Random / Semi Unheard of Players you’ve spotted that we should look at

[sacreblueits442]

1 hour ago, Vindaloo FOX said:

Maddison replacement

...the only time he is ineffective in front of the goal is when he tries to knock the skin off the ball!!!

Steering the ball into the net is what he is best at, instead of the wild telegraphed shots, just lay it off or wait for that half a second more for the defender to commit himself.

[Bluearmyfox28]

On 22/06/2023 at 17:04, Vindaloo FOX said:

 

Looks like prime Wilf but can play with the ball! Scored 5 goals and got 4 assists this year too. All over this personally, only thing that holds me back is how players like Soumare have turned out.

Edited 23 June 2023 by Bluearmyfox28

[Bluearmyfox28]

12 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

This is a shout and a half. It would require us to send one of Mueanta or Opoku on loan though as I think we can only keep 2 players who didn't qualify for a work permit when they signed.

Been in France for 3 years, would that not help with a work permit at all?

[Ric Flair]

1 minute ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

Been in France for 3 years, would that not help with a work permit at all?

He's in Ligue 2 though.

[Bluearmyfox28]

10 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

He's in Ligue 2 though.

I have 0 knowledge of how it works so didn’t know that made any difference tbh.

[Ric Flair]

8 hours ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

I have 0 knowledge of how it works so didn’t know that made any difference tbh.

Ligue 1, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and a few other leagues have little issues with getting work permits for players from there. 

 

The likes of Belgium and Scandinavian countries require lots of appearances and/or European appearances and then 2nd division leagues or lesser quality leagues it was nigh on impossible unless they got promoted or the players were regular internationals.

 

We'd lined up signing Amine Adli from Toulouse but couldn't get a work permit.

 

It's been easier to recruit from countries like Brazil in recent years due to the status they place on Copa Libertadores.

[sacreblueits442]

12 hours ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

Looks like prime Wilf but can play with the ball! Scored 5 goals and got 4 assists this year too. All over this personally, only thing that holds me back is how players like Soumare have turned out.

...I think the difference is, he is a DM first and foremost and he is more mobile and can transition the play!!!

Soumare was effectively a #8 who was box to box, could transition the play, very good in tight spaces but was unable to read the game and react to situations. Kaba looks like a cross between Mendy and Soumare, Wilf just lacked the ability on the ball and should have been used to cover the defence and drop in if a defender went forward. 

  Kaba looks like a good fit.

[Tommy Fresh]

Ibrahima Bamba looking set to move to Qatar 

[boosmanana]

Han-Noah Massengo from Bristol City. Highly rated young midfielder and out of contract at the end of the month

[FrankieADZ]

30 minutes ago, boosmanana said:

Han-Noah Massengo from Bristol City. Highly rated young midfielder and out of contract at the end of the month

only question with him is his attitude

[Vindaloo FOX]

Konan N’Dri

[Ric Flair]

2 hours ago, boosmanana said:

Han-Noah Massengo from Bristol City. Highly rated young midfielder and out of contract at the end of the month

He is diabolical 

[Brizzle Fox]

1 hour ago, Ric Flair said:

He is diabolical 

He ain't that good hence why he's been farmed out on loan since January.

 

Good to see he managed to maintain his 0 assists and 0 goals record as well.

 

Tbf he has lovely hair though. 

[Vindaloo FOX]

 

Really like the look of this guy, some wonderful touches, strong and good with his head.

Edited 25 June 2023 by Vindaloo FOX

[Tommy Fresh]

Aníbal Moreno and Thiago Borbas. Borbas is part of the Red Bull group now so probably unlikely to move to Europe and move outside of the group initially you'd imagine. Moreno is 24 so older than I'd usually suggest but I think he'd likely be a here for two seasons and then we'd make decent money on him, looks like the sort of shithouse that would thrive in the Championship. Great tackler but looks far more comfortable than Ndidi on the ball.

