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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Truly in the world's top three?

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Dáibhí, Apr 3, 2014.

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  1. Dáibhí

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    An interesting article from Mike Calvin of BT Sports;

    If I was given the choice right now, I'd take Suarez.
     
    Dáibhí, Apr 3, 2014
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  2. Dallas Cowbhoys

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    Personally I'd say the third best player in the world is Iniesta, and pretty comfortably as well. Then at the moment, I'd say Lahm, then Suarez.
     
    Dallas Cowbhoys, Apr 3, 2014
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  3. Sonny7

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    A mean personally a would have Iniesta 3rd. Used to always favour Xavi but I have totally changed to Iniesta. Absolute genius. Such an amazing dribbler. A just love watching him when he's on form but a suppose that does apply to most top players.
     
    Sonny7, Apr 3, 2014
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  4. Highland_Bhoy Gold Member Gold Member

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    Iniesta 3rd, Suarez 4th
     
    Highland_Bhoy, Apr 3, 2014
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  5. AJ Styles Moussa Dembele's eyes Gold Member

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    1. Ronaldo
    2. Suarez
    3. Messi

    That's my opinion and order as of today
     
    AJ Styles, Apr 3, 2014
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    Only Messi and Ronaldo are better, maybe Iniesta at a push.
     
    Jinky., Apr 3, 2014
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  7. AJ Styles Moussa Dembele's eyes Gold Member

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    Suarez is better then Zlatan comfortably Suarez is a genius with a ball at his feet scores goals no other guy could score
     
    AJ Styles, Apr 3, 2014
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    Messi
    Ronaldo
    Iniesta
    Ibrahimovic
    Suarez

    for me.
     
    Xavier Woods, Apr 3, 2014
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  9. TimFloyd Gold Member

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    Suarez is above Zlatan by some margin if I'm honest.
     
    TimFloyd, Apr 3, 2014
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    Zlatan is the man. Definitely third best player in the world for me. He is getting a bit old now though, so I expect some decline in his game. He scores some ridiculous goals that no other player would even attempt.

    To have Bale in the listed with these guys is laughable :smiley-laughing002: I understand he's the most expensive player ever but he's not in the same bracket as the other players mentioned.
     
    PeeKay, Apr 3, 2014
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  11. Pádraig Pearse

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    Disappears too often in the big games. Was shocking last night as was Cavani.

    The season Suarez is having is terrifying. I'd have him at number 3 just ahead of Iniesta. Zlatan wouldn't even be knocking on the door of my top 10 tbh.
     
    Pádraig Pearse, Apr 3, 2014
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  12. ILoveTheCeltic

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    On his day its out of him and Iniesta for 3rd best, Suarez getting in amongst it. In current form Suarez is probably 3rd best.
     
    ILoveTheCeltic, Apr 3, 2014
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    :56: one bad game and hes dung again. Always the same when it comes to zlatan.
     
    Skelleto, Apr 3, 2014
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    Honestly think Suarez is overrated. The guys good at his job and score spectacular goals but so can Ibra.

    You could easily say Suarez disappears when it matters tbh, especialy against the top teams in the premiership or the title contenders if you will.
     
    Intellectually Absurd, Apr 3, 2014
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    Please list 10 players better then Zlatan mate.
     
    Skelleto, Apr 3, 2014
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    Honestly don't see how anyone can consider Suarez to be number 3. In his entire Liverpool career he has scored just 11 goals against a top side (Man U; Arsenal; Chelsea; Man City; Tottenham) and 4 of them were against Tottenham. This season he hasn't scored 1 single goal against a title contender (you can argue Man U but I mean....:56:).

    Cracking striker but I'd rather Ibra any day of the week.

    Source: http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/GoalsPerCompetition/1224-12
     
    Intellectually Absurd, Apr 3, 2014
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  17. Sonny7

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    Maybe in the past he's went missing in some big games but not much these days, of course last night he did but players can have an off day. Ibrahimovic has been incredible the last two years especially this year. A get really excited if I'm about to watch any these two players.

    What 10 players would you have ahead Ibrahimovic?


    For me out of those two...

    1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic --> 2.Saurez
     
    Sonny7, Apr 3, 2014
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    The best players in the world are Ronaldo, Messi & Iniesta. But the best player in the world this season, and the best player to watch is undoubtedly Luis Suarez.
     
    AwesomeCaz, Apr 3, 2014
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    I also wish to see this list.
     
    Xavier Woods, Apr 3, 2014
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    Ronaldo
    Messi
    Suarez
    Iniesta
    Xavi
    Kompany
    Lahm
    Ribery
    Schweinsteiger
    Pirlo
    Yaya Toure
    Aguero
    Sergio Ramos
    Hazard
    Neur

    There's 15 off the top of my head I'd rather have at Celtic.
     
    Pádraig Pearse, Apr 3, 2014
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