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Here's an article on him written last year.
Why Diego Rolán could be the next great Uruguayan forward
There was a moment back in November in a friendly between Uruguay and Chile that let you know Diego Rolán is something special.
As he was making a run towards the right post of Chile’s goal, a looping ball came over the top of Rolán’s shoulder and his right foot connected with it as if it had been set up on a tee. The Chilean crowd sucked in its breath as the ball rocketed past Claudio Bravo, but the shot went just wide, and Chile could exhale.
Diego Rolán is a product of the historically excellent youth system of Montevideo club Defensor Sporting, a club dwarfed by their neighbors Club Nacíonal and Peñarol but who have made a name for themselves on the continent for their ability to consistently churn out exceptional youngsters.
Rolán moved to Bordeaux after an excellent showing in the U20 South American championship in 2013, and after an initial struggle with homesickness, the 21 year-old is showing he may just be the next in line of Uruguay’s recent history of great forwards.
With Luís Suarez still facing suspension from the national team and Edison Cavani’s baffling form, Rolán has been thrust into Óscar Tabárez’s plans for the Copa América this summer and is outshining the struggling Cavani in Uruguay’s recent friendlies.
Rolán has drawn comparisons to fellow countrymen Edison Cavani (more specifically, the Cavani before he lost form for PSG) and Luís Suarez, and is part of a new generation of Uruguayan talent that includes José Giménez and Giorgian De Arrascaeta who look set to be important players on the international scene in years to come.
Originally a central-striker, Rolán has adapted to a wide-forward role for Bordeaux where he starts on the right wing and has the freedom to come inside and act as a support striker to the main number 9. The switch has done wonders for Rolán’s development in France, giving him more time and space to better utilize his skill-set and drawing the watchful eyes of scouts.
Strengths
An intelligent player dripping with natural talent and a strong character, Rolán has all the makings of an elite goalscorer. Playing as a wide-forward for Bordeaux and off of a main striker for Uruguay has allowed him to better utilize his quickness, which he uses to constantly make darting off-the-ball runs that are difficult for opposition defenses to track.
Rolán is a natural dribbler, always looking composed with the ball at his feet and a calmness in front of goal not usually seen in someone his age. Moving out wide has also helped him improve on his vision and passing, and true to the traditional Uruguayan character, he adopted to the defensive demands of the wide position without complaint and works hard for the team.
His natural ability provide moments of brilliance you simply cannot coach; you either have it or you don’t. Combined with his self-confidence and strong attitude, and he becomes near-unplayable for defenders when he is on his game.
Weaknesses
For all of his ability however, his game is obviously not without faults. He does not possess the physical strength as of yet to return to a central area to be the focal point of an attack, and is still adapting to the distribution part of the game that is required from a wide-player.
He has shown flashes of his ability to provide for his teammates, but to become an elite wide-player and an elite forward overall, which he has the potential to be, he needs to find consistency with his final ball.
Next
While Rolán’s ability is undeniable and his performances for Bordeaux have greatly improved, he may not draw the full attention of Europe’s big clubs until the Copa América this summer. International tournaments are known for making superstars out of lesser-known players, and with his growing importance for the Uruguayan national team as an attacking force, this summer could be a pivotal point in the young forward’s career.
Why Diego Rolán could be the next great Uruguayan forward
There was a moment back in November in a friendly between Uruguay and Chile that let you know Diego Rolán is something special.
As he was making a run towards the right post of Chile’s goal, a looping ball came over the top of Rolán’s shoulder and his right foot connected with it as if it had been set up on a tee. The Chilean crowd sucked in its breath as the ball rocketed past Claudio Bravo, but the shot went just wide, and Chile could exhale.
Diego Rolán is a product of the historically excellent youth system of Montevideo club Defensor Sporting, a club dwarfed by their neighbors Club Nacíonal and Peñarol but who have made a name for themselves on the continent for their ability to consistently churn out exceptional youngsters.
Rolán moved to Bordeaux after an excellent showing in the U20 South American championship in 2013, and after an initial struggle with homesickness, the 21 year-old is showing he may just be the next in line of Uruguay’s recent history of great forwards.
With Luís Suarez still facing suspension from the national team and Edison Cavani’s baffling form, Rolán has been thrust into Óscar Tabárez’s plans for the Copa América this summer and is outshining the struggling Cavani in Uruguay’s recent friendlies.
