Federico Valverde

[tacticvarium]

Wish his last name was not Valverde.
Reminds me of horrible memories.

[Wolfe]

People don't believe you because you are very biased in favor of Madrid. So, I was skeptical, but he is a top talent.

It’s actually just you mostly, not “people”. Maybe Kingleo when he’s lazy and doesn’t want to talk in real terms (which is a lot of the time).

Nor have I said anything outrageous. Dude has been in great nick, team looks night and day without him, he’s smart and while a bit laborious at times, he makes up for anything he concedes with instant recovery. And he looked good in Uruguay youth teams already so it’s not like it’s not been telegraphed. Had he joined the first team under Zidane in 2018 it could have been very different.

[KingLeo10]

It’s actually just you mostly, not “people”. Maybe Kingleo when he’s lazy and doesn’t want to talk in real terms (which is a lot of the time).

[Messigician]

It I has to be honest. He looks like a De Jong type talent

[DonAK]

[Wolfe]

All league losses without him starting.

Imaging selling your reserve DM in the summer and not getting a replacement.

[Messigician]

Still laughing? Shows your football knowledge

[Andresito]

TBH I think he's very very good. He's exactly the 'young Vidal' people have been asking for.

His box to box ability is impressive and stamina is insane. I think his presence and fighting spirit could be a good addition, especially as a RCM with Messi RW, together with a controlling LCM. If he can add some decisiveness in the opposition's box he'll be world class, no doubt.

Only bad thing about him is his last name.

[Wolfe]

(...) stamina is insane. I think his presence and fighting spirit could be a good addition

Stamina and endurance seems actually somewhat questionable. From February on he kept tailing off in the last 20 mins of various games clutching his calves from cramping up. But if it's in the context of willpower and this tirelessness then he's absolutely incredible indeed.

[DonAK]

Still laughing? Shows your football knowledge

Yes, of course.

You should laugh at clowns and the court jesters. You're doing a great job.

[Horatio]

Overrated. Came in at minute 85 and didn’t change the game.

[Andresito]

Stamina and endurance seems actually somewhat questionable. From February on he kept tailing off in the last 20 mins of various games clutching his calves from cramping up. But if it's in the context of willpower and this tirelessness then he's absolutely incredible indeed.

Maybe, haven't noticed it too much.
But there aren't many players giving their all like he is. With a bit more experience he'll learn how much he can run without cramping up.

[Morten]

Good match, i hope we can stop with this Kroos-Modric partnership soon.

[Wolfe]

Consistently improving. Now added nice placed shots to his skillset.

Love the guy, irreplacable.

[soul24rage]

great player. wish we had a player like him.