Paulinho

[te amo barca]

His sharp touches are really something I did not expect. He is very clever with his passes, movement and touches to create space. Also scores goals on top of that and strong enough to bully other players. The only problem with him is his age.

 

[serghei]

His sharp touches are really something I did not expect. He is very clever with his passes, movement and touches to create space. Also scores goals on top of that and strong enough to bully other players. The only problem with him is his age.

Judging by how fit and muscular he is, he'll be playing in his 30s no problem. It's a good transfer so far. Playing a lot better than players who cost more than him.

 

[Galning]

He offers nothing in the buildup, whenever we have the ball he runs upfront leaving the build up to Rakitic The final third is where he shines, but for a Barça midfielder that really isn't good enough.

 

[CatalinR10]

paulinho

 

[DonAK]

Yeah, not kind of a player, but at least he's not useless and provides an extra string for the team to play on, to say it that way. He's a dynamic player who could change a game off the bench and so far he's not doing bad.

Would definitely start him over Rakitic. Especially as it seems like Roberto is EV's first choice RB so he won't be playing in the midfield.

 

[Albo]

Our best midfielder and it's not even close. Some may argue that muh passing percentage and stuff like that but I'd rather have a midfielder who actually offers us new attacking options than pass to the defenders to jerk the passing stats.

 

[te amo barca]

He offers nothing in the buildup, whenever we have the ball he runs upfront leaving the build up to Rakitic The final third is where he shines, but for a Barça midfielder that really isn't good enough.

I think he is capable of that, just timid and not confident to create atm.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

He offers nothing in the buildup, whenever we have the ball he runs upfront leaving the build up to Rakitic The final third is where he shines, but for a Barça midfielder that really isn't good enough.

He probably made more forward passes than Rakitic. He seems to have better chemistry with Messi than Raki.

Paulinho brings something fresh and new to this team, instead of Rakitic same old same old.

 

[Galning]

He probably made more forward passes than Rakitic. He seems to have better chemistry with Messi than Raki.

Paulinho brings something fresh and new to this team, instead of Rakitic same old same old.

I am not saying Rakitic did a better job than him. He is by far the midfielder performing the best for us this season (bar Busquets) but that says more about the rest of our midfielders than Paulinho. Iniesta was missed hard.. and the man is 33 years old.

We need a controlling midfielder and fast.. it's been obvious for almost 2.5 seasons now.

 

[Xaviniesta]

He was doing a lot of 1-2s and created a few chances. I don't think Rakitic or Gomes were creating anything...

Not to mention he hit the post and was a beast defensively

 

[Barcaman]

Our best midfielder and it's not even close. Some may argue that muh passing percentage and stuff like that but I'd rather have a midfielder who actually offers us new attacking options than pass to the defenders to jerk the passing stats.

And you are right. Paulinho is our best midfielder. Let that sink in.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

And you are right. Paulinho is our best midfielder. Let that sink in.

Sergio and Iniesta are.

Third could be Paulinho

How I would rate:

Iniesta
Busquets
Roberto or Paulinho
Rakitic
Gomes
Suarez
Rafinha(injuries)

 

[Albo]

Sergio and Iniesta are.

Normally yes, but so far Paulinho has been our best midfielder. Constant threat in the enemy box, links up well with Messi and runs like hell.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Normally yes, but so far Paulinho has been our best midfielder. Constant threat in the enemy box, links up well with Messi and runs like hell.

Even with his old legs Iniesta is still world class. Our offense looks completely clueless without him.

 

[Vilarrubi]

What a guy