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Post by doreen31987 on Mar 3, 2011 0:49:19 GMT 8
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Post by doreen31987 on Mar 3, 2011 0:51:49 GMT 8
Fil-Spanish striker seeks spot with Azkals BY BONG PEDRALVEZ SPEAKING no English but armed with dreams of playing for the Philippine Azkals, Filipino-Spanish striker Angel Aldeguer flew all the way from Malaga, Spain virtually nonstop and arrived in Manila last Tuesday to try out for the national men’s football team. With his cousin, Rafael Garcia, serving as his interpreter, the 6-foot-3 shaggy-haired Aldeguer was interviewed by head coach Hans Michael Weiss shortly before the squad’s practice at the International School Manila in Taguig City. The coaching staff will get to size up the 26-year-old forward, whose mother hails from Isabela, during four days of workouts at the ISM’s artificial pitch, which school management reportedly has kept off limits to media. Weiss said Aldeguer is being eyed as reinforcement for the Asian Challenge Cup group stage kicking off in Myanmar on March 21, assuming the Azkals hurdle Mongolia when they tangle in the return match of their AFC Challenge Cup series at the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator on March 15. The Azkals blanked the Blue Wolves 2-0 in the first leg of the series last Feb. 9 at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod. Aldeguer, who has been playing football since he was six, is a forward for Spanish third division Club Deportivo Ronda, Garcia said, adding his cousin earlier tried out for powerhouses Atletico Madrid and La Deportivo de Coruna. "Actually it was I who urged my first cousin to try out for the Azkals and told him to send his resume and videos of his performance," Garcia said. "Apparently, the coaching staff liked what they saw and invited him to try out for the team. So now he’s here." Aldeguer would be a welcome addition to the Azkal where he can use his experience, size and height for headers. Although still battling jet lag after his 13-hour flight from Spain, Aldeguer was eager to show off his skills to Weiss, who advised the player not to force himself too much. "He (Aldeguer) is coming from a cool climate in Europe while it is warmer over here," Weiss said. "We will give him time to adjust. Anyway he has four days to show us what he has got." National team liaison officer Ace Bright said they have started processing Aldeguer’s passport in the event he is tapped for the Myanmar tournament. Assistant coach Edsel Bracamonte said there would no problems in including the Fil-Spanish player into the official lineup "since he was part of the original 53-man list we submitted to the AFC." "We are allowed to make changes in the roster after our away match against Myanmar," Bracamonte said. Source: www.malaya.com.ph/mar03/sports2.html
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 3, 2011 5:46:31 GMT 8
This is great news. I was wondering when they would find players from Spain. Of all the European countries, Spain is the one closest to us culturally as well as by blood. He would be perfect for Coach Weiss possession oriented attacking system. We really need to find more of this kind of players in the Iberian peninsula as well as latin american countries as even lower division players in this countries tend to be very sound technically.
Article above says he is a striker but acc. to his bio he plays right midfield (mediocampista interior derecho).
He also seems to have started most of his games which means he is a really good player.
Bienvenido y Buena suerte Angel!
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Post by mowkymd on Mar 3, 2011 9:19:57 GMT 8
Enhorabuena Primo Angel !
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Post by takernz on Mar 3, 2011 10:50:57 GMT 8
Kabayan pala yan ni Antonio Banderas! Mukhang Antonio Banderas rin! hehehehe
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Post by nelsonvandyk on Mar 3, 2011 10:59:59 GMT 8
At last! A Filipino-Spanish mestizo footballer will play for the Azkals. This would be the best achievement for Philippine football. Historically, football was introduced by the Spaniards to our country in the 19th Century. It's time to revive and strengthen Philippine-Spanish relations and to establish a strong partnership between PFF and Royal Spanish Football Federation. Viva Filipinas!!! Mabuhay ang España!!!
