Ivan Rakitić Appreciation Thread

by danyjr Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:52 pm

What an excellent player.

First watched him during Euros a couple of years ago and him and Modrić were the first midfield to really challenge Spain's domination.

For me he's one of those midfielders who's got everything. Technique, passing, composure, work rate, and a sharp eye for goal. A truly underrated player whom sadly, is too good for a once-great team like Sevilla.

Oh and, inb4 he joins EPL and people call him The Next <insert legendary midfielder name here> (see Cazorla/Silva)

by The Franchise Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:19 am

One of my favourite players anywhere, he is really really good.

I think I most like his dynamism and shooting ability.

Only above that, he does a great job of recognising and balancing dropping deep to recieve the ball, but also getting into goal scoring positions. Its a hard balance, but finds it very well.

by Kick Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:25 am

I've been a fan since his Schalke days. Great player.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:28 am

danyjr wrote:
Oh and, inb4 he joins EPL and people call him The Next <insert legendary midfielder name here> (see Cazorla/Silva)

Don't understand why La Liga fans do this..... Cazorla and Silva are nowhere near as hyped as you claim or as dominant as you claim.

Strange....

by rwo power Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:58 am

Former Basel & Schalke legend :bow:

by Forza Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:24 am

Kick wrote:I've been a fan since his Schalke days. Great player.

Yeah, same. I haven't seen much of him since.

by McAgger Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:31 am

Always used to buy him on FIFA back in the day and build my teams around him.

by Blue Barrett Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:46 am

by juvealbanian Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:33 am

Great player.Haven't seen much of him lately but id like him to play for Juve.I think he has the skills to replace Pirlo.(not trying to compare them)

by Forza Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:20 pm

McAgger wrote:Always used to buy him on FIFA back in the day and build my teams around him.

YES Can't believe he's only 25 now. It seems like he's been around for ages.

by danyjr Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:56 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:
danyjr wrote:
Oh and, inb4 he joins EPL and people call him The Next <insert legendary midfielder name here> (see Cazorla/Silva)
Don't understand why La Liga fans do this..... Cazorla and Silva are nowhere near as hyped as you claim or as dominant as you claim.

Strange....

Because if he was in EPL I wouldn't have had to create this thread in the first place - there'd already be one with 5 pages of jizzgasmic replies.

by M99 Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:03 pm

Really underrated player.

by BarrileteCosmico Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:09 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Don't understand why La Liga fans do this..... Cazorla and Silva are nowhere near as hyped as you claim or as dominant as you claim.

Strange....

I distinctly remember people claiming that Silva> Iniesta during his first season and cazorla was hailed as one of the EPLs best players during his first 6 months at Arsenal.

by danyjr Mon Dec 16, 2013 6:57 pm

Simeone wants him Proud

by BarrileteCosmico Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:34 pm

Not too shabby, eh

by M99 Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:38 pm

The pass for the 2nd goal :bow:

by Arquitecto Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:42 pm

We know of his quality and all round dynamism, yet what isn't mentioned is that he is one of the finest leaders in all of Europe. I cannot stress how much he has impressed me in that regard whether by example or by his mannerisms to which instantly compose a usually jittery Sevilla (and Unai).

Along with Ander, has been La Liga's best midfielder. Fantastic player.