The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 He is average, his finishing is average, and his technical ability isn't anything outstanding. That's why Real Madrid have been linked with Falcao for so long now. He's a solid striker, just not really good at anything. Also, @ your second sentence, fernando torres was our no. 1 for 3 yearsFeel like you don't watch Benzema enough (or don't appreciate his game). He's a selfless CF (he has to be when playing with Ronaldo) and one of the most technical centre forwards in the game. I'll agree that his finishing is inconsistent but (sometimes very excellent, other times it's very off) but he's brilliant and very underrated. His link up play, dribbling ability, general technique and touch is great. He has to sacrifice his game for the betterment of the team. I feel if he moved to another club where he'd be the main man he'd shine even more. It's not often you find a striker that scores 20+ every season without fail and usually provides 10-15 assists to go alongside with that. He's one of my favourite strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Benzema is fortunate that there are other players (mostly Ronaldo) who take up most of the scoring responsibility. If Real were more reliant on him then they'd be screwed given how often he messes up good chances. I don't know about the statistics but from watching Madrid it's obvious he's extremely wasteful.His finishing is very inconsistent I'll admit but it's just his all round, technical game that I really like. Statistically though his conversion rate isn't too bad, I think it's close to 20% which is above average for a CF if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Benzema signed a new contract earlier this month so I highly doubt he'll leave. Suppose he were to come here (for a hefty price, most likely) would you want him to start over Costa?no, I think we need a second striker.It's not like he'd agree to leave RM to be a 2nd striker here even if he became a second striker there.I didn't mean it for real as I can't see it happening. Neither he's leaving RM and if he was, he'd go to a place where he'd be #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 His finishing is very inconsistent I'll admit but it's just his all round, technical game that I really like. Statistically though his conversion rate isn't too bad, I think it's close to 20% which is above average for a CF if I remember correctly.His all-round play is probably what keeps him in the team, but in my opinion his regular poor finishing means he's not world class. With the statistics I guess most of his goals are relatively easy ones. The more difficult ones that you'd expect a 'top, top player' to score he tends to miss from what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 His all-round play is probably what keeps him in the team, but in my opinion his regular poor finishing means he's not world class. With the statistics I guess most of his goals are relatively easy ones. The more difficult ones that you'd expect a 'top, top player' to score he tends to miss from what I've seen.I don't know, I think it's the other way around actually. Benzema can score some amazing goals with some amazing finishing, but then sometimes he'll miss the easiest of chances. It's bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself 793 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Feel like you don't watch Benzema enough (or don't appreciate his game). He's a selfless CF (he has to be when playing with Ronaldo) and one of the most technical centre forwards in the game. I'll agree that his finishing is inconsistent but (sometimes very excellent, other times it's very off) but he's brilliant and very underrated. His link up play, dribbling ability, general technique and touch is great.He has to sacrifice his game for the betterment of the team. I feel if he moved to another club where he'd be the main man he'd shine even more.It's not often you find a striker that scores 20+ every season without fail and usually provides 10-15 assists to go alongside with that. He's one of my favourite strikers.Nope, I watched a handful of Real Madrid matches last season (bout 17 or so) and Benzema was nothing special in most of them. He has one amazing game then 9 bad ones. He has a decent overall game (not even close to that of Ibra, Cavani, Costa, or even Higuain) but his finishing is what really lets him down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Nope, I watched a handful of Real Madrid matches last season (bout 17 or so) and Benzema was nothing special in most of them. He has one amazing game then 9 bad ones. He has a decent overall game (not even close to that of Ibra, Cavani, Costa, or even Higuain) but his finishing is what really lets him downI disagree. I think he's technically superior to Cavani and Costa (even though both are technically good and have good technique, Benzema is better), and when Higuain was at Madrid Benzema was clearly the better striker and more favoured, even though Gonzalo was very good there, so that speaks for itself. But then again, I've been watching Benzema quite closely for like 4/5 years, and I really like his playing style so I guess it just depends on the type of striker you like to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechromancer 262 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuCRoZ6Uj-I Average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself 793 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I disagree. I think he's technically superior to Cavani and Costa (even though both are technically good and have good technique, Benzema is better), and when Higuain was at Madrid Benzema was clearly the better striker and more favoured, even though Gonzalo was very good there, so that speaks for itself.But then again, I've been watching Benzema quite closely for like 4/5 years, and I really like his playing style so I guess it just depends on the type of striker you like to watch.I guess we have to agree to disagree here. This is something you can't back up with stats (better dribbler, things like that) so at the end no one can win this debate.www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuCRoZ6Uj-I Average.HA. Was waiting for someone to post a YouTube video. Video's can make anyone look good mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechromancer 262 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well, Torres doesn't look so good in that video.Just see the compilation. He is very special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself 793 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well, Torres doesn't look so good in that video.Just see the compilation. He is very special.Okay, then what about Nani? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Benzema has got to be one of the most over rated players in the world.His finishing is poor,speed is average and only saving grace is his link up play. Saying benzema is not average cos he plays for RMA, is like saying torres is not average cos he plays for chelsea. The fact that RMA were linked with lewa, suarez and nowfalcao should be proof enough. As for buying him, he will cost 30-40, just like higuain did for RMA. I would rather that we buy a natural goal scorer who can do that on a consistent basis coning off the bench rather than benzema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Okay, then what about Nani?At one stage Nani was probably the best winger in EPL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Benzema is a good striker, technically brilliant and would offer something different to Costa. The main complaint from the Real fans is that 9 times out of 10 he goes missing in the big games, look at the 2nd leg of the supercopa for example, he was dreadful. He's not one of the elite strikers but he's in a tier below, would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Benzema is one of those players who I think is very fortunate to be at Madrid in my eyes. I think he's in that bracket just below Real Madrid quality. He'd be excellent as the main focal point in a very good side but when he's in a team full of superstars he looks a bit average and goes missing quite a bit.If he was at Arsenal for instance I think he'd have massive statistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Benzema has got to be one of the most over rated players in the world.His finishing is poor,speed is average and only saving grace is his link up play. Saying benzema is not average cos he plays for RMA, is like saying torres is not average cos he plays for chelsea. The fact that RMA were linked with lewa, suarez and nowfalcao should be proof enough. As for buying him, he will cost 30-40, just like higuain did for RMA. I would rather that we buy a natural goal scorer who can do that on a consistent basis coning off the bench rather than benzema.Overrated? He's underrated. He's not rated by that many tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Overrated? He's underrated. He's not rated by that many tbh.Nahh, he's properly rated. He is a good striker for a club just below Madrid, Barca, Bayern. Misses a lot of chances too. But he's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself 793 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 At one stage Nani was probably the best winger in EPLGuess what? He's fucking shit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Guess what? He's fucking shit now. At one stage Torres was THE BEST STRIKER IN THE WORLD, yes WORLD FOOTBALL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself 793 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 At one stage Torres was THE BEST STRIKER IN THE WORLD, yes WORLD FOOTBALL.I know, a few years ago the only striker I would take over him was Ibrahimovic. Depressing.also, nani was never good. just a bit of flair and good dribbling and everyone will think you're the reincarnation of jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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