Dimitar Berbatov vs. Dirk Kuyt

[Kebbie Gazauzkas]

Two of my favourite strikers, both relatively young, both first choice forwards for their countries, both playing their first season in the Premier League, both tall and elegant players who are known for their pacific temper.

Who is currently the better player, what are the future prospects for them?

[Teso Dos Bichos]

When has Kuyt ever been elegant? DIfferent type of striker but Berbatov gets the nod for me. Great to see him continue to impress and immediately make an impact in the Premiership.

[ForeverRed]

Two of my favourite strikers, both relatively young, both first choice forwards for their countries, both playing their first season in the Premier League, both tall and elegant players who are known for their pacific temper.

Who is currently the better player, what are the future prospects for them?

They're both great this season but they are two different playeres. Berbatov is more of a classi #9 while Kuyt is a supporting striker.

Both do a lot off the ball work. Berbatov is silky smooth and his first touch is simply incredible that helps set up a lot of Keane and Defoe's goals. Kuyt's workrate is second to none and he has incredible stamina that tire the oppositions defense. His first touch isn't nearly as good but he does score some important goals.

Together, I think they'd work really well.

[Kebbie Gazauzkas]

Nice comments, I tend to agree that both players have impressed this season and are likely to continue to improve.

Teso Dos Bichos, I think that Kuyt has very good technical skills and is capable of producing good medium range shots - I remember that he almost caught Ricardo off guard from a difficult angle (Portugal vs. Netherlands, 2006 World Cup) in the 80th minute of the game (if I am not mistaken), perhaps he could work even more on scissor-like kicks. That's what I find elegant about his game, he is not averse to attempting novel shots (though long-distance shots are not his forte).

Berbatov has proven to be amazingly adaptable and has excellent ball control and is also a very skillful passer.

They could play together if Liverpool decided to buy Berbatov (however, for the moment he is likely to stay in Tottenham, Tottenham supporters are very loyal and have helped him feel at home in the Premier League).

[Gunner14Kiwi]

Berbatov for me, Classy, scores goals, dribbles well, target man has well, a true striker.

[electrickeeper]

Dimitar for me.

But then again, I'm slightly biased.

[Gunner14Kiwi]

Dimitar for me.

But then again, I'm slightly biased.

I don't blame you for that.
Some picture BTW.:D

[SFHS]

Berbatov for me. Though kuyt is indeed a very close 2nd in my books.

[mofo4life]

Berbatov, nuff said

[Walter3000]

Just a slight nitpick, is 26 and 27 young or relatively young?

Berbatov for me, I enjoy his style/skills

[nicephoras]

Berbatov, and its not close. Kuyt would be a fantastic third striker for a big club, but he just doesn't have the talent necessary to really be effective at the highest level. Oh, he tries hard, his stamina is great and his work-rate is fantastic. The heart and the desire are there - the talent just doesn't quite measure up. And I agree with 11Best - they're not young. They're in their primes now.

[coppa]

Berbatov is magical to watch play

[United Pumps]

Berbatov. Kuyt is balls.

[johan neeskens]

Berbatov is more naturally gifted but I know who out of the two I'd like to have on my side in World War III (not Berbatov).

[Stenny]

Berbatov has had a great season, constantly perfomed to a very high level. I think he is by far the better player and theres a lot more to come from him. Drogba & Berbatov would be some strike force.

[johan neeskens]

Berbatov, and its not close. Kuyt would be a fantastic third striker for a big club, but he just doesn't have the talent necessary to really be effective at the highest level. .

Hold on a second. Liverpool ARE a big club, no? And Kuyt DID perform and in fact excel on the highest level, i.e. champions league semi-final, no?

It's pretty plain to see that Berbatov is more naturally gifted and that's fair enough but you have this sneaky little way of slagging off clubs that aren't your own that I don't like one bit.

[nicephoras]

Hold on a second. Liverpool ARE a big club, no? And Kuyt DID perform and in fact excel on the highest level, i.e. champions league semi-final, no?

No.

It's pretty plain to see that Berbatov is more naturally gifted and that's fair enough but you have this sneaky little way of slagging off clubs that aren't your own that I don't like one bit.

No, that was a "slag" at Kuyt, not at Liverpool.

[Kebbie Gazauzkas]

You are right, 26 and 27 isn't exactly young for a footballer, I guess I was misled because both have established themselves as first choice strikers for their countries only over the last 3 years. Both are very gifted players, we will see how they do in the Netherlands-Bulgaria qualifier.

[johan neeskens]

No.



No, that was a "slag" at Kuyt, not at Liverpool.

Well most people would agree that Kuyt had a very good game in a champions league semi final, playing for a club that boasts two CL final appearances in three years. He'll never win world footballer of the year but it would suit you to pay him a bit more respect. Every side needs a couple of grafters like him. Seeing the type of football Chelsea play, you of all people ought to be aware of that.

[raul830]

Berbatov is a talent.