Wednesday 1 February 2012

Prospects Corner: Mario Götze

I know we're supposed to be committed to the Premier League but I must devote our inaugural  "Prospects Corner" to Germany's next sensation. I'm not kidding, the kid is nuts! If you haven't heard of this wonder-kid yet, (12 International caps and 2 goals already, making him the youngest player EVER to achieve such a feat!!) I would strongly suggest checking out one of the thousand Youtube videos on him — horrific trance/house music and all. Nothing against house or trance music it just sounds like cocaine. I'm getting off topic. Götze came through (what is now becoming) the coveted ranks of the Borrusia Dortmund youth academy. His time there was short and at the tender age of 17, manager Jürgen Klopp promoted him to the first team. He took his chance exceedingly well making 5 appearances that season. The writing was on the wall and the next season Götze was handed the number 11 kit and a full starter for Borrusia Dortmund (BVB). His attacking genesis helped propel Dortmund to the Bundesliga Championship, tallying 6 goals and 11 assists. WOW! A few more statistics why don't ya! This is a blog not the BBC. Focus man, focus! Götze is by far the best attacking midfielder in Germany (a bold statement, I know) I would go even as far as to say he's challenging the much coveted Neymar for best young player (if you haven't heard of him then you're REALLY  not paying the necessary attention to achieve footy nerdness like me). Give him two seasons and Mario Götze will be showing Andrés Iniesta a few tricks on proper attacking movement and passing.

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