THE RISING STAR SOCCER PLAYER

JEFFERSON FARFAN : NEW ATMOPSPHERE

andyherman7@yahoo.co.id (soccerstar) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:23:00 +0700

Name = Jefferson Agustin Farfan

Nationality = Peru

Birth = Lima, 26 October 1984

Height = 174 cm

Weight = 72 kg

Position = Striker

Career = 2001 - 2004 Alianza Lima
2004 - 2008 PSV Eindhoven
2008 - ......... Schalke 04

Awards = Peru League 2001, 2003, 2004
Holland League 2004 - 2005, 2005 - 2006, 2006 - 2007, 2007 - 2008
Holland Cup 2005

EDERSON CAMPOS : LYON NEW ACE

andyherman7@yahoo.co.id (soccerstar) — Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:05:00 +0700

Name = Ederson Honorato Campos

Nationality = Brazil

Birth = Parapua, 13 January 1986

Height = 181 cm

Weight = 74 kg

Position = Midfielder

Career = 2003 - 2004 RS Futebol
2004 Juventude
2004 - 2008 Nice
2008 - ......... Lyon

Awards = None

DECO : NEW CHALLENGE IN CHELSEA

andyherman7@yahoo.co.id (soccerstar) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:43:00 +0700

Name = Anderson Luis "DECO" de Souza

Nationality = Portugal

Birth = 27 August 1977, Sao Bernardo de Campo

Height = 177 cm

Weight = 73 kg

Position = Midfielder

Career = 1996 - 1997 Corinthians
1997 - 1998 FC Alverca
1998 - 1999 Salgueiros
1999 - 2004 FC Porto
2004 - 2008 Barcelona
2008 - ......... Chelsea

Awards = Champions League 2004,2006
UEFA Cup 2003
Portugal League 1999,2003,2004
Portugal Cup 2000,2001
Portugal Super Cup 1999,2001,2003
Spanish League 2005,2006
Spanish Super Cup 2005,2006

CARLOS VELA : ARSENAL HOT PROSPECT

andyherman7@yahoo.co.id (soccerstar) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:56:00 +0700

Name = Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido

Nationality = Mexico

Birth = 1 March 1989, Quintana Roo

Height = 178 cm

Weight = 66 kg

Position = Striker

Carrer = 2005 - 2006 Celta Vigo
2006 - 2007 Salamanca
2007 - 2008 Osasuna
2008 - ???? Arsenal

Awardas = None

LUKA MODRIC : A MAGICIAN FROM BALKAN

andyherman7@yahoo.co.id (soccerstar) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:48:00 +0700

Name = Luka Modric

Birth = Zadar, 9 September 1985

Height = 174 cm

Weight = 65 kg

Position = Midfielder

Career = 2002 – 2003 Dinamo Zagreb

2003 – 2004 Zrinjski Mostar

2004 – 2005 Inter Zapresic

2005 – 2008 Dinamo Zagreb

2008 – …….. Tottenham Hortspur

Awards = Bosnia League Best Player 2003

Croatia League Best Player 2007

Croatia League 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Croatia Cup 2007, 2008

Luka Modric ever loaned by Dinamo Zagreb to Zrinjski Mostar from Bosnia, when he still junior. “ In Bosnia League, their defender always did a foul without warned by the referee,” say Modric.

But, this player can play good, and he was loaned again to Inter Zapresic. Modric can bring this small club to be a runner – up in Croatian League and he was awarded as Croatian League Best Young Player on that season.

That prestige make he called back by Dinamo Zagreb, and make he called by Croatia national team. “ I never afraid with difficult challenge,” say Modric to give his recipe about his prestige. Another recipe ? This Barcelona fans just not love soccer, but he live with soccer !!!

“ When he study in school, he live in his grandfather’s house with 10 km from his house. But, he always run to his parents’ house with a ball,” say Modric ’s neighbour.

Now, Modric play in Tottenham Hortspurs. “ He made a good choice join in White Hart Lane. He would success in England Premier League,” say Slaven Bilic.”

GERMAN DENIS : NAPOLI MACHINE GOAL

andyherman7@yahoo.co.id (soccerstar) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:31:00 +0700

Name = German Gustavo Denis

Nationality = Argentina

Birth = Remeidos de Escaladua, 10 September 1981

Height = 187 cm

Weight = 80 kg

Position = Striker

Carrier = 1997 – 1999 Talleres

2000 Quilmes

2000 – 2001 Los Andes

2002 – 2003 Cesena

2003 – 2005 Arsenal de Sarandi

2005 – 2006 Colon

2006 – 2008 Independiante

2008 – ……. Napoli

Awards = None

Be Careful! Napoli would be threatening in Serie A 2008/2009. This season, I Partenopei have a new machine goal, German Gustavo Denis.

This Argentina striker was bought from Independiante for 6,5 millions euro. He will improve Napoli offense. Last season, Napoli already found Ezequiel Lavezzi. This player play very good last season. But, Lavezzi is not a main striker. His body and game like to be a second striker.

He need a tall striker that can use his pass and movement to be his partner. Last season, Napoli have Marcelo Zalayeta. But, this Juventus ex – striker always injured and can’t cooperate well with Lavezzi.

