Pedri: The Perfect Xavi & Iniesta Hybrid👑
In this thread, I will be breaking down the supremely talented Pedri and why he could retire as the greatest Spanish midfielder of all time.
[IN-DEPTH THREAD]
In this thread, I will be breaking down the supremely talented Pedri and why he could retire as the greatest Spanish midfielder of all time.
[IN-DEPTH THREAD]
Since Pedri exploded on to the scene, he has been one of the best midfielders in the world.
Pedri is an incredibly unique 1/1 profile in world football, with his blend of capacities in the technical, physical & mental spheres.
Pedri is an incredibly unique 1/1 profile in world football, with his blend of capacities in the technical, physical & mental spheres.
The greatest facet of Pedri’s game is his value in-possession.
Pedri averages 68 passes per90, with a 86.4% pass completion rate, highlighting his security IP.
Pedri can dictate the tempo of games, controlling the flow with his masterful control of ‘La pausa’.
Furthermore, Pedri can also progress sequences, averaging 8 progressive passes per90.
Although currently, Pedri’s ability to control games is inferior to Xavi’s. It will be interesting to see if he can develop into a superior controller.
Pedri averages 68 passes per90, with a 86.4% pass completion rate, highlighting his security IP.
Pedri can dictate the tempo of games, controlling the flow with his masterful control of ‘La pausa’.
Furthermore, Pedri can also progress sequences, averaging 8 progressive passes per90.
Although currently, Pedri’s ability to control games is inferior to Xavi’s. It will be interesting to see if he can develop into a superior controller.
Although Pedri’s main responsibility entails progression & dictation, he has the ability to create chances.
Pedri’s main form of chance creation stems from his ability to penetrate an opponents line.
His timing + weight of passes is always incredible, providing his teammates with opportunities on goal.
It is clear Pedri is an incredibly empathetic passer; although does not possess the passing empathy of Xavi.
Pedri’s main form of chance creation stems from his ability to penetrate an opponents line.
His timing + weight of passes is always incredible, providing his teammates with opportunities on goal.
It is clear Pedri is an incredibly empathetic passer; although does not possess the passing empathy of Xavi.
Unlike Xavi & Iniesta, Pedri carries a significant goal threat.
The technical tools that Pedri implements are:
- Complete ball-striking range
- Elite understanding of attacking movement; drifts into threatening zones
- Box-crashing ability
- Ambipedality
At his peak, Pedri has the ability to have 20+ goal campaigns, something Xavi & Iniesta could not get close to.
The technical tools that Pedri implements are:
- Complete ball-striking range
- Elite understanding of attacking movement; drifts into threatening zones
- Box-crashing ability
- Ambipedality
At his peak, Pedri has the ability to have 20+ goal campaigns, something Xavi & Iniesta could not get close to.
Pedri is an ethereal dribbler who is very reminiscent of Andrés Iniesta.
Both Pedri & Iniesta mould their dribbling effectiveness on deception; utilising feints & flair to deceive the opponent.
The technical tools that Pedri implements are:
- Elite ball-manipulation
- Awareness & utilisation of body orientation
- Incredibly deceptive
- Tricky, skilful technician
- Fluid hip movement
- Electric processing speed
At this stage, Iniesta has superior pitch coverage and ball endurance, but Pedri will become more efficient as his physical profile improves.
Both Pedri & Iniesta mould their dribbling effectiveness on deception; utilising feints & flair to deceive the opponent.
The technical tools that Pedri implements are:
- Elite ball-manipulation
- Awareness & utilisation of body orientation
- Incredibly deceptive
- Tricky, skilful technician
- Fluid hip movement
- Electric processing speed
At this stage, Iniesta has superior pitch coverage and ball endurance, but Pedri will become more efficient as his physical profile improves.
As Pedri has matured, it is clear that his frame has developed.
Due to the physical demands placed on him at such a young age (playing 73 games in the 20/21 season), it is imperative that Pedri continues to develop his profile.
This physical development will aid him in the long-run, battle-hardening limbs lessening the chance of injury.
At the core of his physical profile, Pedri has the features to be a more dominant ground-player than Xavi or Iniesta.
Due to the physical demands placed on him at such a young age (playing 73 games in the 20/21 season), it is imperative that Pedri continues to develop his profile.
This physical development will aid him in the long-run, battle-hardening limbs lessening the chance of injury.
At the core of his physical profile, Pedri has the features to be a more dominant ground-player than Xavi or Iniesta.
In order to be conisdered one of the GOAT’s, there needs to be a ‘timelessness’ about a player.
An essence of immortality that will be etched in to the very fabric of football.
Pedri has the appearance of a classic teleported into the sharp light of modernity.
There is an undeniable essence about him.
An essence of immortality that will be etched in to the very fabric of football.
Pedri has the appearance of a classic teleported into the sharp light of modernity.
There is an undeniable essence about him.
Towards the end of Pedri’s career, I can see him extending his time at the top by excelling as a metronomic regista.
There is no doubt that Pedri has all the qualities to dictate the grandest of spectacles, whether that be UCL or international finals.
There is no doubt that Pedri has all the qualities to dictate the grandest of spectacles, whether that be UCL or international finals.
Pedri’s exceptional EURO 2021 campaign, where he carried Spain to the semi-final, showcased his ability to influence on the biggest stage.
Winning the YPOTT, Pedri’s feat was beyond Xavi & Iniesta at their respective age.
Winning the YPOTT, Pedri’s feat was beyond Xavi & Iniesta at their respective age.
To summarise, Pedri has all the tools to retire as the GOAT Spanish midfielder.
Unlike Xavi & Iniesta, it appears that Pedri will not be surrounded by elite talents at Barcelona.
With these debates, trophies will dictate. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can compete with what appears to be a Galactico-Madrid squad.
Unlike Xavi & Iniesta, it appears that Pedri will not be surrounded by elite talents at Barcelona.
With these debates, trophies will dictate. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can compete with what appears to be a Galactico-Madrid squad.
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