The 'Tempo Setter' is a unique player type to our system, taking into account the possession-based players that operate in a 'number 8' position, and thrive when given the ball in the half-spaces. Youri Tielemans, Christian Eriksen and Jordan Henderson feature as some of the best within the role from an emblematic perspective, perfectly exuding the cucumber coolness required. But the likes of Thiago and Tchouaméni also stake a claim despite their extreme exceptionalities on the ball, due to the high influence they present in keeping the game moving along from a withdrawn position. Beyond the streamlined skill of Thiago, they tend not to be the flashiest of players in their teams. But 'Tempo Setters' are key to setting the tone of a football match, and conducting the orchestra from start to finish. Quite simply, without their class and composure in possession, the whole entire musical production could crumble.
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Top 100 Male Footballers 2019 (40-31)
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Top 100 Footballers 2018 (20-1)
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Euro 2016 Team of the Week (Gameweek 2)
Goalkeeper: Robert Almer For the second week in a row, the goalkeeper in this Team of the Week has been the goalkeeper that has played against Portugal. That has to sting for Portugal fans. But Robert Almer was brilliant on Saturday night and was on top of his game to keep Ronaldo and co from … Continue reading Euro 2016 Team of the Week (Gameweek 2)