I would like to know, at least from the 2000s onwards, how many CBs were as good as Saliba at his age. We’ve normalized that a 24yo non-British defender leads the best defence in the PL and Europe. Another all-timer people mock just for the sake of it.

Yeimar Mosquera is a world class prospect. 6’4” CB, great defender, duels specialist, powerful body, great passing range & manipulation. Seems like he trusts so much in his own body to solve defensive situations, but makes sense since he’s such a big presence. Villa’s future LCB.

Joe Gauci has conditions to make a good career in Europe. His profile is of a dominant GK. Should be developing in first division. Aston Villa should evaluate him next season before deciding on signing a new #1 in case Martínez leaves.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar Jr. are underrated footballers, and it will only increase over time.

This is a Mikel Arteta fullback, not center back. Lewis-Skelly is returning to midfield and Merino is moving to the final third. Depth will be Calafiori/Hincapié, Saliba/Gabriel/Mosquera + auxiliaries for CB, Rice/MLS, and Merino/Ø/Nwaneri for #10.

Zubimendi is a mastermind. You can see how developed his learning is when recognizing aspects of many legends in his game. Modrić, Jorginho, Busquets, Gündogan. He talked once of Alguacil insisted he learn to get dirty, & now he’s a master at it too. He’s a special footballer.

Luis de la Fuente’s merit is in keeping things simple: FBs deep since they’re mainly solid, a double pivot since no real #6, no physical #9 so link him with a big & elite holes player (Merino, not Olmo). Work on the defence (offside trap), distances, message & let the talent fly.

Morgan Rogers is a star. Gives Jude/Musiala vibes when carrying tb since almost nobody can take it from him. Great attacking spaces with different passing/shooting techniques, quality to link up in the final 1/3 & always available. 30 G/A last season already. He’s made of iron.

Peak Youri Tielemans is a player who belongs on the biggest stages. His mind goes one second ahead of the rest, which makes him extremely hard to press. A top passer with great impact when arriving into the box and a duels winner too. He’s a top central midfielder now.

Two of the best attackers in the world.

Le Normand is the aggressive duel-winner profile CB Huijsen needs next to him. He’s behind the rest of the back 4 in terms of quality, true. But don’t worry, after the World Cup, Spain’s backline will be completely flawless.

Don’t waste your time trying to find what stands out on them. Just prepare your team because you’ll get banged anyway. They’re inevitable.

Today doesn’t prove it, but Turkey is safe. Güler and Yildiz are two of the best talents itw and are superheroes as well.

I might not be the GOAT tactico, but I can chat with him. I’m one of the brightest minds on here.

Lamine Yamal is an even better player than he was last season. It’s insane, but it’s true. He’s more explosive, has an even bigger control of his body, his dribbling is more unstoppable, his striking is cleaner. He’s already one of the best players ever at 18. Wtf?

Pedri will be the best central midfielder in football history. The sooner you get it, the better.

Mikel Merino is the Spanish Thomas Müller. The game is the spaces. Allows Spain to have 2 technical forwards who never block each other. His physique, duel efficiency, shooting range, & mentality make him unstoppable close to the box while a top player for pressing. Raumdauter.

What do you mean Pedri is a 22yo and not an established legend at his peak?

Julián Álvarez has been a blessing for Messi. #10 went from playing next to #9’s who were legends but couldn’t do the dirty job for him, to playing with a guy who’s a complete beast for the defensive job while being almost inevitable in the top games. What a fantastic striker.

Tielemans has become a top midfielder. His passing range, ball manipulation, zones of impact & creativity are Kimmich-esque. & with his physical evolution, he’s now an all phases midfielder too ala Gündogan. I expect top teams knocking on his door since his contract ends in 2027.