Rolán has drawn comparisons to fellow countrymen Edison Cavani (more specifically, the Cavani before he lost form for PSG) and Luís Suarez, and is part of a new generation of Uruguayan talent that includes José Giménez and Giorgian De Arrascaeta who look set to be important players on the international scene in years to come.
Originally a central-striker, Rolán has adapted to a wide-forward role for Bordeaux where he starts on the right wing and has the freedom to come inside and act as a support striker to the main number 9. The switch has done wonders for Rolán’s development in France, giving him more time and space to better utilize his skill-set and drawing the watchful eyes of scouts.
Strengths
An intelligent player dripping with natural talent and a strong character, Rolán has all the makings of an elite goalscorer. Playing as a wide-forward for Bordeaux and off of a main striker for Uruguay has allowed him to better utilize his quickness, which he uses to constantly make darting off-the-ball runs that are difficult for opposition defenses to track.
Rolán is a natural dribbler, always looking composed with the ball at his feet and a calmness in front of goal not usually seen in someone his age. Moving out wide has also helped him improve on his vision and passing, and true to the traditional Uruguayan character, he adopted to the defensive demands of the wide position without complaint and works hard for the team.
His natural ability provide moments of brilliance you simply cannot coach; you either have it or you don’t. Combined with his self-confidence and strong attitude, and he becomes near-unplayable for defenders when he is on his game.
Weaknesses
For all of his ability however, his game is obviously not without faults. He does not possess the physical strength as of yet to return to a central area to be the focal point of an attack, and is still adapting to the distribution part of the game that is required from a wide-player.
He has shown flashes of his ability to provide for his teammates, but to become an elite wide-player and an elite forward overall, which he has the potential to be, he needs to find consistency with his final ball.
Next
While Rolán’s ability is undeniable and his performances for Bordeaux have greatly improved, he may not draw the full attention of Europe’s big clubs until the Copa América this summer. International tournaments are known for making superstars out of lesser-known players, and with his growing importance for the Uruguayan national team as an attacking force, this summer could be a pivotal point in the young forward’s career.
bullensboy
Player Valuation: £2.5m
His youtube reminds me of Naismith
Mind you, Niasse's youtube reminded me of Pele
Mind you, Niasse's youtube reminded me of Pele
lancs blue
Player Valuation: £35m
is he related to Roland Rat
Ashtonian
Banned on request
I'm inHere's an article on him written last year.
Why Diego Rolán could be the next great Uruguayan forward
There was a moment back in November in a friendly between Uruguay and Chile that let you know Diego Rolán is something special.
As he was making a run towards the right post of Chile’s goal, a looping ball came over the top of Rolán’s shoulder and his right foot connected with it as if it had been set up on a tee. The Chilean crowd sucked in its breath as the ball rocketed past Claudio Bravo, but the shot went just wide, and Chile could exhale.
Diego Rolán is a product of the historically excellent youth system of Montevideo club Defensor Sporting, a club dwarfed by their neighbors Club Nacíonal and Peñarol but who have made a name for themselves on the continent for their ability to consistently churn out exceptional youngsters.
Rolán moved to Bordeaux after an excellent showing in the U20 South American championship in 2013, and after an initial struggle with homesickness, the 21 year-old is showing he may just be the next in line of Uruguay’s recent history of great forwards.
With Luís Suarez still facing suspension from the national team and Edison Cavani’s baffling form, Rolán has been thrust into Óscar Tabárez’s plans for the Copa América this summer and is outshining the struggling Cavani in Uruguay’s recent friendlies.
Rolán has drawn comparisons to fellow countrymen Edison Cavani (more specifically, the Cavani before he lost form for PSG) and Luís Suarez, and is part of a new generation of Uruguayan talent that includes José Giménez and Giorgian De Arrascaeta who look set to be important players on the international scene in years to come.
Originally a central-striker, Rolán has adapted to a wide-forward role for Bordeaux where he starts on the right wing and has the freedom to come inside and act as a support striker to the main number 9. The switch has done wonders for Rolán’s development in France, giving him more time and space to better utilize his skill-set and drawing the watchful eyes of scouts.
Strengths
An intelligent player dripping with natural talent and a strong character, Rolán has all the makings of an elite goalscorer. Playing as a wide-forward for Bordeaux and off of a main striker for Uruguay has allowed him to better utilize his quickness, which he uses to constantly make darting off-the-ball runs that are difficult for opposition defenses to track.
Rolán is a natural dribbler, always looking composed with the ball at his feet and a calmness in front of goal not usually seen in someone his age. Moving out wide has also helped him improve on his vision and passing, and true to the traditional Uruguayan character, he adopted to the defensive demands of the wide position without complaint and works hard for the team.
