Deputised for the benched Xavi in midfield, but looked a bit uncomfortable playing in a deeper role. A tad slow in offering aid to his full-backs by closing down the Osasuna threat on the flanks.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Cesc Fabregas vs Real Sociedad 19/8/2012
The most advanced of the three Barcelona central midfielders, Fabregas was in good form, dovetailing well with the front three to keep Socieded perpetually on the back foot. Faded a bit in the second half.
Cesc Fabregas Biography
Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas Soler born 4 May 1987) is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. He plays mainly as a central midfielder but has also played as a winger or a second striker on many occasions.
Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with Barcelona but was signed by Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16. Following injuries to key midfielders in the 2004–05 season, he went on to establish himself as Arsenal's starting central midfielder, playmaker and captain. He broke several of the club's records in the process, earning a reputation as one of the best young players for his position. In 2011, he returned to Barcelona.
In international football, the Spaniard's national career began when he represented the Under-17 side at the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Finland. As a result of his club performances, he was called up to the senior squad in 2006. He has played in the2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008, 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012, helping Spain to become eventual winners in the three most recent tournaments.
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