Are you being serious? I understand that there is a type of risk management involved for any footballer but he should have the confidence in his skills to not have to 'play it smart' 90% of the time and try and beat his man successfully. If he can't do that then no, he's not a good player. The best players out there aren't the best because they 'play it smart'. So yeah beating your man >>>> playing it smart every day of the week.