Paulo Dybala (171 Viewers)

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Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
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When looking at stats, Dybala has created more chances from the left side than the right, i dont know how hes only dangerous from the middle or the right
You don't know how? Kid is great but he is one of the most one footed players I seen. Why would he bother going left if he can never cut in?


Only assist I recall from left is last season, long cross to Mandzukic who headed it in.


Also that Lazio own goal last season was due to cross of his, doesn't happen much for him to go there tho.

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Jun 6, 2015
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You don't know how? Kid is great but he is one of the most one footed players I seen. Why would he bother going left if he can never cut in?


Only assist I recall from left is last season, long cross to Mandzukic who headed it in.


Also that Lazio own goal last season was due to cross of his, doesn't happen much for him to go there tho.

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He assisted against Atalanta last season from the left too. Goals against Roma and Milan were also scored from the left side and I'm sure I'm missing some more assist/goals from that area. He is one footed but can definitely deliver coming from the left too.
 

zizinho

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Apr 14, 2013
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He assisted against Atalanta last season from the left too. Goals against Roma and Milan were also scored from the left side and I'm sure I'm missing some more assist/goals from that area. He is one footed but can definitely deliver coming from the left too.
My point exactly. Also i know stats dont tell the whole story but since I brought them up in my previous post, here is what I meant:

Dybala created 20 chances this season, 13 from the middle, 4 from the left and only 3 from the right.
Last season had 76 chances created, 37 from the middle, 22 from the left and 17 from the right
 

Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
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People bitching about his right foot again? :lol:
Why is it bitching to acknowledge it? He has put himself in positions plenty of time where he could been more dangerous if he has used his right but doesnt because he isnt comfortable much with it. Its just there to see when you watch him. Even your average random commentator puts it out on occasion, him dazzling his way through defence on the right/middle, has narrow angle to shoot, but he doesnt because the window ofopportunity is only there if he used his right foot etc.

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My point exactly. Also i know stats dont tell the whole story but since I brought them up in my previous post, here is what I meant:

Dybala created 20 chances this season, 13 from the middle, 4 from the left and only 3 from the right.
Last season had 76 chances created, 37 from the middle, 22 from the left and 17 from the right
When he goes on the right its more about finishing the chances himself, so it makes sense the above. While left side his main option is pretty much just to cross it in.


It doesnt contradict how rare he actually uses his right foot tho. In part it can even strengthen it, because we all see him occupy his time mainly on the right, but he doesnt cross much from there either because of his affinity to use his stronger foot only.
 

DAiDEViL

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Feb 21, 2015
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Only because he's a lefty.

It's some sort of fetish to criticize left footed players for their right foot, it never happens to right footed players and their left foot. Completely absurd.

If Dybala was right footed you'd hear zero criticism about him not using his left foot.
 

zizinho

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Apr 14, 2013
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Why is it bitching to acknowledge it? He has put himself in positions plenty of time where he could been more dangerous if he has used his right but doesnt because he isnt comfortable much with it. Its just there to see when you watch him. Even your average random commentator puts it out on occasion, him dazzling his way through defence on the right/middle, has narrow angle to shoot, but he doesnt because the window ofopportunity is only there if he used his right foot etc.

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When he goes on the right its more about finishing the chances himself, so it makes sense the above. While left side his main option is pretty much just to cross it in.


It doesnt contradict how rare he actually uses his right foot tho. In part it can even strengthen it, because we all see him occupy his time mainly on the right, but he doesnt cross much from there either because of his affinity to use his stronger foot only.
But you can't say he isnt dangerous when he receives the ball on the left side, which is why I replied ti MikeM in the 1st place.



Another thing Id like to mention unrelated to this, the stats i posted above and one pic of from where on the pitch his goals came I posted few days ago show exactly why he should always play central and why he would be wasted on the wing
 

Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
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1000% agreed, nowadays I skip over any post that insists to harp on changing Dybala to winger, its one of the most stupid notions I can recall, considering you actually seen the player and still seriously suggest it.

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Only because he's a lefty.

It's some sort of fetish to criticize left footed players for their right foot, it never happens to right footed players and their left foot. Completely absurd.

If Dybala was right footed you'd hear zero criticism about him not using his left foot.
The point is true, and I say this as a lefty myself who played football from early childhood to late teens (coaches even telling me when righties who were crap at both feet werent told shit). You just stand out more as lefty, not the norm.



But it doesnt change the fact Dybala barely uses his right foot, its just so obvious. You dont have to be a Sneijder, Nedved or et all who can use both feet equally well pretty much, everyone has a prefered stronger foot, but not everyone avoids using their weaker by quite some margin. I would said the same if he was right footed for sure.
 
Jun 6, 2015
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Only because he's a lefty.

It's some sort of fetish to criticize left footed players for their right foot, it never happens to right footed players and their left foot. Completely absurd.

If Dybala was right footed you'd hear zero criticism about him not using his left foot.
I hope Trump reduces the rights of the left-footers even more? Left-footers are the root of all the problems we face in todays society. They have destroyed the American economy for example and reduced the rights of the African Americans. I think everyone should be right-footed, just my personal preference.
 

MikeM

Footballing Hipster celebrating 4th place with Tuz
Sep 21, 2008
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Now that he improved his right foot, winning balon dor is just a matter of time
Well he did make 3 bad first touches in the 1st half, one was right in front of goal and probably cost him at least a great chance. Two times he used the outside of his left instead of the inside of the right and it made it tougher for him. And one time he actually used the inside right and he put it out of bounds.

So the Ballon D'Or will have to wait.

Now because I made this post I'm sure he will take 15 touches with his right foot only in the 2nd half. :tuttosport:
 

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