In todays world of football, would Pel茅 be able to hold his own?
Yes, I watched and played Soccer as a kid and he was awesome! I would have to say that I think he would be even a better player today, given all the factors you listed. Athletes just keep getting better and better, don't they?Today they are trimmer and therefore faster.
In todays world of football, would Pel茅 be able to hold his own?
Diets and training? Pele had timeless insane skills. In South America still today, players are not subject to the strict diets and training regimens that European players are subject to.
Yet, the some of the most successful players in the world come from South America. Training and dieting can鈥檛 make up for years of playing bare feet in the streets.
I understand that fitness and tactical order is the most important aspect of today鈥檚 football, otherwise, I just can鈥檛 explain how players like Gaby Heinze played for ManU, R. Madrid, and Argentina.
To answer your question: Yes, Pele would take Lampard to school if he played today.
You do have a point. Football has changed drastically since the days of Pele and even Maradona. The ball has become lighter. The games has gone a bit faster.
He will still be a great player no doubt. But the greatest, very unlikely. Pele had time in his hands to do amazing stuff with the ball. But with the game faster now, he wouldn't enough space and time. People use to say Pele would look left and right even with the ball at his feet. These days, if he does that, he would be kicked and fouled.
Too hard to say. Standards of other players back then was poorer, I can run rings past my Nana it doesn't make me good. Due to coverage now on the telly he wouldn't be a surprise to play against. If he was playing today I don't think he would be as revered.
Easily. His natural footballing ability would only be enhanced by changes to diets and training making him an even better player.
no..because due to tv etc and everyone knowing his tricks and how he plays he wouldnt have the time on the ball, hes fitness would be questionable although no doubt he would adapt a be fantastic, cant buy class
I'd say definitely. He would adapt better to the more intensive training and speed of play than many former players.
I think he will still be extraordinary and he will still be worlds best player.
Would be even better as the protection now given to players is so much greater than when he was playing.
