Josko Gvardiol

[Benzino]

I wasn't impressed with him when City faced them in the CL, he was eemmM Ok player

Forget when we played them, as a team we were incredible. We destroyed Leipzig, Bayern and Madrid at home, Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal too. That doesn’t mean their players are just ok, it means we were off the charts in those games.

His defensive abilities are excellent, which is why he was in the World Cup team of the tournament. He’s similar to Ruben Dias, in that he reads the game really well, but he is aggressive and strong in the tackle. However his ability as a football player going forward, as a centre back, is exceptional.

He combines qualities that we don’t usually see go together as a centre back. Such is so he was in the 84th percentile for shot creating actions amongst all footballers in Europe. Higher than any of our defenders, and in fact, higher than Rodri, Gundogan and Bernardo.

When he wins the ball back, in an instant he looks to attack, their is no stop gap between defending and attacking.

He will win the ball and run out of the defence and cut a team to pieces, very unusual for a centre back. Often dangerous, but he had more successful carries forward, than anyone in our team last season, apart from Grealish. He was in the 96th percentile of all players in Europe for successful take ons.

He also sits in the 84th percentile for progressive passes forward. In the company of more forward players like Thiago at Liverpool or Julien Brandt at Dortmund.

The sophistication and weight of his range of passing is absolutely elite. He completed more medium-long range passes than everyone in our team, apart from Rodri. His mid range pass completion was also at a staggering 95%.

Overall he’s super cool on the ball, almost effortless. Only Rodri and Dias completed more successful passes than him last season. But Dias only had 8 more, so they were virtually on par with each other. These figures were in the 99th percentile out of all players in Europe. City were second in Europe for passes completed, whilst RB Leipzig were 20th. Which makes Gvardiols figures even more impressive.

At just 21 years of age, he’s a generational talent, who has the ability to be not only the best defender in the world, but also one of the best overall players in the world.

That’s why he’s worth £100m.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

Didn't mean to upset you fella, my apologies.

You didn’t my friend. Thank you for the apology.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Thats my maximum valuation for him.

I wasn't impressed with him when City faced them in the CL, he was eemmM Ok player

Very, very few players look impressive when they face City. That's what it is to play against the best team in the world.

 

[Victorinodennistua]

Forget when we played them, as a team we were incredible. We destroyed Leipzig, Bayern and Madrid at home, Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal too. That doesn’t mean their players are just ok, it means we were off the charts in those games.

His defensive abilities are excellent, which is why he was in the World Cup team of the tournament. He’s similar to Ruben Dias, in that he reads the game really well, but he is aggressive and strong in the tackle. However his ability as a football player going forward, as a centre back, is exceptional.

He combines qualities that we don’t usually see go together as a centre back. Such is so he was in the 84th percentile for shot creating actions amongst all footballers in Europe. Higher than any of our defenders, and in fact, higher than Rodri, Gundogan and Bernardo.

When he wins the ball back, in an instant he looks to attack, their is no stop gap between defending and attacking.

He will win the ball and run out of the defence and cut a team to pieces, very unusual for a centre back. Often dangerous, but he had more successful carries forward, than anyone in our team last season, apart from Grealish. He was in the 96th percentile of all players in Europe for successful take ons.

He also sits in the 84th percentile for progressive passes forward. In the company of more forward players like Thiago at Liverpool or Julien Brandt at Dortmund.

The sophistication and weight of his range of passing is absolutely elite. He completed more medium-long range passes than everyone in our team, apart from Rodri. His mid range pass completion was also at a staggering 95%.

Overall he’s super cool on the ball, almost effortless. Only Rodri and Dias completed more successful passes than him last season. But Dias only had 8 more, so they were virtually on par with each other. These figures were in the 99th percentile out of all players in Europe. City were second in Europe for passes completed, whilst RB Leipzig were 20th. Which makes Gvardiols figures even more impressive.

At just 21 years of age, he’s a generational talent, who has the ability to be not only the best defender in the world, but also one of the best overall players in the world.