His natural ability provide moments of brilliance you simply cannot coach; you either have it or you don’t. Combined with his self-confidence and strong attitude, and he becomes near-unplayable for defenders when he is on his game.
Weaknesses
For all of his ability however, his game is obviously not without faults. He does not possess the physical strength as of yet to return to a central area to be the focal point of an attack, and is still adapting to the distribution part of the game that is required from a wide-player.
He has shown flashes of his ability to provide for his teammates, but to become an elite wide-player and an elite forward overall, which he has the potential to be, he needs to find consistency with his final ball.
Next
While Rolán’s ability is undeniable and his performances for Bordeaux have greatly improved, he may not draw the full attention of Europe’s big clubs until the Copa América this summer. International tournaments are known for making superstars out of lesser-known players, and with his growing importance for the Uruguayan national team as an attacking force, this summer could be a pivotal point in the young forward’s career.
catcherintherye
Player Valuation: £80m
Decent prospect plays off each flank and through the middle. Quite versatile and would be able to play alongside as well as instead of Rolan.
Feels very much like a Southampton signing that tends to go well, so would be quite happy with him.
Feels very much like a Southampton signing that tends to go well, so would be quite happy with him.
Who the heck is this?
Carlos Bacca is available for 26m which is an absolute steal. Swerve these jarg no marks.
Carlos Bacca is available for 26m which is an absolute steal. Swerve these jarg no marks.
On the list of 5 young players to watch at the Copa America
http://outsideoftheboot.com/2015/06/17/5-young-players-copa-america-2015/
That Diego Rolan has so quickly become a part not only of Uruguay’s squads but also their first-choice eleven is, at least in part, down to the lengthy suspension of Luis Suarez and the retirement of Diego Forlan. That said, with Suarez’s ban likely to last through the tournament, the lanky Bordeaux forward has, provided he turns in a strong showing, every opportunity to make himself a fixture for La Celeste in the years to come.
The beneficiary of a teammate’s extended absence for his club, as well as his country, Rolan became Bordeaux’s main striker when injury hit Cheick Diabaté in December. In the season’s second half, Rolán has become a real force, shrugging off disciplinary issues in January to become the team’s focal point in attack. Playing alongside another striker in a 4-3-1-2, often the hulking Isaac Kiesse-Thelin, Rolan has done quite well to record ten league goals in 2015, capping off the season with a sublime brace against Montpellier. His performances in propelling Bordeaux to European qualification have been superb and perhaps Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez might take a page from Willy Sagnol’s tactics. With Edinson Cavani partnering Rolán up top, Uruguay would have the balance of an imposing target man and a sylph-like “second striker”, albeit one with a dangerous shot.
While Uruguay lack the kind of play-maker that Bordeaux have in Wahbi Khazri, Rolan showed in the first match against Jamaica that he can occupy similar positions. Even though nominally a striker, he showed no hesitation to track back or drift into wide areas, his ability with the ball at his feet driving the attack and drawing free kicks such as the one that led to Uruguay’s goal. Rolan is also no stranger to hard work, a formidable asset at a young age, and something that Tabarez has repeatedly demonstrated he values with his team selections. Rolan actually led the team in tackles against Jamaica, and the hope here is that, with a strong tournament, even upon Suarez’s eventual return, the Bordeaux youngster can retain his place, his particular blend of instinctive finishing and work rate key to any potential success for his country.
http://outsideoftheboot.com/2015/06/17/5-young-players-copa-america-2015/
That Diego Rolan has so quickly become a part not only of Uruguay’s squads but also their first-choice eleven is, at least in part, down to the lengthy suspension of Luis Suarez and the retirement of Diego Forlan. That said, with Suarez’s ban likely to last through the tournament, the lanky Bordeaux forward has, provided he turns in a strong showing, every opportunity to make himself a fixture for La Celeste in the years to come.
The beneficiary of a teammate’s extended absence for his club, as well as his country, Rolan became Bordeaux’s main striker when injury hit Cheick Diabaté in December. In the season’s second half, Rolán has become a real force, shrugging off disciplinary issues in January to become the team’s focal point in attack. Playing alongside another striker in a 4-3-1-2, often the hulking Isaac Kiesse-Thelin, Rolan has done quite well to record ten league goals in 2015, capping off the season with a sublime brace against Montpellier. His performances in propelling Bordeaux to European qualification have been superb and perhaps Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez might take a page from Willy Sagnol’s tactics. With Edinson Cavani partnering Rolán up top, Uruguay would have the balance of an imposing target man and a sylph-like “second striker”, albeit one with a dangerous shot.
