Cuauhtemoc Blanco vs. Walter Gaitan

Discussion in 'Mexico' started by Levante, Feb 26, 2004.

  1. Levante

    Levante Member+

    Jul 28, 2001
    Inspired by a post of Sidspaceman's.

    Who is better and why?

    Discuss.
     
  2. Various Styles

    Various Styles Member+

    Mar 1, 2000
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    In the MFL as of Now my vote goes for Gaitan :)
     
  3. El Guero Naco

    El Guero Naco New Member

    Sep 1, 2003
    Atlanta, GA
    Depends on what the qualifications are.

    Right now, Cuau is playing some of his best soccer, thanks to the addition of Navia and Beenhaaker coming back. He's better as a complimentary player to Navia, to take some of the pressure of goalscoring off of him, and being a name player for the richest team in his home country.

    Gaitan's problem is not playing in either Guadalajara or D.F., and being a foreigner.

    But as far as goal-scoring goes, I'd say even.
     
  4. Aguilas Del America

    Oct 28, 2002
    Nido de Coapa
    Club:
    Club América
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Im with VS on this one, at the moment Gaitan is in better form. Damn, that was painful to admit :(
     
  5. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    I'd say Gaitan because for one he is younger and not such a hot head.
     
  6. nergserg

    nergserg Member

    Jan 15, 2004
    SoCal
    On pure talent alone, I would say Gaitan because he could keep and maintain that level of consistency at his position as opposed to Cuau who his been rotating between positions (forward & mid) and his sharpness sometimes dissappears.

    I enjoy watching both, but El Chueco's play has really stood out this season now that he is healthy.

    On attitude, I would also go with Gaitan. Tepito is a lil whiny bisnatch that I just want to pimp slap sometimes. I saw him in the Pre-libertadores at the HDC fake a fall (bad acting too) and complain about it. That was trully disgusting. Granted, I thought he was the best player in the Pre-libertadores. He was in the "zone" during that tournament and if he maintained that level, I definitely would have voted for him. But for now, ese guey me la tu-roo-roo.
     
  7. Rafael Hernandez

    Rafael Hernandez Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 6, 2002
    Right now maybe Gaytan. But overall Blanco without a doubt.
     
  8. Levante

    Levante Member+

    Jul 28, 2001
    Right now maybe.... He played really well yesterday.

    Overall I'd have to say Blanco

    Athleticism: Gaitan
    Dribbling: Even
    Cross/Pass: Blanco
    Vision: Definitely Blanco.
     
  9. MoRado

    MoRado New Member

    Feb 6, 2004
    San José. Costa Rica
    Club:
    Deportivo Saprissa
    Nat'l Team:
    Costa Rica
    In my opinion Cuauthemoc blanco in the most stupid human being that i've seen, he thinks he is like the latin beckham....I really hate him....well...as i said before this is just my opinion
     
  10. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    It's your opinion and could also be considered trolling. So do us all a favor and cut it out.
     
  11. Machetazo

    Machetazo Member

    Mar 20, 2002
    L.A.
    Gaitan is as good and younger than Blanco. But he is also injury prone. Blanco was horrible last season but he pickep up his game this season. Tough choice....but ill stay with Temoc.
     
  12. Don Boppero 3000

    Don Boppero 3000 DNALMQNLGLLMX!

    Jan 15, 2001
    National Museum of Mexican Art
    Club:
    Club América
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    For the moment I'll say Gaitan is playing better in the Mexican tourney whilst Blanco is tearing the Copa Libertadores a new one.
     
  13. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    How many goals did he get against The Strongest the other day? :p
     
  14. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Gaitan, scored another beauty of goal last night. That’s 8 goals in 8 games played a pretty good strike rate.
     
  15. Don Boppero 3000

    Don Boppero 3000 DNALMQNLGLLMX!

    Jan 15, 2001
    National Museum of Mexican Art
    Club:
    Club América
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico


    I'll chalk up that perfomance to altitude. March 11th should prove me right.
     
  16. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    I would say Vicente Vuoso has been the most important player in the Copa Libertadores for either of the two Mexican teams. Without him Santos would be dead in the water.
     
  17. Levante

    Levante Member+

    Jul 28, 2001
    Martin Vuoso has a brother that plays in Santos?
     
  18. sidspaceman

    sidspaceman Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 20, 2002
    AMÉRICA DE CALI
    Club:
    America de Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia

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