That’s why he’s worth £100m.

I was informed yesterday that it’ll be 1 in 1 out with a defender most likely to leave next. So more than likely Laporte. Shame for him really because apart from a couple of brain farts against spurs he’s been really good. Probably a bit too moody behind the scenes though.

 

[Blue warrior]

I was informed yesterday that it’ll be 1 in 1 out with a defender most likely to leave next. So more than likely Laporte. Shame for him really because apart from a couple of brain farts against spurs he’s been really good. Probably a bit too moody behind the scenes though.

The person who told you this info are they in the media or directly at city and would they definitely know?

 

[Victorinodennistua]

The person who told you this info are they in the media or directly at city and would they definitely know?

City media but can’t name him.

 

[St.Pauli support]

They are also looking at Lukeba at Lyon. Good signs indeed. Unless they are replacing Diallo.

Lukeba seems too expensive, now they try to sign Sutalo from Zagreb.
Really seems they want to get players in first, but I'd say it looks good.
If the FFP 30 June cut is still on the cards Leipzig team will have to speed up a bit...

 

[BringBackSwales]

Distinctly average ...

Youngest player to ever reach 100 bundesliga appearances
37 caps for Germany aged 23
Two footed
6'4"

He's had a shit couple of seasons in a shambolically run Chelsea squad. Give him a good environment and good coaching and he'll be one of the best players in the world. His ceiling is far above Odegaard, he's a really big signing for them.

So he used to be young, he’s tall and he used to be quite good?

 

[oakiecokie]

Because he does let his chin drop when he’s not picked.

Its almost as long as Bruce Forsyths.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Where the fuck is @tolmie's hairdoo on this one ?

@richards30 is frantic at present , :)

 

[nmc]

Because he does let his chin drop when he’s not picked.

All about opinions but I thought he fought thru the pain barrier at the end of the 21/22 season - he was amazing. This year when he’s come in he’s played pretty well and he’s a top player. Probably doesn’t fit Peos latest tactical blueprint but that doesn’t make him a bad player.

 

[nmc]

Its almost as long as Bruce Forsyths.

Good game !

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

All about opinions but I thought he fought thru the pain barrier at the end of the 21/22 season - he was amazing. This year when he’s come in he’s played pretty well and he’s a top player. Probably doesn’t fit Peos latest tactical blueprint but that doesn’t make him a bad player.

He really came through for us when we were up against it, so all credit to him for that.

But he is too good a player to not be a regular player for somebody even if it's not us.

 

[Dobsy]

So he used to be young, he’s tall and he used to be quite good?

If you're not here for a good conversation why are you wasting your time coming onto the board.

Man has scored a winning goal in a European Cup final against City and you think he's average? You're clearly a grump on a wind up.

Enjoy talking to the wall cos you won't be talking to me.

 

[Blue warrior]

City media but can’t name him.

Cheers pal.

 

[AntonDonJuan]

Forget when we played them, as a team we were incredible. We destroyed Leipzig, Bayern and Madrid at home, Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal too. That doesn’t mean their players are just ok, it means we were off the charts in those games.

His defensive abilities are excellent, which is why he was in the World Cup team of the tournament. He’s similar to Ruben Dias, in that he reads the game really well, but he is aggressive and strong in the tackle. However his ability as a football player going forward, as a centre back, is exceptional.

He combines qualities that we don’t usually see go together as a centre back. Such is so he was in the 84th percentile for shot creating actions amongst all footballers in Europe. Higher than any of our defenders, and in fact, higher than Rodri, Gundogan and Bernardo.

When he wins the ball back, in an instant he looks to attack, their is no stop gap between defending and attacking.

He will win the ball and run out of the defence and cut a team to pieces, very unusual for a centre back. Often dangerous, but he had more successful carries forward, than anyone in our team last season, apart from Grealish. He was in the 96th percentile of all players in Europe for successful take ons.

He also sits in the 84th percentile for progressive passes forward. In the company of more forward players like Thiago at Liverpool or Julien Brandt at Dortmund.

