Sunday, 2 August 2009

Hulk; the next Adriano?

When Adriano announced he quit Inter and is playing for Brazil, a search began. A search for the new main National team striker. Dunga; the Brazil National Coach wants most of his first team players to play in Europe. Names were thrown around like Luis Fabiano, Pato, Nilmar and Grafite. Grafite was the most worthy to take his place due to his impressive scoring record at Vfl Wolfsburg that season. Luis Fabiano finally got the place as Dunga is reluctant to play Pato; even as a sub. However, I felt that another player deserved to be mentioned, Hulk.

Hulk plays for Porto and was bought off Tokyo Verdy. He had an impressive first season. Shining in the Champion's League. Especially against Atletico Madrid. He helped Porto beat them and the Spanish press subbed him the new Ronaldo. His strength and shots are similar like Ronaldo but, his style of play is different. Hulk uses a variety of tricks and skills in his play.


Due to Lisandro Lopez leaving Hulk got the main lead at Porto. And he has shone in Pre season. Scoring 3 goals in the Peace Cup. 2 against Lyon knocking them out of the competition and 1 against Villa, a penalty. This season he seems to be taking the lead and Falcao is going to be the second striker. If he has another impressive season i would expect him to get in the 2010 World Cup Squad. He deserves a spot more then Diego Tardelli of Atletico Minierio for sure. What do you guys think?




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