I’m playing in a new position, but not much has changed because football is a game of intelligence. If you play smart and think ahead, things become easier. I see more of the ball now and focus more on dictating play. As a No10, I used to play with my back to goal, in the traditional role of a classic playmaker, playing with elegance. Now, I’ve become a more aggressive and dynamic playmaker who engages in duels and controls the tempo of the game. That’s the main difference between the No10 and No6 roles. I try to dictate play and see more of the ball, and as I see more of the ball in this role, my confidence has grown.
It’s my job to establish balance. There are moments in games when the tempo is high, and I can sense it. At times, I try to slow the game down to give my team a breather. When I feel that the team is getting tired, I recognise it and adjust the tempo accordingly. When our tempo is too low, I try to speed up the game. It’s about maintaining that balance on the pitch. I can sense it and react to it during matches. I enjoy playing in this position and that’s the most important thing for me.
I play a bit deeper now. Would I like to be closer to goal? Of course, I would. But since I play in the back now, I try to contribute in different ways: long passes, for example, or relieving the team. I am comfortable with these aspects of the game. Of course, there are always expectations for assists and goals, but in my current role, it’s more difficult. That being said, set pieces, corners and free-kicks still play a big part. I see myself as a player who unlocks defences. I do my best to play deep passes and keep the game flowing.
I’ve improved my defensive abilities significantly. In this position, I need to compete in duels, support the defensive line, and be able to play out from the back effectively. I have to ensure that I can play the ball out properly when we are under pressure. I need to be disciplined tactically. That’s the most important thing, because every second, every movement, matters in that role.
Anything can happen at any moment. I need to pay attention to everything: right, left, forwards and backwards. I always need to be involved in the game. I’ve had to take on responsibility. There are always small details that need refining. But the coaching team has been very helpful analysing videos with me. I feel I have developed my game by correcting my mistakes.
I’m playing in a new position, but not much has changed because football is a game of intelligence. If you play smart and think ahead, things become easier. I see more of the ball now and focus more on dictating play. As a No10, I used to play with my back to goal, in the traditional role of a classic playmaker, playing with elegance. Now, I’ve become a more aggressive and dynamic playmaker who engages in duels and controls the tempo of the game. That’s the main difference between the No10 and No6 roles. I try to dictate play and see more of the ball, and as I see more of the ball in this role, my confidence has grown.
It’s my job to establish balance. There are moments in games when the tempo is high, and I can sense it. At times, I try to slow the game down to give my team a breather. When I feel that the team is getting tired, I recognise it and adjust the tempo accordingly. When our tempo is too low, I try to speed up the game. It’s about maintaining that balance on the pitch. I can sense it and react to it during matches. I enjoy playing in this position and that’s the most important thing for me.
I play a bit deeper now. Would I like to be closer to goal? Of course, I would. But since I play in the back now, I try to contribute in different ways: long passes, for example, or relieving the team. I am comfortable with these aspects of the game. Of course, there are always expectations for assists and goals, but in my current role, it’s more difficult. That being said, set pieces, corners and free-kicks still play a big part. I see myself as a player who unlocks defences. I do my best to play deep passes and keep the game flowing.
I’ve improved my defensive abilities significantly. In this position, I need to compete in duels, support the defensive line, and be able to play out from the back effectively. I have to ensure that I can play the ball out properly when we are under pressure. I need to be disciplined tactically. That’s the most important thing, because every second, every movement, matters in that role.
Anything can happen at any moment. I need to pay attention to everything: right, left, forwards and backwards. I always need to be involved in the game. I’ve had to take on responsibility. There are always small details that need refining. But the coaching team has been very helpful analysing videos with me. I feel I have developed my game by correcting my mistakes.
Football is a game of intelligence. We make that apparent on the pitch with our connection. We understand each other; we know when to move and when to stay. When you play football with intelligence, everything becomes much easier. My team has a lot of players who use their heads on the field and that makes everything much easier for me. Thanks to our coach, the team as a whole is on solid ground, tactically. Everyone knows where to run to and where to be, and I think we display it on the pitch. In general, we are a team that likes to play with the ball and enjoy possession. And when we lose possession, we know how to defend. We try to play dynamically. Everyone changes positions. This is something we’ve talked about a lot. Sometimes our centre-backs move up to midfield, and we move back to defence.
We try to break the opponent’s balance by being more mobile. If that doesn’t work, we switch to focusing on second balls, using long passes to reach them. We can find a solution in any situation if we put our minds to it. But we mostly try to solve the game by passing the ball.