The sophistication and weight of his range of passing is absolutely elite. He completed more medium-long range passes than everyone in our team, apart from Rodri. His mid range pass completion was also at a staggering 95%.

Overall he’s super cool on the ball, almost effortless. Only Rodri and Dias completed more successful passes than him last season. But Dias only had 8 more, so they were virtually on par with each other. These figures were in the 99th percentile out of all players in Europe. City were second in Europe for passes completed, whilst RB Leipzig were 20th. Which makes Gvardiols figures even more impressive.

At just 21 years of age, he’s a generational talent, who has the ability to be not only the best defender in the world, but also one of the best overall players in the world.

That’s why he’s worth £100m.

I've never seen him play apart from against us but you should apply to be on his PR team!

 

[dronefromsector7G]

In Catalan his name translates to Guardiol. It’s meant to be

 

[Chi-town blues]

Where the fuck is @tolmie's hairdoo on this one ?

@richards30 is frantic at present , :)

Tolmie’s and richard , same person different accounts.

 

[BringBackSwales]

If you're not here for a good conversation why are you wasting your time coming onto the board.

Man has scored a winning goal in a European Cup final against City and you think he's average? You're clearly a grump on a wind up.

Enjoy talking to the wall cos you won't be talking to me.

I’ll talk to who and what I want, walks included. Whether you choose to listen I couldn’t give a fuck about. But if you make comments on a football FORUM and someone wants to comment back, don’t react like a delicate sensitive thing with a hissy fit just because you don’t like the response.

 

[salfordbluetrue]

Forget when we played them, as a team we were incredible. We destroyed Leipzig, Bayern and Madrid at home, Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal too. That doesn’t mean their players are just ok, it means we were off the charts in those games.

His defensive abilities are excellent, which is why he was in the World Cup team of the tournament. He’s similar to Ruben Dias, in that he reads the game really well, but he is aggressive and strong in the tackle. However his ability as a football player going forward, as a centre back, is exceptional.

He combines qualities that we don’t usually see go together as a centre back. Such is so he was in the 84th percentile for shot creating actions amongst all footballers in Europe. Higher than any of our defenders, and in fact, higher than Rodri, Gundogan and Bernardo.

When he wins the ball back, in an instant he looks to attack, their is no stop gap between defending and attacking.

He will win the ball and run out of the defence and cut a team to pieces, very unusual for a centre back. Often dangerous, but he had more successful carries forward, than anyone in our team last season, apart from Grealish. He was in the 96th percentile of all players in Europe for successful take ons.

He also sits in the 84th percentile for progressive passes forward. In the company of more forward players like Thiago at Liverpool or Julien Brandt at Dortmund.

The sophistication and weight of his range of passing is absolutely elite. He completed more medium-long range passes than everyone in our team, apart from Rodri. His mid range pass completion was also at a staggering 95%.

Overall he’s super cool on the ball, almost effortless. Only Rodri and Dias completed more successful passes than him last season. But Dias only had 8 more, so they were virtually on par with each other. These figures were in the 99th percentile out of all players in Europe. City were second in Europe for passes completed, whilst RB Leipzig were 20th. Which makes Gvardiols figures even more impressive.

At just 21 years of age, he’s a generational talent, who has the ability to be not only the best defender in the world, but also one of the best overall players in the world.

That’s why he’s worth £100m.

A lot of useless statistics there, he plays in Germany who are renound for passing out of defense, it is a shit league with hardly a good striker in it, he is a good player at one of the best teams in Germany, but is he as good as the five we have no. Will we have to replace the five we have at some point yes, who else has gone in for him,he is only worth £100 million if City pay it, Alphoso Davis is one of the best left backs in the world, Madrid have said that they will pay £100 million next season for Davis, as they collect generational talents , meanwhile we have five first choice center backs and no first choice left backs. But Gvardiol stats in the league are, passes 2155 1927 completed, 89% not bad,tackles36 successful 23 64% not bad, goal 1 assists 0 again not bad.
I would buy what we need this season and see what the future brings.