers Given, Van der Sar, Brad Friedal...
And Giggs and Scholes are 38 and 37 respectively, so the past 2 or 3 seasons must be taken into account and over that period of time, they have played at a high level at the highest level
I'm with you here Pudge. Giggs & Scholes are still playing at the top level. In the last 4 years, they've featured in 2 Champions League Finals and won 3 Premiership trophies.
Yes they are on the decline and that is down to the fact they are past their footballing prime. That isn't the same as not playing at the top level.
The main point is that players like Giggs, Scholes (of bloody course they were great players not much time ago), Maldini, Del Piero and likes (it's silly to mention goalkeepers here as it's pretty normal that their careers last much longer) are "mistake of nature" not something that is usual in modern football world.
Discussion started when someone said that Hazard still has 15+ years of playing at top level. I think it is a ridiculous statement for someone who's 21 years old. 99% of players finish their careers before 35 or cash their name and glory in MLS, China or Middle East.