Klaus wrote: Sebastian Giovinco. Enough talent to become the new Del Piero but only a third of the drive compared to the original.
Sebastian Giovinco. Enough talent to become the new Del Piero but only a third of the drive compared to the original.
I don't think he lack the drive, but probably more of opportunities?
The main problem with Giovinco is definitely a lack of ambition. He could have moved at any point if he wanted more playing time. He was one of the best players in Serie A during his loan spell at Parma in 11/12. Then he went back to Juventus and warmed their bench for three seasons before signing for an MLS club at the age of 28. That's just inexcusably lazy when you're blessed with that kind of talent.
I see the MLS still has brilliant defenders.
Klaus wrote: The main problem with Giovinco is definitely a lack of ambition. He could have moved at any point if he wanted more playing time. He was one of the best players in Serie A during his loan spell at Parma in 11/12. Then he went back to Juventus and warmed their bench for three seasons before signing for an MLS club at the age of 28. That's just inexcusably lazy when you're blessed with that kind of talent.
Didn't know it was his refusal to move, thought Juve just didn't give him enough opportunities. He must be a die-hard Juve fan isn't it?
I still remember him tearing Chelsea apart in the UCL.
jones posting that wondergoal by nilmar in the other thread made me realize he probably belongs in here. all the talent in the world, just never happened for him.
You're probably right MD but injuries and personal issues have thwarted a bigger career. I appreciate the thought though.
yea i remembered the injuries.
he used to be completely unstoppable on FIFA. was always a shame he didnt end up at a bigger club
lol i knew what you were saying. didnt nilmar have injury issues too though? that was actually me just continuing my thought
Was watching Levante vs Valencia, Rossi scored the only goal and then I was reminded of how a unfulfilled talent he is due to injuries.
Quaresma belongs here. So much talent. So little done with it
Ariel Ortega
Seen a few listed here that you'd have to think had pretty good careers, e.g. Kluivert.
How is potential defined? How is not living up to potential defined?
A lot of intangibles to take into account...
Ronaldinho
Not really unfulfilled, more wasted.
Ronaldinho should be going down as one of the top five of all time but he pissed his career away quite early and got extremely lazy and chubby and only ended up in the top 10-20 of all time.
That's true, but I will look back to Ronaldinho playing more favorably that someone like Lampard who certainly fulfilled his potential.
Goes without saying.
