asked:




There have been many great players over the years, but what exactly makes a great player? This subject has been debated in great detail but there must be some characteristics that all of these great players possessed? What follows are my thoughts on the subject and just what makes a great football player.

Vision – All of the greats have been able to pick a pass out even before the run has been made. It is this football brain which truly makes a great player. Although having excellent vision can often be misunderstood for a poor ball unless you have a team around you who knows your capabilities and who are willing to make runs even in seemingly pointless situations.

Control – Having excellent control is a must as great control buys you the time to make the best use of the ball. All of the greats have killer control and can control the ball in any situation. Be it with their head, hip, shoulder: it doesn’t matter. Having even a split second longer on the ball due to excellent control can make the difference between a goal or a killer pass.



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