South American Football 2013/14

[sam-caddick]

Though I would start a thread for the South American football lovers, I am new to it myself this season but I really want to get into seeing the next big stars that could end up in Europe and by following their careers from an early stage.

I watched Cruzeiro v Flamengo from Brazil yesterday and the player who stood out for me was Everton Ribeiro, he is a 24 year old attacking midfielder, very skillful and has Tevez like workrate in getting the ball back etc..

Cruzeiro are top of the division at the moment and I can see if this guy consistently performs like I saw from him yesterday he will be playing in Europe very soon if you ask me.

Some videos:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OzwuXktgvM[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihg9ZY--OKw[/youtube]

Has anyone else seen anyone of interest??

 

[eddiemarin09]

Nobody has jumped out the screen yet but chilean striker Eduardo Vargas is doing well since his loan move to brazil from Napoli..I don't consider him a European footballer yet because he hasn't really been given a chance yet ..but I expect big things from him

<a class="postlink" href="http://youtu.be/ngbzSMvgn5A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://youtu.be/ngbzSMvgn5A</a>

Link to some of his goals

 

[Tbilisi]

Though I would start a thread for the South American football lovers, I am new to it myself this season but I really want to get into seeing the next big stars that could end up in Europe and by following their careers from an early stage.

I watched Cruzeiro v Flamengo from Brazil yesterday and the player who stood out for me was Everton Ribeiro, he is a 24 year old attacking midfielder, very skillful and has Tevez like workrate in getting the ball back etc..

Cruzeiro are top of the division at the moment and I can see if this guy consistently performs like I saw from him yesterday he will be playing in Europe very soon if you ask me.

Some videos:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OzwuXktgvM[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihg9ZY--OKw[/youtube]

Has anyone else seen anyone of interest??

Ribeiro looked good.

Amazing how many of the big Brazil clubs are at the bottom of the league,Palmeiras in Serie B!

Will be watching more of the games trying to spot potential City players like you!

 

[pee dubya]

I watched a fair amount last year, mainly Argentine, honestly very few players stood out as individuals. For example 34 year old Riquelme was head and shoulders above the majority of players.

Juan Sanchez Mino caught my eye but I don't think he's top Euro club level.

The style of Brazilian club football is much more open and individualistic, so its easier for individuals to shine and more exciting to watch. To be honest I found the Argentine football pretty dull, reminded me of the French league to watch.

 

[Laertes]

I watched a fair amount last year, mainly Argentine, honestly very few players stood out as individuals. For example 34 year old Riquelme was head and shoulders above the majority of players.

Juan Sanchez Mino caught my eye but I don't think he's top Euro club level.

The style of Brazilian club football is much more open and individualistic, so its easier for individuals to shine and more exciting to watch. To be honest I found the Argentine football pretty dull, reminded me of the French league to watch.

You didn't watch the Racing-Lanús game on Saturday then? An absolutely mental game. 3 reds, 2 goals, a brawl and 26 minutes of added time 'cos the stadium's lights went out.

 

[pee dubya]

I watched a fair amount last year, mainly Argentine, honestly very few players stood out as individuals. For example 34 year old Riquelme was head and shoulders above the majority of players.

Juan Sanchez Mino caught my eye but I don't think he's top Euro club level.

The style of Brazilian club football is much more open and individualistic, so its easier for individuals to shine and more exciting to watch. To be honest I found the Argentine football pretty dull, reminded me of the French league to watch.

You didn't watch the Racing-Lanús game on Saturday then? An absolutely mental game. 3 reds, 2 goals, a brawl and 26 minutes of added time 'cos the stadium's lights went out.

Hah, nah I've not watched any of the last 2 torneos. Its plus side is its much more even and much less predictable than most major European leagues, and there's often a bit of Latin american craziness thrown in, but I didn't find the football itself particularly exciting.

 

[luna]

Nobody has jumped out the screen yet but chilean striker Eduardo Vargas is doing well since his loan move to brazil from Napoli..I don't consider him a European footballer yet because he hasn't really been given a chance yet ..but I expect big things from him

<a class="postlink" href="http://youtu.be/ngbzSMvgn5A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://youtu.be/ngbzSMvgn5A</a>

Link to some of his goals

Well, for what i read in the last few day, Rafa wants him back at Napoli in January... dlvr.it/3wtkTx

he is going to play today, in the Spain v/s Chile friendly... Should be an interesting game

 

[Laertes]

I watched a fair amount last year, mainly Argentine, honestly very few players stood out as individuals. For example 34 year old Riquelme was head and shoulders above the majority of players.

Juan Sanchez Mino caught my eye but I don't think he's top Euro club level.

The style of Brazilian club football is much more open and individualistic, so its easier for individuals to shine and more exciting to watch. To be honest I found the Argentine football pretty dull, reminded me of the French league to watch.

You didn't watch the Racing-Lanús game on Saturday then? An absolutely mental game. 3 reds, 2 goals, a brawl and 26 minutes of added time 'cos the stadium's lights went out.

Hah, nah I've not watched any of the last 2 torneos. Its plus side is its much more even and much less predictable than most major European leagues, and there's often a bit of Latin american craziness thrown in, but I didn't find the football itself particularly exciting.

You've probably been missing out then, the last two tournaments have been way better than the 2012 Clausura. Hopefully they improvement continues this season despite all the departures in the summer.

 

[jrb]

Don't know anything about South American football apart from the obvious, Boca, River Plate, Flamengo, and Sao Paulo.

However, 2 things have always struck me.

They play their football in the Summer, which is wonderful. Going to a match during the Summer, wearing t-shirts and shorts, or just shorts, must be brilliant,

And the fans. It's not only the passion they show, but they really look like they love watching their teams and taking part in the amazing atmospheres.

It's not just 100's of them, but 1000's of them. The whole stadium joins in chants and goal celebrations..

Got to do a Boca V River match once in my lifetime.

 

[sam-caddick]

Don't know anything about South American football apart from the obvious, Boca, River Plate, Flamengo, and Sao Paulo.

However, 2 things have always struck me.

They play their football in the Summer, which is wonderful. Going to a match during the Summer, wearing t-shirts and shorts, or just shorts, must be brilliant,

And the fans. It's not only the passion they show, but they really look like they love watching their teams and taking part in the amazing atmospheres.

It's not just 100's of them, but 1000's of them. The whole stadium joins in chants and goal celebrations..

Got to do a Boca V River match once in my lifetime.

Argentina have the same schedule as us: August/ September to May.

Brazil have it different going from May and ending in December I think.

I am sure Brazil play through our Summer because its their winter, either way its still warm.

Not sure about the other countries.