Gedion Zelalem

[elkanofan]

Looks like he can genuinely if things go well become a literally the worlds best player. Long way to go. He not average youngster just shipped here for the sake of it, he is a pure, natural footballer.

English seems to be his first language, speaking with a strong american accent, he says soccer rather than football but he's playing for German Youth? which seems clear to me he won't progress the the full national team, I really don't think he'll feel comfortable there. I don't know how good his German is since he didn't actually live there long and maybe he was only playing for them since he might not yet be an american Citizen.

I think he'll play for the USA and he could become what Freddy Adu promised to be but never did.

Ethiopia aren't great, well pretty shit to be fair but they could cause a shock and qualify for Brazil next year the will be in for a shout to sign him to play of them if they make it.

[Arsenal Tone]

Zelalem and Wilshere playing in front of Ramsey is the future. You heard it here first!

[Zenith]

Ethiopians - along with Kenyans - are head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to marathons and endurance running, so I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out he has a great engine on him as well. I'm sure if you would compare the stamina of the average Ethiopian to the average European you would notice the difference.

Vision, passing and agility definitely seem to be his strengths thus far.

[Apollo]

Ethiopians - along with Kenyans - are head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to marathons and endurance running, so I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out he has a great engine on him as well. I'm sure if you would compare the stamina of the average Ethiopian to the average European you would notice the difference.

Vision, passing and agility definitely seem to be his strengths thus far.

Lol. Why dont we just by a forward line of Jamaicans (not serious)

[Zenith]

Ethiopians - along with Kenyans - are head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to marathons and endurance running, so I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out he has a great engine on him as well. I'm sure if you would compare the stamina of the average Ethiopian to the average European you would notice the difference.

Vision, passing and agility definitely seem to be his strengths thus far.

Lol. Why dont we just by a forward line of Jamaicans (not serious)

We already have 1.

[gzagee]

Boy's different class but, as I said in another thread last week I won't go in for the hyperbole comparing him to Cesc. Yet.

[elkanofan]

Ethiopians - along with Kenyans - are head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to marathons and endurance running, so I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out he has a great engine on him as well. I'm sure if you would compare the stamina of the average Ethiopian to the average European you would notice the difference.

Vision, passing and agility definitely seem to be his strengths thus far.

Lol. Why dont we just by a forward line of Jamaicans (not serious)

Because we cant control the ball, we just run. Ironic yes Theo the Half Jamaican falls into that category eh.

There is no money whatsoever or organization in Jamaican football. I mean there is no coaching structure or development available. I know e are a very small island of just 2 million people, then again Uruguay whos population is just over 3 million can produce, Forlan, Suarez, Cavani and other top class players. There is talent there but no structure whatsoever.



This is the national league

[Zedie]

Ethiopians - along with Kenyans - are head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to marathons and endurance running, so I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out he has a great engine on him as well. I'm sure if you would compare the stamina of the average Ethiopian to the average European you would notice the difference.

Vision, passing and agility definitely seem to be his strengths thus far.

Lol. Why dont we just by a forward line of Jamaicans (not serious)

Because we cant control the ball, we just run. Ironic yes Theo the Half Jamaican falls into that category eh.

There is no money whatsoever or organization in Jamaican football. I mean there is no coaching structure or development available. I know e are a very small island of just 2 million people, then again Uruguay whos population is just over 3 million can produce, Forlan, Suarez, Cavani and other top class players. There is talent there but no structure whatsoever.



This is the national league

Athletics is jamaicas sport of choice, everything in the schools is geared towards this and it carrys on up to professional level. Even before bolt, the track and field rivalries between schools / parishes / clubs is legendary.

football is big out there too, just not as big as track.

[gzagee]

I remember when cricket was the national sport. From the late 60s to the early 90s the Windies were the benchmark. And Jamaica bred the most fearsome fast bowlers.
Michael Holding the "whispering death". Jheeeez what a name!

[Massa]

Zelalem and Wilshere playing in front of Ramsey is the future. You heard it here first!

Said it before bro

[Arsenal Tone]

Zelalem and Wilshere playing in front of Ramsey is the future. You heard it here first!

Said it before bro

Boo!

[Dejan]

They are both sold before Zelalem is a starting first teamer

[elkanofan]

Ethiopians - along with Kenyans - are head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to marathons and endurance running, so I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out he has a great engine on him as well. I'm sure if you would compare the stamina of the average Ethiopian to the average European you would notice the difference.

Vision, passing and agility definitely seem to be his strengths thus far.

Lol. Why dont we just by a forward line of Jamaicans (not serious)

Because we cant control the ball, we just run. Ironic yes Theo the Half Jamaican falls into that category eh.

There is no money whatsoever or organization in Jamaican football. I mean there is no coaching structure or development available. I know e are a very small island of just 2 million people, then again Uruguay whos population is just over 3 million can produce, Forlan, Suarez, Cavani and other top class players. There is talent there but no structure whatsoever.



This is the national league

Athletics is jamaicas sport of choice, everything in the schools is geared towards this and it carrys on up to professional level. Even before bolt, the track and field rivalries between schools / parishes / clubs is legendary.

football is big out there too, just not as big as track.

I know, but football is just as big as Track! Again there is money for anything to be developed however. There is very big glory hunting culture in Jamaica. Most people tend to support whoever wins.

[EvAMY-CRAIGLEEAFC]

Seemed steady when he came on today. I watched this game on the Club player channel and the commentator on that mentioned our more experienced players had no problems trusting him and were giving him the ball. He is very young. He could do well for us.

[Inchpräctice]

Very early days obviously but he's exciting. Some of this through balls so far have been epic. Bergkamp would've been proud of some of those!
If Jack rates him as highly as he does there must be something there.

Can't wait to see him in the COC.