Denis was recommended by Lavezzi. Bacause Denis was Lavezzi ’s choice, Denis would be a better partner for Lavezzi than Zalayeta.

A proof that Denis have an ability to be a Napoli main striker is Denis ‘ s hattrick in his debut with Napoli in a friendly match against Jennersdorf ( Austria ) with 10 – 0 win.

“ Score a goal is a target for all striker. I didn’t know how much goal that I can score this season. I hope many goals. In this friendly match, I happy to see many dangerous ball given to me in opponent’s penalty area ,“ say Denis.

With Hardwork

Denis ever play in Argentina clubs like Talleres, Quilmes, and Los Andes, and he ever play in Italy with Cesena. But, in Cesena, Denis just made 3 goals.

A long hard work , make he signed by Independiante. In Apertura 2007, Denis ever score 15 goals in 13 matches and make Argentina national team called him to play in World Cup 2010 Qualification.

“Soccer always like this. On one day, you have a bad time to play soccer, but on another day, what are you touch on ball can make a goal. I hope this moment continue… ,” say Denis.

XAVI HERNANDEZ : EURO 2008 BEST SOCCER PLAYER

andyherman7@yahoo.co.id (soccerstar) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:51:00 +0700

Name = Xavi Hernandez Creus

Nationality = Spain

Birth = Catalunia, 25 January 1980

Height = 170 cm

Weight = 68 kg

Position = Midfielder

Carrier = 1997 – 1998 Barcelona B

1998 – …….. Barcelona

Awards = Euro 2008 Best Player

Spanish La Liga 98/99, 04/05, 05/06

European Champions League 2005/2006

Spanish Super Cup 05/06, 06/07

U-20 World Cup 1999

Euro 2008

Xavi Hernandez is a Spain playmaker. After La Furia Roja win Euro 2008, this Barcelona playmaker was chosen as Euro 2008 best player.

“We choose Xavi because he role Spain game. He was incredible in ball possession, passing, and through pass that Spain play,” say Andy Roxburgh, Technical Team Leader in Euro 2008.

Xavi was playing consistently in 5 match that 28 years old player play and he had a role in Spain game. And, this Barcelona player score Spain first goal in semifinal against Russia that over 3-0 for Spain, give an assist for a single goal in final that Fernando Torres score against Germany, and never had a yellow card in tournament. In final, Xavi made 62 passes with accuracy 64%.

“This award is incredible for me. I am grateful with my teammates. I depend on them. I have teammates that help me to play soccer like I wanted,” say Xavi.

Xavi did a debut in Spain national team on 15 November 2000 in a friendly match against Netherlands in Sevilla. He already had 63 caps.

Midfield Traditions

Xavi Hernandez continue a tradition since Euro 1996. Since Euro 1996, the best player in Euro always come from midfielder. They are Matthias Sammer (1996), Zinedine Zidane (2000), Theo Zagorakis (2004), and Xavi Hernandez (2008).

ANDREI ARSHAVIN : MOST WANTED SOCCER PLAYER

andyherman7@yahoo.co.id (soccerstar) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:36:00 +0700

Name = Andrei Sergeyevich Arshavin

Nationality = Russia

Birth = Leningrad, 29 May 1981

Height = 172 cm

Weight = 69 kg

Position = Striker

Carrer = 2000 - ….. Zenit St. Petersburg

Awards = Russian Best Player 2007
Russian Cup 2003
Russian League 2007
UEFA Cup 2008

Russia failed to become a champions in Euro 2008, but success produce a new superstar. A striker, Andrei Arshavin, now gain a title as Most Wanted Soccer Player in Europe. In Euro 2008, Arshavin score a sensational goal in match with Netherlands and make Russia reach semifinal. A few hours after that goal, his name is hunted by Europe elite teams.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, want this player. So many bids come to Arshavin, make his team, Zenit St. Petersburg offer them a high price, 24 millions euro.

“We can’t hold the player if there are a team offer us many money,” say Zenit coach, Dick Advocaat. Yes, Arshavin now become a superstar. This status gained with his hardwork.

Arshavin start study soccer since 7 years old in soccer school Smena. In 1999, he joins Zenit soccer academy. Not need a long time for him to join the first team. With his above average ball control, strong vision and physics, plus speed, that Gemini soccer player attracts Zenit coach on that day, Yuri Morozov. With many positions, started from right winger until attacking midfielder, Arshavin have ever play. But, below Vlastimil Petrzela advice, Arshavin now play as a second striker.

“A good position, because make me have many chance to score a goal for the team,” say Arshavin. With Zenit, he was chosen as a Russian Best Player 2006 and two years after, he brings Zenit win UEFA Cup.

Arshavin failed make Russia become a champion in Euro 2008, but in this tournament, make him become a new rising star in Europe.

INCONSISTENCY ?????

There are many coach calls Andrei Arshavin as a great player. But Jose Mourinho is not one of them. Although already seen Arshavin’s skill, Mourinho is not interesting with this rising star.

“Arshavin is a quality player. But, is he has any experience to compete in best European competition?” say Mourinho.

“In Euro 2008, he show a fabulous inspiration in a match with Netherlands and Sweden, but he can’t do anything in match with Spain. We need a player that can play in best standart in a whole season.”

So, can Arshavin beat Mourinho theory ?????