Despite owning a Lamborghini, Hughes is unable to drive and ends up burning his keys to break a team-wide curse. Jeff: Its not like Apple made another sizable investment in soccer content or anything! and FIFA (84 potential) both think Gordon has a chance to be better than Hughes, his 75 overall rating and similar dribbling and pace ratings bring him into the fold for our team. Niko Kova on Thiago after the double-winning 201819 season. to find the closest real Premier League players for each Richmond character. [36] On 26 April, after VfL Wolfsburg lost to Borussia Mnchengladbach, Thiago won his second Bundesliga title for Bayern. 5. : Before the season kicked off, we were trying to find Teds real life equivalent. While its common knowledge that Rojas was largely based on Javier Chicharito Hernndez, his lovable personality, penchant for goals and unfortunate injury track record runs parallel to Manchester Uniteds Marcus Rashford (81 overal) among current Premier League players. [36], On 17 April, he scored a goal and provided an assist to help defeat the hosts Sporting 20 in the Derby de Lisboa, being named man of the match. Defensive midfielder: Roy Kent 83 overall, 83 potential, The obvious comparison for Kent would be Roy Keane, but the Irishmans FUT Icons ratings are out of reach for the near-retirement version of Kent thats in the game. [53][54] Nez usually opts to rely on intelligent positioning and timing of runs in between defenders, specially in attacking the space between a fullback and centre-back at the backpost, often initially curving his run away from the centre back before moving back infield. Arlo/Ash is better at working the overlap and trying an occasional shot, while George/Jeff prefers to dribble and cross. Replaced by Konate. Got a grip of the game after the shock of the opening goal, but was beaten too easily for the second goal and then made some sloppy mistakes in the second half, culminating with the concession of the penalty. Struggled to get the balance between attack and defence right, and was second best against Saka. [57][58] On 4 April, he scored a header which secured Bayern Munich a 21 away victory over Sevilla FC in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. [59] He finished the season with seven goals in 31 appearances.[60]. We cant imagine the identity crisis these fictional characters are experiencing as they fire up FIFA 23. [73], On 17 October 2020, Thiago played his second game for Liverpool in a 22 away league draw against local rivals Everton. (82 overall) represents the games closest comparison, coming near to replicating Obisanyas defensive awareness without sacrificing any pace, finishing chops or general pleasantness. Leader. On 5 February 2017, he scored a brace in a 60 home Super League win against Veria [78] Thiago did not make a single appearance in the cup run. Overall Richmond team rating: 78 (81 attack, 79 midfield, 77 defense). Pep Guardiola to the press prior to the signing. Unfortunately, a knee injury resulted in an extended layoff that made it harder for the Greyhound to score goals. A Lauren James goal against Man Utd? Sure, Scott Parker could win on a rainy Tuesday in Stoke. [50], In June 2021, Nez was included in the final 26-man Uruguay squad for the 2021 Copa Amrica in Brazil. On for Salah with the game poised and got stuck in. On at half time, and was given a torrid time by Martinelli. If he commits at all to a challenge and misses, its too easy for an opponent to blow past him. Having played eight games for the Montreal Impact, the Canadian is now a dependable shot-stopper for the Greyhounds. Brooks: At first glance, looking at Richmonds team rating and all of these real-world player equivalents, I wondered how a team with this much quality could get relegated even if they had no manager at all. The Liverpool man is in a different phase of his career, given his injuries in recent years, but his ratings still give him enough spring in his step to fill in across the park. Called "an extraordinary player" by Xavi in 2013,[61] Thiago has been noted for his accurate distribution of the ball, as he possesses great passing technique and vision, and maintained a 90.2% pass success rate throughout the 201617 Bundesliga season, higher than any other player in Germany. Jeff: Before the season kicked off, we were trying to find Teds real life equivalent. With the player only having a year left on his Bayern contract, Liverpool were able to purchase Thiago for just 20 million, with the potential for a further 5m in add-ons. [93] Despite his reputation as a world class midfielder in the media, Thiago has often struggled with injuries throughout his career. [69][70] Thiago made his debut for Liverpool on 20 September, coming off the bench at half-time as Liverpool won 20 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. This