Alexander Hleb - football's biggest ever myth?

Set to sign for Barcelona and was also tracked by Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

I have seen him play, like most, loads of times and have always come to the conclusion that he is dogshit - yet is to sign for one of the world's finest clubs.

Words fail me.

He's a good player. Not great but far better than dogshit

He's quality imo, one of Arsenal's best players last season.

Fletcher is a good player but you wouldn't expect him to sign for Barca, would you?

Originally Posted by Carrick

He's quality imo, one of Arsenal's best players last season.

yep, should score more goals with his ability.

very good player

last season

2 goals, 6 assists.

Originally Posted by Firswood Red

yep, should score more goals with his ability.

I couldn't believe he only scored 10 in 130 matches.

quality player though

Originally Posted by marlo stansfield

last season

2 goals, 6 assists.

Playing out of position.

Originally Posted by naes_sean

I couldn't believe he only scored 10 in 130 matches.

quality player though

that is shocking didn't realise it was that bad, especially for someone who played most of last season just off Adebayor.

Originally Posted by Carrick

Playing out of position.

What is his best position?

Originally Posted by Firswood Red

that is shocking didn't realise it was that bad, especially for someone who played most of last season just off Adebayor.

http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...797587,00.html

Hleb joined Arsenal in an £11.2million deal in 2005 and he has scored 10 goals in 130 appearances for the club.

Originally Posted by Firswood Red

that is shocking didn't realise it was that bad, especially for someone who played most of last season just off Adebayor.

He played more out wide a lot of the time.

He always looks lost when out on the wing imo.

Originally Posted by Carrick

He played more out wide a lot of the time.

even still his goals tally is terrible. I'm a big fan of him though, hope he does leave.

Originally Posted by Firswood Red

even still his goals tally is terrible. I'm a big fan of him though, hope he does leave.

If he doesn't score goals and doesn't create goals, what does he do?

I truly am entrigued to know.

Originally Posted by Firswood Red

even still his goals tally is terrible. I'm a big fan of him though, hope he does leave.

Yeah, he needs to be more selfish.


The assists tally is slightly misleading imo, he played a fundamental role in a lot of their goals last season.

Originally Posted by koppas

If he doesn't score goals and doesn't create goals, what does he do?

I truly am entrigued to know.

he does create goals, just happens he doesn't seem to be delivering the final pass.

he is a very positive player, drives at defences and commits players opening up space around him


he may not seem super dynamic but he is a very talented footballer

Originally Posted by Billy Baroo

he is a very positive player, drives at defences and commits players opening up space around him


he may not seem super dynamic but he is a very talented footballer

You're telling me.