Re: Who has the best first touch in Madrid?

by StevieRayVaughan Sun 30 Oct 2011 - 22:41

El Pipita wrote:TBH, Ozil have the cleanest first touch in our squad but he sometimes do not takes big risks and does the right things in the right time.

My only problem with Ozil this year is that he plays a lot deeper ( probably Mou's instructions). Also, he doesn't take on defenders that much because frankly he is a really good dribbler. I am sure that is also probably a team instruction too, but Ozil's taking on defenders is a joy to behold. Ozil was probably the best signing of the last 5 years. I missed the old Real, where you would just buy readymade superstars. Mou has made some amazing smart purchases like Sahin, and Khedira alongside Ozil. It seems like we will not catch you guys anytime soon.

I hope Chelsea fires AVB, then we sign him. Thats the only hope I have of us coming close to you guys.

Note: sorry I have a tendency to go a little off-topic Smile

by Le Samourai Sun 30 Oct 2011 - 22:53

Zealous wrote:

Exactly what I was talking about.

by Seppuku Sun 30 Oct 2011 - 23:20

Marcelo's touch is brilliant. Gotta give that to him.

But Ozil is the baws.

by Mr Nick09 Sun 30 Oct 2011 - 23:21

It's Benzema most likely

by guest7 Sun 30 Oct 2011 - 23:23

Marcelo has that Brazilian samba touch in it

But Özil wins this I think, Benzema is the 2nd/3rd, cant decide between him and Marcelo

by Zees Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 0:12

Mr.Hendrix wrote:In this particular order:

1) Ozil - no competition really, he uses those first touch to get past players, kind of like how Zidane used to do but in a different style.

2) Benzema - has such a clean first touch, his holding-up play is so brilliant to watch

3) Ronaldo - you guys really do under-rate his first touch. You look at the one or two that he screws up and ignore the 7/8 great touches he has in a game. But I guess everyone is extremely critical of the superstars in their team.

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by Rebaño Sagrado Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 0:38

by FennecFox7 Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 3:11

Cr7 and benz marcelo

Can't believe some people on here, CR7 easily has the best first touch on the team along with benz and marcelo

by ÖMARz Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 3:36

Giggity5313 wrote:Cr7 and benz marcelo

Can't believe some people on here, CR7 easily has the best first touch on the team along with benz and marcelo

agree with u on benz and marcelo however ronaldo is nowhere near them in first touch.

He has little to no skill in close ball control.

by FennecFox7 Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 3:47

Ronaldo has excellent close control, he is just a very direct player.. he loves to use his speed instead
You guys really expect him to be messi and maradona combined

I can put more vids up
Also we are talking about first touch. I rarely see him misplace a first touch unless he's playing like total crap overall

by Guest Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 4:36

Higuain imo

by VanDeezNuts Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 5:29

ozil closely followed by higgy closely followed by marcelo

by LeSwagg James Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 6:35

Giggity5313 wrote:Cr7 and benz marcelo

Can't believe some people on here, CR7 easily has the best first touch on the team along with benz and marcelo

How many times has Cristiano hit the ball too far when he's played through on goal?

I don't think there is a clear-cut winner but it would probably be Ozil if so.. Benz and Marcelo are up there as well..

by guest7 Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 9:32

CR7s first touch is average at highest. How many times haven't he lost the ball becouse of his poor first touch? Same to his ball control... Against a decent defender he won't get past him. That's why he has to adapt now and start passing more.

Aside from his goalscoring I don't rate CR7 so high.

by Senor Penguin Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 11:28

Ronaldo's first touches were spectacular against Sociedad. In general though, I think his first touches are dreadful.

Xabi during his Liverpool time had a fantastic first touch. Now he's not as concentrated but he still does a good job.

by Zealous Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 12:15

Ronaldo is our best player in pretty much all aspects... first touch included.

Deal with it Cool

by Mamad Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 12:25

I think some people here don't really know what First Touch means .

If first touch is what i think then Ronaldo and Higuain aren't good at it.

by Guest Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 13:31

Higuain is good at it 85% of the time. Again, it's almost a requirement to be a top shelf striker because of the pressure you're immediately under upon receiving the ball... When Higuain nails it, it's beautiful. But he there's 15% of the time that it's off.

When it's slightly off for a CF, the ball is lost or shot opportunity gone. That's why i always say that CFs have to have the best first touch on the team. Every other position has more margin for error and less stress.

by Doc Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 14:33

Ronaldo has an excellent 1st touch. It's his passing that makes one a bit confused...

by Adit Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 14:49

Di maria hands down.

Ozil's first touch is very good but it isnt his strogest point.Marcelo or benz will come second.

by SuperMAG Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 14:52

Marcelo, Ozil, Benzema, Ronaldo, Higuain

by Nirgall Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 18:38

That's what I call first touch

by EarlyPrototype Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 18:40

Ronaldo has a great first touch.

Though Marcelo wins this. He isn't even in the poll. Suspect

by Nirgall Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 18:43

When I made the poll I was thinking about madrid offensive line. So Marcelo escaped me.

I tried to add him afterwards but didn't know how to.

by Nirgall Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 18:56

sportsczy wrote:Higuain is good at it 85% of the time. Again, it's almost a requirement to be a top shelf striker because of the pressure you're immediately under upon receiving the ball... When Higuain nails it, it's beautiful. But he there's 15% of the time that it's off.

When it's slightly off for a CF, the ball is lost or shot opportunity gone. That's why i always say that CFs have to have the best first touch on the team. Every other position has more margin for error and less stress.

One interesting thing about Higuain is that he doesn't usually try to control through balls, he just shoots them at first touch.

I don't know if that is lack of trust is his control or excessive trust in his first touch shot. Either way, he tends to do well using that method, so lets hope he keeps it up.

by Babun Mon 31 Oct 2011 - 20:22

Higgy has the best first touch Very Happy

Many people here speak of first touch like it's about ball control... Very Happy

Nirgall wrote:
sportsczy wrote:Higuain is good at it 85% of the time. Again, it's almost a requirement to be a top shelf striker because of the pressure you're immediately under upon receiving the ball... When Higuain nails it, it's beautiful. But he there's 15% of the time that it's off.

When it's slightly off for a CF, the ball is lost or shot opportunity gone. That's why i always say that CFs have to have the best first touch on the team. Every other position has more margin for error and less stress.

One interesting thing about Higuain is that he doesn't usually try to control through balls, he just shoots them at first touch.

I don't know if that is lack of trust is his control or excessive trust in his first touch shot. Either way, he tends to do well using that method, so lets hope he keeps it up.

First time shooting = first touch :lol!: He does well with it so his first touch is godly Very Happy

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