page was last edited on 31 October 2022, at 19:47. Diogo Jos Teixeira da Silva (born 4 December 1996), known as Diogo Jota (Portuguese pronunciation: [diou t]), is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool and the Portugal national team.. Jota started his career with Paos de Ferreira, before signing for La Liga club Atltico Madrid in 2016. But then I looked at the current Premier League table in real life and Leicester City (79) and Wolves (78) are both around/in the relegation zone with FIFA 23 team ratings on par with Richmonds. [41] On 17 March, Thiago scored a goal in a brilliant comeback against Juventus as his side came from 20 down to gain a 42 victory in the Champions League round of sixteen tie. I received an email that I created a new SoFIFA account, but I didnt sign up for a new account, 3. Then caught out over-committing against Martinelli for Arsenal's second goal. How do I update SoFIFA profile information like my name and email? A knee injury, it turns out. Theyre capable of contending for Europe, but theyre also drawing nearly every game to start the year? He scored on his international debut against Peru. For scale, Bournemouth props up the Premier League rankings at a 74, while Watford and Burnley top the Championship with a 73 overall. I really want to see Rodgers and Gerrard in a contest to defend their approaches to management. [45][46] On 21 September, he scored his first goal of the season in a 30 victory over Hertha BSC. Specifically: how good are the players on an AFC Richmond side that (spoiler alert) endured relegation? Better from the left, and delivered a beautiful assist for Firmino to make it 2-2. [101][102], He possesses dual citizenship: Brazilian citizenship along with Spanish citizenship. Liverpool then signed him in June 2022 for a transfer worth 75million (64million). Coverage includes Live blogs, video, pictures, analysis and more [41] The following day, the club confirmed the deal, for 64million, with add-ons potentially taking overall fee to 85million at a later date, making him Liverpool's record transfer. On 6 October 2017, he scored his first goal for his national team in the 26th minute against Albania in a World Cup qualifier. [19] Bayern would pay 20 million to Barcelona directly with the remainder being covered by the proceeds of a friendly to be played between the two teams at some point in the following four years and by Thiago foregoing some money owed to him by Barcelona. I have to applaud the show for its approach to realism. Of course, much of the Frenchmans character comes from his romantic side, as he had to part with sand from a moonlit tryst with a supermodel in the curse episode. His ability to drift into the box and create space was a major part of his game, while also being aided by the presence of another striker (either Haris Seferovic or Gonalo Ramos), which enabled Nez to vacate his wide position to take up more positions in the penalty area. He often makes adjustments to his footwork to find space in the box and he also uses his body either to avoid a foul, but forcefully enough to arrive at a cross ahead of his marker. He left the Emirates wearing a brace and using crutches. [7], Nez scored his first professional goal on 13 October 2018, netting the opener in a 20 home defeat of Fnix. Taken off at half-time having taken a blow to the ankle. [84], Thiago was named in Spain's 30-man provisional squad for the 2014 World Cup on 13 May of that year. As it stands, Tottenhams, (83 overall) carry the more similar ratings. There's something about the sight of Arsenal which brings out the best of Firmino in the penalty area, and so it proved again here. In the game, Tartt is a standout as both a striker and a No. With Liverpool, he won the FA Cup in 2022. While hes a rotational figure for AFC Richmond, Montlaur is a FIFA Career Mode players dream. They have dropped points in six of their first eight league games, and have only scored first in one of them. [63], Amidst heavy media speculation linking him with a potential move to Liverpool,[64] Thiago played for Bayern in the Champions League quarter-final against his former team Barcelona, participating in an 82 demolition of the Catalan outfit. How DARE they include a fictional team in a video game that also allows you to wholly invent players and managers out of thin air? [30] His season ended due to a knee ligament tear against 1899 Hoffenheim six days later,[31] although Bayern went on to win the league and cup. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was left in disbelief as he found out defender Andy Robertson was stronger than him in the new FIFA 23 video game. You havent, but AFC Richmonds in-show squad features Arlo Dixon at right back and Jeff Goodman (named after comedian Ed Goodman, apparently) on the left. (UTC). Probably shouldn't have been taken off. