This is an offshoot of another thread. Some interesting names were mentioned. Players destined for greatness is a touchy subject. I'll list a few of me personal choices. Aimar, Saviola, Riquelme (ARG). Ronaldinho, Denilson (BRZ). Santa Cruz (PGY). Owen, Rooney (ENG). And many many others.... What are your picks?
Re: Re: The Young Guns: Are they destined for greatness? Hes 23. How young do they have to be? 13? I think any player over the age of 26 is out.
He's been in the business at the sharp end, for around 6 years now. Been to 2 WCs and scored at both of them. In my opinion he's neither young (enough to be considered in this list), nor an up-and-comer. On the up-and-comer topic, I wouldn't necessarily have Ronaldinho on the list either - but he's definitely more deserving of a place than Owen is.
OK maczebus. I'll buy your argument. let's define the term Young Gun: Any player under the age of 26 that has been playing on "First Division" team (Major League for the american fans) for no more than 3 years. Fair?
By the way, this brings up a new argument. What Countries have the "most" Young Guns out there? or What countries are producing the most young world class players out there?
Hahaha, Owen a "young gun"??? Do you even watch this sport?? He's played in two World Cups. He's scored for England, what, 23? 26 times?? 100 Premier League goals, and over 130 for Liverpool over all?? He's way past. Please don't rank him with Rooney.
I think I already defined the term Young Guns. read the earlier posts. But if any of you would like to re-define the term, please feel free.
See, you can't seriously consider someone who's 24, 25 to be a "young gun". By that age, players are close to hitting their physical peaks and should be stars for their clubs and senior international sides.
There are so many, Rooney and Van der Vaart stand out. Then in SA Diego, Robinho, D'Allesandro, and plenty more who are supposed to have huge amounts of talents.
A "young gun" is someone who hasn't had the time to completely prove himself on a big stage, whether that be for the national team or club level. Michael Owen most certainly has on both.