John Guidetti

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Exiled in Sweden, and no chance of getting to see another game before the end of the season - and what with the sun shining for the first time since September over 'ere - I went to watch this game to take a look at Guidetti.

Looks like he could be a good 'un. Good brain, quick over 20 yards and decent control. Good size on him too. The most influential player on the pitch yesterday (astroturf btw). Scored one and made the other. Should have had a second and a penalty awarded.
Played 20 minutes last week and made the goal then too. The Swedish press are going mad about him. He's been on TV 3 times already this last week. Gives me a break from hearing about Ibrahimovic.

Brommapojkarna, the club he's on loan to have been a 2nd division club for decades but made it up to the top flight for the first time 5 years ago. They are a local/family club with over 250 teams competing this season from 8 yrs old and upwards (boys and girls). They've got over 4000 players registered this season at all levels - claim to be the biggest club in Europe.
Guidetti started playing at the club as an eight year old so he must have felt like Roy of the Rovers scoring on his debut in front of the home fans. The crowd was only small, and looked to be made up of 1/3 kids who play in the teams, 1/3 blokes and 1/3 Swedish MILFs. Probably go and watch him again.

Got to speak to him after the game too and wished him well (had my City shirt on!).

- only thing that spoiled the afternoon some plastic poncin' round in a rags jacket like he owned the place. Made sure I stood right next to him in the queue at half time - just to let him know. Tw@t.
 
ONE TO POACH: John Guidetti
The Swedish Wayne Rooney

OUR One to Poach feature looks at a Manchester City striker who has been plying his trace on loan in Sweden.

John Guidetti is only 18 and is hoping to make the breakthrough at Eastlands, despite the intense competition for places under Roberto Mancini.

If you have any comments about him, please drop us a line using the feedback form below.

Name: John Guidetti

Age: 18

Position: Striker

Club: Manchester City, currently on loan at IF Brommapojkarna.

Statistics: (Swedish Allsvenskan):
Appearances: 5, Goals: 1, Assists: 3

Questions were asked of John Guidetti in Sweden when he signed for Manchester City in 2008 at the age of 15. Brought to the club by City's then manager Sven Goran Eriksson, there were many in his homeland who believed that he should have spent his formative years in the Swedish Allsvenskan, learning his trade and honing his skills before a big move to a top European league.

After impressing in the Manchester City reserve team, Guidetti returned to Sweden last month and has immediately proved his talent in his home country. Playing for former club IF Brommapojkarna, he has shown that, even at his young age, he can be physically imposing and Swedish pundits have been drooling over the striker's undoubted talents.

The 18-year-old striker can only play for his old club for a maximum of eight games but, in just five so far, he has shown undoubted promise. Guidetti is a right-footed striker who loves to run the channels and he knows how to work hard on the pitch, much like Carlos Tevez at his parent club.

In his first game away at Trelleborgs, he came on with just over 20 minutes remaining and set up a last-minute winner for Olof Guterstam. His instant impact led to a start in the next game at home to Gefle and he did not disappoint, with a goal and an assist. His 57th minute goal in this game was a fine finish, after he had rounded the keeper.

He then played 90 minutes in the Allsvenskan defeat to Elfsborg in the next match and then returned the side to winning ways by setting up a last-minute own goal for a 1-0 home win over Halmstads. Last night, Guidetti again provided an assist in a 4-1 defeat at Atvidaberg.

There is no doubt that IF Brommapojkarna have looked a far greater attacking force since Guidetti returned for his loan spell that comes to an end during the break for the World Cup. His stocky style is reminiscent of Tevez and Wayne Rooney and even at such a young age he looks too strong for Swedish football and perfectly suited to the English game.

It has also been apparent since Guidetti has returned to Sweden that the youngster is not short of confidence and is hugely enthusiastic about his own playing career. On television, he has praised Manchester City and expects to go out on loan next season due to the competition for places at Eastlands with a move to a Championship club the most likely scenario.

Although Guidetti has shown glimpses of naivety in interviews, he takes his career very seriously and lives with his father in England who has played a prominent role in his career. He has not only been a success in Sweden but also impressed for the Manchester City reserve team, most notably claiming a hat-trick against the Burnley reserves who had included a number of experienced players.

The main question now surrounding Guidetti is whether he can succeed at Manchester City where there seems no limit to their spending power. He has represented Sweden at Under-16 and Under-17 levels and seems likely to be a full Swedish international but displacing the likes of Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz seems unlikely.

From his time in Sweden, it is fair to say Guidetti has decent pace, good vision, an awareness of his team-mates and composure in front of goal. He is extremely strong and has been one of the most physical attackers in the Allsvenskan, which at his age is a huge advantage.

The young striker is also very versatile in his movement as he can either work the channels (due to his speed and fine technique) or be very effective in the penalty box thanks to his strong presence as he knows how to position himself to win the ball and overcome physically tough and imposing defenders.

Of course, all the above comes with the caveat that Guidetti is very young and inexperienced and he sometimes makes bad decisions in his attacking play. But, this Swedish striker looks to have the world at his feet and he does not appear to be afraid of attempting to become a key man at the richest club in world football.
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<a class="postlink" href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/806980/ONE-TO-POACH-John-Guidetti.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/8 ... detti.html</a>
 
I like the sound of him going out to a championship club next year.

Give me a John Guidetti over spending £60m on Fernando Torres any day of the week.
 
This was originally posted March 1 by Outrun in another thread:

"Here's a video of him training in Manchester, from City and Sweden matches:
<a class="postlink" href="http://svtplay.se/v/1879487/sportspegeln_moter_john_guidetti" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://svtplay.se/v/1879487/sportspegel ... n_guidetti</a>

Speaks very well about the academy. Speaks about how many young careers are broken because of girls and parties, and that it won't be him."

The video gives a really good look at him. He speaks EXTREMELY good Swedish for a Manchester City player.
 
blueish swede said:
(Long time lurker, first time poster)
Exiled in Sweden, and no chance of getting to see another game before the end of the season - and what with the sun shining for the first time since September over 'ere - I went to watch this game to take a look at Guidetti.

Looks like he could be a good 'un. Good brain, quick over 20 yards and decent control. Good size on him too. The most influential player on the pitch yesterday (astroturf btw). Scored one and made the other. Should have had a second and a penalty awarded.
Played 20 minutes last week and made the goal then too. The Swedish press are going mad about him. He's been on TV 3 times already this last week. Gives me a break from hearing about Ibrahimovic.

Brommapojkarna, the club he's on loan to have been a 2nd division club for decades but made it up to the top flight for the first time 5 years ago. They are a local/family club with over 250 teams competing this season from 8 yrs old and upwards (boys and girls). They've got over 4000 players registered this season at all levels - claim to be the biggest club in Europe.
Guidetti started playing at the club as an eight year old so he must have felt like Roy of the Rovers scoring on his debut in front of the home fans. The crowd was only small, and looked to be made up of 1/3 kids who play in the teams, 1/3 blokes and 1/3 Swedish MILFs. Probably go and watch him again.

Got to speak to him after the game too and wished him well (had my City shirt on!).

- only thing that spoiled the afternoon some plastic poncin' round in a rags jacket like he owned the place. Made sure I stood right next to him in the queue at half time - just to let him know. Tw@t.
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OK, you go to watch Guidetti and I'll go for the Swedish MILF's
 
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