I talk to my kids before every match. The energy they give me is very important because, at the end of the day, I play football for them. There are critical moments such as penalties or times when the game gets intense, and you need to find a way through. I try to stay calm, and I am a calm person by nature. When it’s a penalty, I take three deep breaths, focus on the ball and decide where to aim. Of course, it’s tough to maintain that balance when you feel the pressure, but the key is not to get stressed and to stay calm.
Believe you can, and you’re halfway there. That’s my advice. First, children should listen to their parents and never disappoint them. Family is everything. They should listen to their elders. And no matter what, they should also listen to their coaches. I’m where I am today thanks to all my coaches. They should stay disciplined and work hard to overcome challenges. That’s the most important thing.
I’m playing in a new position, but not much has changed because football is a game of intelligence. If you play smart and think ahead, things become easier. I see more of the ball now and focus more on dictating play. As a No10, I used to play with my back to goal, in the traditional role of a classic playmaker, playing with elegance. Now, I’ve become a more aggressive and dynamic playmaker who engages in duels and controls the tempo of the game. That’s the main difference between the No10 and No6 roles. I try to dictate play and see more of the ball, and as I see more of the ball in this role, my confidence has grown.
It’s my job to establish balance. There are moments in games when the tempo is high, and I can sense it. At times, I try to slow the game down to give my team a breather. When I feel that the team is getting tired, I recognise it and adjust the tempo accordingly. When our tempo is too low, I try to speed up the game. It’s about maintaining that balance on the pitch. I can sense it and react to it during matches. I enjoy playing in this position and that’s the most important thing for me.
I play a bit deeper now. Would I like to be closer to goal? Of course, I would. But since I play in the back now, I try to contribute in different ways: long passes, for example, or relieving the team. I am comfortable with these aspects of the game. Of course, there are always expectations for assists and goals, but in my current role, it’s more difficult. That being said, set pieces, corners and free-kicks still play a big part. I see myself as a player who unlocks defences. I do my best to play deep passes and keep the game flowing.
I’ve improved my defensive abilities significantly. In this position, I need to compete in duels, support the defensive line, and be able to play out from the back effectively. I have to ensure that I can play the ball out properly when we are under pressure. I need to be disciplined tactically. That’s the most important thing, because every second, every movement, matters in that role.
Anything can happen at any moment. I need to pay attention to everything: right, left, forwards and backwards. I always need to be involved in the game. I’ve had to take on responsibility. There are always small details that need refining. But the coaching team has been very helpful analysing videos with me. I feel I have developed my game by correcting my mistakes.
I’m playing in a new position, but not much has changed because football is a game of intelligence. If you play smart and think ahead, things become easier. I see more of the ball now and focus more on dictating play. As a No10, I used to play with my back to goal, in the traditional role of a classic playmaker, playing with elegance. Now, I’ve become a more aggressive and dynamic playmaker who engages in duels and controls the tempo of the game. That’s the main difference between the No10 and No6 roles. I try to dictate play and see more of the ball, and as I see more of the ball in this role, my confidence has grown.
It’s my job to establish balance. There are moments in games when the tempo is high, and I can sense it. At times, I try to slow the game down to give my team a breather. When I feel that the team is getting tired, I recognise it and adjust the tempo accordingly. When our tempo is too low, I try to speed up the game. It’s about maintaining that balance on the pitch. I can sense it and react to it during matches. I enjoy playing in this position and that’s the most important thing for me.
I play a bit deeper now. Would I like to be closer to goal? Of course, I would. But since I play in the back now, I try to contribute in different ways: long passes, for example, or relieving the team. I am comfortable with these aspects of the game. Of course, there are always expectations for assists and goals, but in my current role, it’s more difficult. That being said, set pieces, corners and free-kicks still play a big part. I see myself as a player who unlocks defences. I do my best to play deep passes and keep the game flowing.
I’ve improved my defensive abilities significantly. In this position, I need to compete in duels, support the defensive line, and be able to play out from the back effectively. I have to ensure that I can play the ball out properly when we are under pressure. I need to be disciplined tactically. That’s the most important thing, because every second, every movement, matters in that role.
Anything can happen at any moment. I need to pay attention to everything: right, left, forwards and backwards. I always need to be involved in the game. I’ve had to take on responsibility. There are always small details that need refining. But the coaching team has been very helpful analysing videos with me. I feel I have developed my game by correcting my mistakes.
I’m playing in a new position, but not much has changed because football is a game of intelligence. If you play smart and think ahead, things become easier. I see more of the ball now and focus more on dictating play. As a No10, I used to play with my back to goal, in the traditional role of a classic playmaker, playing with elegance. Now, I’ve become a more aggressive and dynamic playmaker who engages in duels and controls the tempo of the game. That’s the main difference between the No10 and No6 roles. I try to dictate play and see more of the ball, and as I see more of the ball in this role, my confidence has grown.
