[情報] 球探報告 - Manuel da Costa
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Manuel da Costa, PSV Eindhoven
Steve Claridge Tuesday July 31, 2007
Cool and cultured, Manuel da Costa is not a man who is going to be
panicked into anything. Safe in the knowledge that he has all the
attributes required to deal with most situations that come his way, he is
a player in the mould of Rio Ferdinand in that he looks as if the game
comes naturally, particularly in the centre-half berth.
However, as we have seen with Ferdinand, sometimes when the game comes
relatively easily to a player, certainly in his position, there can be
lapses in concentration that the opposition punishes. But that isn't the
case with Da Costa.
He likes to play the ball out from the back as he is comfortable in
possession and looks to hit the diagonal ball, switching play at every
opportunity. His range of passing is excellent and he needs little
persuasion to hit accurate balls over 50 or 60 yards.
He has plenty of strength and usually tries to win the ball in front of
the centre-forward, which he could do playing for Portugal in the Under-21
European Championship last month because of the pace of his defensive
partner Semedo.
He seems to have genuine leadership qualities and takes control of
situations where there might be possible confusion, particularly when the
ball is played over the top between him and the goalkeeper. He is good in
the air and strong in the tackle and likes to leave a little bit on his
opponent, meaning that when he has won the ball he lets the centre-forward
know that he's there, occasionally following through with his challenge.
There is nothing wrong with that - all good defenders tend to kick you.
I particularly liked his awareness of what was around him and his
composure when space was tight. Keeping the ball rather than smashing it
out of play or handing it back to his opponents, he even found time to
pick out people from first-time headers or volleys. He started attacks and
his weight of pass, particularly up to the strikers, was good and he
delivered the ball in such a way that it told his centre-forward exactly
where his marker was stationed.
As with all good defenders he is well positioned at all times when the
ball comes into the box. In the game I watched during the European
Under-21 finals he made three vital interceptions and clearances.
Born and raised in France, he opted to pursue his international career
with his father's country of birth, Portugal. He has 22 caps for the
Under-21s and was selected for the senior squad for the Euro 2008
qualifiers last season.
He began his career in France, though, where he managed to score for AS
Nancy in a League Cup semi-final defeat of Le Mans in 2006. During the
summer he turned down interest from Bordeaux and Newcastle to sign for PSV
Eindhoven, lured by the prospect of Champions League football at the
Philips Stadion. I very much doubt that Newcastle's overtures will be the
last he will get as an offer to come and play in the Premiership.
Age - 21
Born - Saint-Max, France
Position - Centre-back
Height - 6ft 2in
Weight - 13st 3lb
From - AS Nancy
Pace - 8/10
Awareness - 9/10
Heading - 8/10
Attitude - 8/10
Tackling - 8/10
Passing - 9/10
Team responsibility - 8/10
Valuation - ￡1.5-2m
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