18 - Gerard Martín

Porque said:

I don't feel sorry for him. He is living the dream, has improved alot relative to his original level and will now have a proper career as a top league fullback. With and without Barca.

Not bad for a backup from Andorra CF which Pique recommended the move of when they signed Alex Valle on loan.

Plus, I think the Spanish press and Stadia fans has been very kind to him.

Look at the way they used to treat by comparison players like Reizeger and Simao Sabrosa for example.

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Nah man had a good run, might even end up lower table EPL on a good salary or in worst case LL.
I would still try him on LCB with Balde back, he might surprise us... he for sure won't do worse than Donkeyujo.

Messi983 said:

We should ask how either of them would do if they would get Martin's minutes (both last and this season) playing alongside better team mates? I think they would play better than Gerard simply because they have more talent and are also better used to Barca's system (though Bumsiball doesn't have much to do with the way Barca should play).

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Are you sure about that? Fort looked inferior in every aspect other than dribbling. Valle didn't make it in Scotland, and needed a system that fits him perfectly to look half decent in Italy.

Martin have better teammates, but also harder job and opponents.

For me, those guys sucks equally or worse than Martin. And again, that isn't a praise for him.

I respect Khaled opinions on a lot of things, but his views on defenders since the Barca atletic days is super sus.

Just never computed.

I agree with 983, those two would do better because they are simply better footballer, start with that and build on the rest.

Martin only got a shot because of his height and now flick is stuck with him.

What valle is doing/did with como, Martin can't do in 10 life times.

Cucu wasn't good enough
Balde
Not sure what was the opinion on grimaldo, probably the same.
Faye
Cubarsi
Valle
Fort

All of whom are playing at the highest level, for Faye and fort things will turn this season.

But Mbacke and martin are the ones he speaks of in some regard.