Matias De Federico: The Dazzling ‘New Messi’ Heading To Liverpool?
Liverpool are reportedly preparing a bid for the Argentinian starlet Matias De Federico who has been labelled the ‘new Lionel Messi’ in his homeland after a starring role in Huracan’s surprise Clausura league title win.
This led to a call-up by Argentina coach Diego Maradona who gave the 20-year-old his debut in a 3-1 win over Panama back in May in which De Federico scored.
De Federico was born in Buenos Aires and his comparisons with Messi are obvious due to 5 ft 7 stature and excellent ability to dribble. The Huracan star has established himself as a top player this season, making 20 league appearances (19 starts) and scoring 6 goals in both the Apertura (Opening) and Clausura (Closing) championships. Previous to this, De Federico had started just one league game and made 14 substitute league appearances. However, as Huracan took the Clausura title, De Federico and his young team-mate Javier Pastore have received many plaudits.
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Liverpool are thought to be leading the chase for the talented youngster and will have been encouraged by recent quotes from the winger, “I like to watch the English Premier League, it is very fast and I think that it would suit my speed well.”
The Argentine starlet plays predominantly on the right-hand side like Messi but is also left-footed so can be dangerous whether cutting inside or going down the flank. Huracan rejected a bid from Brazilian side Botafago last season but Liverpool should have the finances to sign the youngster to join fellow Argentines Emiliano Insua and Javier Mascherano at Anfield.
Do Liverpool need a player like De Federico who is renowned for his pace and crossing ability? Should Liverpool look to sign a finished product rather than an exciting young talent? Let’s hear your views.
Tags: Argentina, Huracan, Liverpool, Matis De Federico
June 30th, 2009 at 16:16
Looks a good player and I would definitely welcome him to Anfield!! Hope this ‘rumour’ is true??
June 30th, 2009 at 16:20
This is exactly what we need, a versatile winger for either flank and someone who could act as cover for Torres if need be. Costs less than a lot around. Chips in with goals and is young. Knows Insua and so you can imagine the two overlapping on the left, or even with Johnson down the right. As a long term investment could make the club a lot of money. But if he’s a patch on messi then we could, should and would have a lot of competition bringing him to Pool.
June 30th, 2009 at 17:22
DEFITINLY!!!!
this is the man what we are looking for a long time…this is the guy who is missing long time in our team..young, talented, skillfull, and im sure he will be the next messi in liverpool…
COME ON RAFFA..!!!
DO IT..
GO FOR HIM…!!!
BUY HIMMMM!!!
LIVERPOOL FOR LIFE!!!
YNWA!!!
June 30th, 2009 at 18:36
This is what we have been looking for at LFC. With Afellay, we can let masch and alonso leave. They dont want to play for lfc anymore.Then, why to keep them. Better cash on them.
June 30th, 2009 at 19:58
This guy is fast and quite good in dribbling. He can be the right wing to add value for areas that kuyt may not be able to deliver.
Although he may not make some impacts on the team, he can be a useful squad player.
Of course, to compete for champion, buying finished product, esp. star, is preferrable than buying players with potential.
June 30th, 2009 at 22:55
hes 20 and messi is what? 19 so how can he be the next messi :S bit old for that??
June 30th, 2009 at 22:55
Rafa is the man
June 30th, 2009 at 23:13
Messi…… d.o.b 24th June 1987 so he is 22
July 1st, 2009 at 01:22
if we buy this player,i think we dont need buy silva..
July 1st, 2009 at 02:32
with his ability, i think Rafa can have more option (beside Riera/benayoun).
Go get him……RAFA
July 1st, 2009 at 08:43
Reminds me of Fowler at his best. If the rest of his game is as good as these clips thenm let’s hope we sign him.
July 1st, 2009 at 13:32
excellent player liverpool needs a creative player like this
also buy ; ever banega excellent defensive midfielder, brazilian costa, drenthe, adam johnson and downing would be great
sell ; riera, dossena, degen, babel, arbeloa, alonso and for 50 million also mascherano.
August 18th, 2009 at 18:11
De Federico will sign with Corinthians/SP (Brazil) ’cause he wants to play with Ronaldo! Maybe we can sell him in 2011…
Corinthians…….the best soccer team ever!!!!
September 18th, 2009 at 08:21
here is the title winning player for Liverpool. we need someone who can take the pressure off Torres and Gerrerd to score goal. and this kid can surely fit in well in LFC