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Why The Leipzig Defender Is Here To Stay

Why The Leipzig Defender Is Here To Stay

Croatia has truly been a boon for the footballing world. The 2018 World Cup finalists have been excellent in producing world-class players regularly. Luka Modric, Matteo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic, and Ivan Rakitic are some of the most heralded names of this generation.

The next crop of players is also making a steady name for themselves, including Lovro Majer and Luka Sucic. However, the brightest talent in this pool is of course Josko Gvardiol.

🗣️ Joško #Gvardiol:

“As a young player, it was important to come to a club that can help me take the next step in my career. That is exactly what #RBLeipzig is all about. The club has shown several times how players can develop and improve here.”

🔴⚪ #DieRotenBullen pic.twitter.com/lP4O2o03IU

— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) September 28, 2020

 

The centre-back for RB Leipzig is just 20-years-old but is already an established player for club and country. Gvardiol has been excellent ever since bursting onto the scene with Dinamo Zagreb in 2019.

He is set to become a star for the ages if he can continue his upward rise. There’s nothing that says he will stop. FootTheBall brings the Josko Gvardiol Scout Report.

 

Josko Gvardiol scout report

A progressive defender

The Josko Gvardiol scout report cannot begin without highlighting how he is not a defender at all. Yes, Gvardiol is nowhere near a traditional centre-back. One look at his numbers makes it clear that…

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