 

 

[Vindaloo FOX]

 

 

[Sankey93]

21 hours ago, boosmanana said:

Han-Noah Massengo from Bristol City. Highly rated young midfielder and out of contract at the end of the month

I think we’ve been linked before. Enzo likes young players and for free could be a option  but I think he’s been linked with Burnley and some German clubs so we’re right down the pecking order unfortunately.

[kingfox]

2 hours ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Aníbal Moreno and Thiago Borbas. Borbas is part of the Red Bull group now so probably unlikely to move to Europe and move outside of the group initially you'd imagine. Moreno is 24 so older than I'd usually suggest but I think he'd likely be a here for two seasons and then we'd make decent money on him, looks like the sort of shithouse that would thrive in the Championship. Great tackler but looks far more comfortable than Ndidi on the ball.

 

 

Good shout mate.

 

He’s been on my radar along with Juan Sforza & Federico Redondo.

 

All three players are good with the ball, Sforza & Moreno though are currently averaging just over 2 tackles a game.

[Iran]

On 23/06/2023 at 13:26, Vindaloo FOX said:

Maddison replacement

Great player, but is fairly linked to Portugal's big 3 (namely Porto).

[Tommy Fresh]

5 hours ago, kingfox said:

Good shout mate.

 

He’s been on my radar along with Juan Sforza & Federico Redondo.

 

All three players are good with the ball, Sforza & Moreno though are currently averaging just over 2 tackles a game.

Sforza is very good, seen Redondo's name but don't know an awful lot about him. Santiago Hezze I've posted before, and he looks the bollocks as well to be fair. Not sure why we do it to ourselves we aren't signing any of these 😂

[kingfox]

23 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Sforza is very good, seen Redondo's name but don't know an awful lot about him. Santiago Hezze I've posted before, and he looks the bollocks as well to be fair. Not sure why we do it to ourselves we aren't signing any of these 😂

We’re probably better off touting these South American’s on a Brighton & Hove Albion forum  

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

I’ve heard we’re in for No Juan.

 

Top prospect from La Liga 

[sacreblueits442]

13 hours ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Aníbal Moreno and Thiago Borbas. Borbas is part of the Red Bull group now so probably unlikely to move to Europe and move outside of the group initially you'd imagine. Moreno is 24 so older than I'd usually suggest but I think he'd likely be a here for two seasons and then we'd make decent money on him, looks like the sort of shithouse that would thrive in the Championship. Great tackler but looks far more comfortable than Ndidi on the ball.

 

 

...to be fair anyone would look better on the ball than Ndidi!!!

This player wins so many balls and breaks up attacks and you are just not sure where he will spring up from (just like Kante).

You would think that Maresca would love to have a ball-winner such as this in his team.

[Molson Canadian]

On 06/04/2023 at 11:05, Molson Canadian said:

Pedro Vite. Vancouver Whitecaps. 20 year old Ecuadorian attacking midfielder/winger.  I have seen him play on several occasions, this kid is full of potential. 

 

 

Doing excellent so far this season in MLS.  Received his first senior cap for Ecuador and scored on his debut for them.  SOMEONE get his information to our scouts please.  Has so much potential this kid.

 

MLS stats so far this season:

 

STRT	FC	FA	YC	RC	G	A	SH	ST	OF
15	13	17	3	0	4	1	23	8	8

GLOSSARY

• A:Assists
• FA:Fouls Suffered
• FC:Fouls Committed
• G:Total Goals
• OF:Offsides
• RC:Red Cards
• SH:Shots
• ST:Shots On Target

Averages 33 passes per match with a pass completion rate of 85% this season

 

 Scored 30 seconds into the last whitecaps match.

 

 

 

[ROB-THE-BLUE]

On 28/02/2023 at 13:11, Basildon Fox said:

Ok, bored at work so looking for the keeper we so desperately need.

 

I have no idea if this guy is a world-beater but his technique and positioning remind me of a young Kasper

 

Fair play, you called this months ago!