I was never too interested in watching football. And I cant claim to be too good at it either. But one day, sometime during during the UEFA champions league final 2002 I think, a friend of mine insisted that I watch some football clippings that he had.
Thats the first glimpse I got of Figo. And since then I’ve become an avid soccer fan.
Zidane might be the greatest there is. But if there is one player who can make you sit and watch a match just to watch him play, its Figo.
He brings with him a certain style and majesty thats so rare to find. Easily the best dribbler of the ball in the world, can play of both feet, terrific pace (when at his best), breathtaking free-kicks & shooting (on his better days) and inch-perfect passes and crosses ( nowadays just the passes not crosses)- thats probably a gist of Figo. And oh yes, the best Right winger in business.
At his best, when with brilliant ball control, when he bursts into the D and rushes at defenders - its one of the sights in football. And his runs down either flank, when it looks as though the ball is glued to his feet with no apparent effort - watching it can make your day!
Yes he’s inconsistent these days, losing some of the pace and stamina he used to have. He doesnt cross that well either, these days. And yet he’s the best mid-fielder in business after Zidane.
And more importantly a joy to watch - on any day!