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TheGoodJoe:

You are missing the point. When I said ahead, I mean in position. Ronaldo played closer to goal than Bebeto. So that is why Bebeto will have some of the attributes I talked about Immobile.

Kluivert played closer to goal than Bergkamp.

Ciro Immobile plays a the most advanced position. However, he pulls up impressive stats in other attributes.

TheGoodJoe:

What are you telling me? Bebeto and Ronaldo played Atlanta 96 together and France 98.

France 98, Kluivert was the lead striker, Bergkamp was supporting.

TheGoodJoe:

The names above had top strikers ahead of them Bebeto had Ronaldo for instance. Bergkamp in the national team had Kluivert. At Arsenal had I think Wright. I think Romario had a lot of criticism for poor defensive contributions.

Today, it is so strict. I am not saying in the past we did not have them but it gets stricter as the modern game evolves.

Firmino would hardly had ever played as a top nine in the recent past.

TheGoodJoe:
Freedom to roam and passing abilities

Although Immobile’s goal ratio is impressively high, his heatmap shows that he does not just hang around the opponent’s penalty box. In fact, he ranks only 21st in Serie A in touches in the penalty box with 5.11 per 90 minutes.

https://totalfootballanalysis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daniele-proch-6.png

Immobile’s mobility also shows up in his mileage. On average, he covers 10,452 meters per game, ranking first among the Serie A forwards in this category. He does not only move without the ball to offer passing solutions to his teammates but his explosiveness and balance allow him to successfully dribble up the pitch with the ball at his feet.

A team player

Thanks to his physical strength, Immobile is a crucial outlet for Lazio to release pressure when the opponent is pressing high. Oftentimes, Immobile is seen dropping deep down the pitch to receive the ball, hold it diligently, and allow his defenders and midfielders to step up their lines.

Immobile’s work for the team does not stop here. In fact, he often tracks back defensively when he acknowledges that his teammates are out of position.

https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/ciro-immobile-italys-all-round-striker

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This is a very interesting analytical read on Ciro Immobile and highlights what is key for modern-day strikers.

You can not just use scoring to rate strikers today. They have a lot to offer tactically and I personally see the role evolving further.

However, team play, defense, build up, exploiting gaps, etc. are some of the attributes that comes with modern-day strikers.

Tunasco4u:
Ok

TFLASHOGEE:
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Cyntie55:
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Jakumo:
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komekn:
For your information below Okonkwo and Ovie both at Arsenal , Ovie is with the U23 and Okonkwo is now reserve first team goalkeeper.

How good are they, l really cannot say, beyond that to play for Arsenal you will have to have some good level of Quality.

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