João Félix - The missing piece in Xavi’s puzzle? 🔥
(A Thread)
(A Thread)
While not considering his inconsistency & attitude at this very moment, you could make fine arguments for João Félix being the perfect profile for Xavi’s system.
It’s a reason Atletico invested €120m.
It’s a reason Atletico invested €120m.
He is 23 years old, with a lot of unleashed potential. Joao Felix + Atletico Madrid = Crash.
João Félix is at his best when he is frequently involved on the ball. A possession dominant side.
João Félix is at his best when he is frequently involved on the ball. A possession dominant side.
✅ Good dribbler
✅ Press resistant
✅ Solid passer
✅ Superb finisher
João Félix also gets into many shooting positions - 4.07 per 90 minutes. Top 3% for forwards in the top 5 leagues.
✅ Press resistant
✅ Solid passer
✅ Superb finisher
João Félix also gets into many shooting positions - 4.07 per 90 minutes. Top 3% for forwards in the top 5 leagues.
Most importantly, how would he fit Barca?
When Barca played Getafe, we struggled to get through their defensive block. Unlike Gavi, Pedri & Gündogan, João Félix would be able to provide width, while also coming inside playing between the lines - allowing Balde to overlap.
When Barca played Getafe, we struggled to get through their defensive block. Unlike Gavi, Pedri & Gündogan, João Félix would be able to provide width, while also coming inside playing between the lines - allowing Balde to overlap.
He would strengthen our attacking dynamism a lot, as he can move into different positions on the pitch, while being a threat.
- Stretch the back line = ✅
- Occupy the half space = ✅
- Force overloads with Balde = ✅
João Félix can support the team in most ways.
- Stretch the back line = ✅
- Occupy the half space = ✅
- Force overloads with Balde = ✅
João Félix can support the team in most ways.
João Félix could function as a false nine, although it’s unlikely that would happen with Lewandowski + Vitor Roque joining next summer.
I see Joao Felix playing on the left side.
I see Joao Felix playing on the left side.
For example, you don’t isolate any of the current midfielders out wide vs a fullback. They have to play in central areas. João Félix can do both at a very high level. This type of flexibility could be essential for Barca.
The main concerns are about his defensive work rate & mentality. When we played Getafe, they were not interested in attacking. We only had one worry: Score a goal.
However, we were static in large parts of the game.
However, we were static in large parts of the game.
João Félix has gotten a bad reputation during his time for Atletico Madrid. Give him the right surroundings and we will see a different player.
These are surroundings Barca could offer.
These are surroundings Barca could offer.
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