Underrated Footballers

[Robbo92]

Couldn't find one for the underrated footballers so thought I'd start one.
Leighton Baines for me. I know most people rate him and rightfully so, but even though Cole is a great player, I struggle to see how he is in the England team ahead of Baines. May not be underrated by the public. But it seems he is underrated by Roy. Surprising I know

 

[Magma]

gareth barry.

 

[GrandBlue]

Jan Vertonghen. He's rated highly already, but not highly enough.

gareth barry.

Wrong thread.

 

[Robbo92]

gareth barry.

I sort of understand that point, but in a team of world class players he sticks out like a sore thumb. That's of the few City games I've seen this year. Servicable though and I daresay we could use Barry right now.

 

[Magma]

Jan Vertonghen. He's rated highly already, but not highly enough.

Wrong thread.

thanks for proving my point.

compare the games he plays to the games he doesn't. the difference is massive.

 

[Redalert]

Rickie Lambert - Cracking player in an average team

 

[Rustin Cohle]

Ashley Cole.

 

[apollo_creed]

Jan Vertonghen. He's rated highly already, but not highly enough.

Wrong thread.

lol.

even though I don't think Barry is that bad and think he can be pretty effective at what he does. but he's limited and slow to point that he's an obvious liability sometimes.

 

[apollo_creed]

I think Sagna is a tad underrated. Consistent quality. Very good full back.

I don't think people appreciate the output in Lampard's career and that he's got the best out of himself. He's not quick, doesn't have dazzling feet, isn't built like a Drogba and you wouldn't have thought he'd amount to what he was but the performances and consistency deserve a lot of respect.

Think Johnny Evans has turned into a better player than people though as well.

 

[Rustin Cohle]

Zabaleta is pretty underrated, imo.

 

[apollo_creed]

Zabaleta is pretty underrated, imo.

yep. does the business. links up well going forward and gets forward well. and reliable defensively. plays with passion as well which I like.

 

[moomba]

Barry for us. Might not be as effective in another team, but a perfect fit for us.

Agree on Zaba, been slagged off on here more than once for suggesting he was a good player to have in the squad.

Clichy doesn't seem to get much credit, but he's been great for us.

From other sides, I agree on Lampard and Sagna already mentioned. Also Ivanovic.

A lot of players from "smaller" teams not so much under rated but ignored. Likes of Morrison at West Brom and Fletcher at Sunderland.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Steven Fletcher
Jonny Evans (A good CB these days and do not feel as worried with him there anymore)
Arjen Robben. World Class

 

[Cruyff14]

Sagna was the first that sprung to mind.

Zabaleta also a good call. I would say Micah Richards too.

LOL Robben. Who doesn't rate him? The guy is a superstar.

 

[Magma]

people dont rate sagna? best rb in the league. by a fair way too really.

 

[Latro]

people dont rate sagna? best rb in the league. by a fair way too really.

English Arsenal fans think Jenkinson is just as good.

 

[Thistle]

Ryan Bertrand.

One of the best left backs in the league, he's just in the same team as Ashley Cole.

 

[moomba]

Ryan Bertrand.

One of the best left backs in the league, he's just in the same team as Ashley Cole.

You've just qualified him for the other thread.

 

[ADL9798]

More love for Mikel Arteta. Have thoroughly enjoyed watching that guy play over the years. I'm glad he now gets the opportunity to show his talent on the biggest stage.

 

[Benno_900]

Arjen Robben. World Class

In that case, I nominate Messi.

 

[Ducky Tie]

By the media-David De Gea

 

[Kompany]

Messi's definitely underrated. Some put him in the same class as Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

On Robben, I am not saying that others don't rate him but I don't think others rate him highly enough

 

[BluesMan]

+1 for Steven Fletcher. Makes the most of every opportunity.

 

[Hand]

Aaron Ramsey. Super player, except that his passing is scratchy at times.

Also mention to that Rodgogella fella from Reading. Given not nearly the amount of credit he deserves.