http://www.metrofanatic.com/mf/story.jsp?ID=973 MetroFanatic is reporting we have interest on this guy. Any idea on who he is, and most importantly how good he is? Where would he play? Is he a defensive mid or attacking mid?
Watch the USA losing to Honduras at RFK. He's the tall #8. He's their midfielder that does a bit of work so #10 Rambo DeLeon can devote himself to more attack-minded stuff. I don't think he's an out and out dmid, but I do recall him patrolling the center midfield. He looked solid. Do't know if his play has suffered with his Costa Rican club team.
Sounds like this guy is playing very well. He was actually recognized by La Nacion (costarican newspaper) as the best player of the game in which Saprissa beat Herediano. You can read about it at www.nacion.com It basically states he was all over the field and could not be stopped by Heredia's defenders. Personally, I think this guy is good. I think MLS should look for players like him to bring over. It would be cool to have him in our team. I remember this guy being a pain in the a$$ for Costa Rica in the WC qualifiers. The kinna guy you love when he's on your team but you hate it when he's against you!
I remember him as the most effective player on the team, although the forwards in that RFK game had more moments of brilliance. I think he could be an excellent signing.
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?level_3_id=137&page=5698785 If we get him, I hope he is that rare combination of quality defensive mid/deep playmaker that would turn our midfield around. Also, he might be able to provide some much need on field leadership (National team captain).
I have a question about the Honduran midfielder. I remember there was a combo of Rambo and another lanky midfielder who was supposedly more creative on the ball. That's what I vaguely remember from them. Is this the player? He sounds promising, and I've been yearning for a player from the super Honduran squad.