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Post by streetunka on Mar 3, 2011 13:00:23 GMT 8
viva viva viva! nice our team is almost complete
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Post by vimjonk on Mar 3, 2011 13:45:50 GMT 8
At 6'3", he would be a perfect partner for Phil in the scoring department. With his size, he would be the tallest in the pitch and would be very easy to pick for crosses and knockdowns from Caligdong and James YH. Among the SEA nations, he would would be the centerbacks nightmare throughout the game and could easily open up defenses for other players on the team
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Post by curtlanceunited on Mar 3, 2011 14:00:53 GMT 8
Sergio Ramos Look-a-like... hehehe NICE!
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Post by logic09 on Mar 3, 2011 14:09:34 GMT 8
At 6'3", he would be a perfect partner for Phil in the scoring department. With his size, he would be the tallest in the pitch and would be very easy to pick for crosses and knockdowns from Caligdong and James YH. Among the SEA nations, he would would be the centerbacks nightmare throughout the game and could easily open up defenses for other players on the team -si, Perfecto!
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 3, 2011 14:29:09 GMT 8
He has scored 3 goals for his team this year from the midfielder position out of 27 games so it remains to be seen if he can score consistently if placed in the forward position. Most Spanish players keep the ball on the ground and pass it around so it remains to be seen if his height will be an advantage as we don't know how he plays. The English longball system which is based on crosses is not popular in Spain.
In SEA we already dominated physically in the Suzuki cup being taller than most of our opponents using McMenemy's long ball system. Weiss prefers keeping the ball on the ground but our team in the last game kept on using crosses as we were used to that system. Adding another tall player will only add to our advantage.
This is how he is described in Spanish in his bio:
# OTRAS OBSERVACIONES: Jugador fuerte,corpulento con muchisima calidad y capacidad para el desborde.Bastante experiencia en categoría superior, habiendo militado en equipos como Atletico de Madrid B,Levante B,Vecindario,Cordoba habiendo jugado un gran número de partidos en Segunda A, Lugo, Santa Eulalia, Mataró o Estepona.
From what I remember from Spanish class, he is described as being a strong player, big with plenty of quality and capacity to erupt. Plenty of experience in superior levels which goes on to list his previous teams.
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Post by vimjonk on Mar 3, 2011 14:43:33 GMT 8
^^^ Yup, we dominated in the size department last AFF competition, but it is on defense. Having a tall attacking player with a decent technical skills would double the threat. Just like Ibra, Eto'o, Dzeko and Bergkamp.
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Post by jvictor on Mar 3, 2011 14:45:43 GMT 8
Do you know who are the in the original 53-man list that was submitted to the AFC?
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Post by locotes on Mar 3, 2011 15:28:42 GMT 8
Im not sure if I missed something. questions; 1.Does he have a PH passport already?
2.Will he be going for tryouts or an automatic show-in coz he plays for Spanish third division Club Deportivo Ronda
3.If his name was on of the 53 name submitted, this guys been on PFF's radar na, PFF beat us on this player. Thats new.hahaha
6"3" players, thats a good height. I still believe height is still might at futbol.hahaha . I tried playing against 6"1" and 5 nothings, I rather play against the nothings.hahaha
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Post by maximus on Mar 3, 2011 15:48:25 GMT 8
Im not sure if I missed something. questions; 1.Does he have a PH passport already? 2.Will he be going for tryouts or an automatic show-in coz he plays for Spanish third division Club Deportivo Ronda 3.If his name was on of the 53 name submitted, this guys been on PFF's radar na, PFF beat us on this player. Thats new.hahaha 6"3" players, thats a good height. I still believe height is still might at futbol.hahaha . I tried playing against 6"1" and 5 nothings, I rather play against the nothings.hahaha to answer your first question, Does he have a PH passport already? National team liaison officer Ace Bright said they have started processing Aldeguer’s passport in the event he is tapped for the Myanmar tournament.#2 Will he be going for tryouts or an automatic show-in? According to Mr. Gracia, he sent his resume and videos of his performance and apparently, the coaching staff liked what they saw and invited him to try out for the team. Mr. Weiss said he has four days to show us what he has got. 3# If his name was on of the 53 name submitted, this guys been on PFF's radar na I believe they are constantly monitoring all of their prospects... and it is good coz they're now concentrating on scouting ...
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