It’s my job to establish balance. There are moments in games when the tempo is high, and I can sense it. At times, I try to slow the game down to give my team a breather. When I feel that the team is getting tired, I recognise it and adjust the tempo accordingly. When our tempo is too low, I try to speed up the game. It’s about maintaining that balance on the pitch. I can sense it and react to it during matches. I enjoy playing in this position and that’s the most important thing for me.
I play a bit deeper now. Would I like to be closer to goal? Of course, I would. But since I play in the back now, I try to contribute in different ways: long passes, for example, or relieving the team. I am comfortable with these aspects of the game. Of course, there are always expectations for assists and goals, but in my current role, it’s more difficult. That being said, set pieces, corners and free-kicks still play a big part. I see myself as a player who unlocks defences. I do my best to play deep passes and keep the game flowing.
I’ve improved my defensive abilities significantly. In this position, I need to compete in duels, support the defensive line, and be able to play out from the back effectively. I have to ensure that I can play the ball out properly when we are under pressure. I need to be disciplined tactically. That’s the most important thing, because every second, every movement, matters in that role.
Anything can happen at any moment. I need to pay attention to everything: right, left, forwards and backwards. I always need to be involved in the game. I’ve had to take on responsibility. There are always small details that need refining. But the coaching team has been very helpful analysing videos with me. I feel I have developed my game by correcting my mistakes.
Football is a game of intelligence. We make that apparent on the pitch with our connection. We understand each other; we know when to move and when to stay. When you play football with intelligence, everything becomes much easier. My team has a lot of players who use their heads on the field and that makes everything much easier for me. Thanks to our coach, the team as a whole is on solid ground, tactically. Everyone knows where to run to and where to be, and I think we display it on the pitch. In general, we are a team that likes to play with the ball and enjoy possession. And when we lose possession, we know how to defend. We try to play dynamically. Everyone changes positions. This is something we’ve talked about a lot. Sometimes our centre-backs move up to midfield, and we move back to defence.
We try to break the opponent’s balance by being more mobile. If that doesn’t work, we switch to focusing on second balls, using long passes to reach them. We can find a solution in any situation if we put our minds to it. But we mostly try to solve the game by passing the ball.
I talk to my kids before every match. The energy they give me is very important because, at the end of the day, I play football for them. There are critical moments such as penalties or times when the game gets intense, and you need to find a way through. I try to stay calm, and I am a calm person by nature. When it’s a penalty, I take three deep breaths, focus on the ball and decide where to aim. Of course, it’s tough to maintain that balance when you feel the pressure, but the key is not to get stressed and to stay calm.
Believe you can, and you’re halfway there. That’s my advice. First, children should listen to their parents and never disappoint them. Family is everything. They should listen to their elders. And no matter what, they should also listen to their coaches. I’m where I am today thanks to all my coaches. They should stay disciplined and work hard to overcome challenges. That’s the most important thing.
I’m playing in a new position, but not much has changed because football is a game of intelligence. If you play smart and think ahead, things become easier. I see more of the ball now and focus more on dictating play. As a No10, I used to play with my back to goal, in the traditional role of a classic playmaker, playing with elegance. Now, I’ve become a more aggressive and dynamic playmaker who engages in duels and controls the tempo of the game. That’s the main difference between the No10 and No6 roles. I try to dictate play and see more of the ball, and as I see more of the ball in this role, my confidence has grown.
It’s my job to establish balance. There are moments in games when the tempo is high, and I can sense it. At times, I try to slow the game down to give my team a breather. When I feel that the team is getting tired, I recognise it and adjust the tempo accordingly. When our tempo is too low, I try to speed up the game. It’s about maintaining that balance on the pitch. I can sense it and react to it during matches. I enjoy playing in this position and that’s the most important thing for me.
I play a bit deeper now. Would I like to be closer to goal? Of course, I would. But since I play in the back now, I try to contribute in different ways: long passes, for example, or relieving the team. I am comfortable with these aspects of the game. Of course, there are always expectations for assists and goals, but in my current role, it’s more difficult. That being said, set pieces, corners and free-kicks still play a big part. I see myself as a player who unlocks defences. I do my best to play deep passes and keep the game flowing.
I’ve improved my defensive abilities significantly. In this position, I need to compete in duels, support the defensive line, and be able to play out from the back effectively. I have to ensure that I can play the ball out properly when we are under pressure. I need to be disciplined tactically. That’s the most important thing, because every second, every movement, matters in that role.
Anything can happen at any moment. I need to pay attention to everything: right, left, forwards and backwards. I always need to be involved in the game. I’ve had to take on responsibility. There are always small details that need refining. But the coaching team has been very helpful analysing videos with me. I feel I have developed my game by correcting my mistakes.
