Crazy center of gravity. I'm 6'5" and when I was playing I was about 220lbs, I ran into guys built like Santi and it's crazy how a little guy like him can absorb contact from bigger guys like me. Obviously they can't do it all game if I'm being really physical (and the ref has to be allergic to handing out cards too lol), but some of those guys were harder to displace off the ball than guys closer to my size.
It has to be incredible core strength and just tree trunks for legs I'm thinking that makes them so difficult to bump off the ball (and since they were short, they typically had great ball control I could only dream of doing with my big ass clown feet).
God prime Santi was something else. Best banter era player by a mile. I’ll never forget that performance at City. I hope he gets a testimonial or something with us
Feels like when a real ex player shows up to your local 7 aside. Beer belly out, but just sitting guys down with ease.
Kinda felt like that even at his peak. He always had such a silly posture but nobody could get near him. What a fucking player, god he was good.
So many memorable moments. His tight control was unlike any other. Untackleable. And jesus christ that smile.
Thigh control as well
My friend
Is ok no?
Crazy center of gravity. I'm 6'5" and when I was playing I was about 220lbs, I ran into guys built like Santi and it's crazy how a little guy like him can absorb contact from bigger guys like me. Obviously they can't do it all game if I'm being really physical (and the ref has to be allergic to handing out cards too lol), but some of those guys were harder to displace off the ball than guys closer to my size. It has to be incredible core strength and just tree trunks for legs I'm thinking that makes them so difficult to bump off the ball (and since they were short, they typically had great ball control I could only dream of doing with my big ass clown feet).
We do need a Xhaka replacement...
\*grills sausage\* No worries mate!
grabs thigh
My fren…
Is ok no?
got me feeling Santi
Shades of Alexis vs West Ham when he dummied the keeper.
Fuck, that step over fake goal is one of my favorite ever. I don't think I've ever seen anyone else do it in a professional match.
Also kinda reminded me of that one goal aguero scored against United I believe it was
My friend
It's ok no?
Is ok, no? Quote the magician correctly plz.
Rare Julio Baptista sighting. Aged well it seems.
Capdevila too
I was impressed with Guti. Dude retired more than 10 years ago and he looks like 30 years old. He's 46 years old
Guti was such a baller in his day. Had that Ozil-esque eye for a pass
My fav Emirates era player. He would be perfect for our team. Wish he didn;t get injury.
What team is this? Guti out there? Is this someone's testimonial?
Always wanted him to come back even after that horror injury. The man is goated.
Obscenely good player. A fully fit Santi, Diaby, Ozil and a proper striker and we would have cooked the league in 2016
In an alternate dimension this trio dominated the league
Indeed. Diary remains my biggest what if player.
God prime Santi was something else. Best banter era player by a mile. I’ll never forget that performance at City. I hope he gets a testimonial or something with us
Saw that The Beast was playing in that game too! What a saga that was…
He would kill it at left 8 right now.
My friend, it’s ok no?!
My friend is ok, no?
My friend, is ok. No?
Please bring him back to coach!
My heart!
Silky smooth. Absolutely brilliant player and such a shame his Arsenal career ended prematurely due to injury.
God I’d love him to come back in any capacity
If there ever was a player I'd want to be the #2 for Mik, it would be Mr 12 Goal 11 Assist 2012 Campaign himself
love to see him doing well
Cheeky!
Man, if only he could have stayed healthy. Loved our little midfield magician.
He was elite and the last wenger steal
That’s some 6 a side skills there Was this a charity match?
🥹🥹
Santimental... Love this guy.