While Uruguay lack the kind of play-maker that Bordeaux have in Wahbi Khazri, Rolan showed in the first match against Jamaica that he can occupy similar positions. Even though nominally a striker, he showed no hesitation to track back or drift into wide areas, his ability with the ball at his feet driving the attack and drawing free kicks such as the one that led to Uruguay’s goal. Rolan is also no stranger to hard work, a formidable asset at a young age, and something that Tabarez has repeatedly demonstrated he values with his team selections. Rolan actually led the team in tackles against Jamaica, and the hope here is that, with a strong tournament, even upon Suarez’s eventual return, the Bordeaux youngster can retain his place, his particular blend of instinctive finishing and work rate key to any potential success for his country.
A player I've never heard of nearly crashes the forum. What will happen if we sign someone famous? The site will be down for months. Will life ever be the same?
The Cowboy
Player Valuation: £60m
I would love it, LOVE IT, if we could unearth the next South American superstar. Like the way the RS did with Suarez. He was just an established player when he joined them, but he was on a whole different level when he left.
JamesN
Player Valuation: £500k
ijjysmith
Calm
Here's an article on him written last year.
Why Diego Rolán could be the next great Uruguayan forward
There was a moment back in November in a friendly between Uruguay and Chile that let you know Diego Rolán is something special.
As he was making a run towards the right post of Chile’s goal, a looping ball came over the top of Rolán’s shoulder and his right foot connected with it as if it had been set up on a tee. The Chilean crowd sucked in its breath as the ball rocketed past Claudio Bravo, but the shot went just wide, and Chile could exhale.
Diego Rolán is a product of the historically excellent youth system of Montevideo club Defensor Sporting, a club dwarfed by their neighbors Club Nacíonal and Peñarol but who have made a name for themselves on the continent for their ability to consistently churn out exceptional youngsters.
Rolán moved to Bordeaux after an excellent showing in the U20 South American championship in 2013, and after an initial struggle with homesickness, the 21 year-old is showing he may just be the next in line of Uruguay’s recent history of great forwards.
With Luís Suarez still facing suspension from the national team and Edison Cavani’s baffling form, Rolán has been thrust into Óscar Tabárez’s plans for the Copa América this summer and is outshining the struggling Cavani in Uruguay’s recent friendlies.
Rolán has drawn comparisons to fellow countrymen Edison Cavani (more specifically, the Cavani before he lost form for PSG) and Luís Suarez, and is part of a new generation of Uruguayan talent that includes José Giménez and Giorgian De Arrascaeta who look set to be important players on the international scene in years to come.
Originally a central-striker, Rolán has adapted to a wide-forward role for Bordeaux where he starts on the right wing and has the freedom to come inside and act as a support striker to the main number 9. The switch has done wonders for Rolán’s development in France, giving him more time and space to better utilize his skill-set and drawing the watchful eyes of scouts.
Strengths
An intelligent player dripping with natural talent and a strong character, Rolán has all the makings of an elite goalscorer. Playing as a wide-forward for Bordeaux and off of a main striker for Uruguay has allowed him to better utilize his quickness, which he uses to constantly make darting off-the-ball runs that are difficult for opposition defenses to track.
Rolán is a natural dribbler, always looking composed with the ball at his feet and a calmness in front of goal not usually seen in someone his age. Moving out wide has also helped him improve on his vision and passing, and true to the traditional Uruguayan character, he adopted to the defensive demands of the wide position without complaint and works hard for the team.
His natural ability provide moments of brilliance you simply cannot coach; you either have it or you don’t. Combined with his self-confidence and strong attitude, and he becomes near-unplayable for defenders when he is on his game.
Weaknesses
For all of his ability however, his game is obviously not without faults. He does not possess the physical strength as of yet to return to a central area to be the focal point of an attack, and is still adapting to the distribution part of the game that is required from a wide-player.
He has shown flashes of his ability to provide for his teammates, but to become an elite wide-player and an elite forward overall, which he has the potential to be, he needs to find consistency with his final ball.
Next
While Rolán’s ability is undeniable and his performances for Bordeaux have greatly improved, he may not draw the full attention of Europe’s big clubs until the Copa América this summer. International tournaments are known for making superstars out of lesser-known players, and with his growing importance for the Uruguayan national team as an attacking force, this summer could be a pivotal point in the young forward’s career.
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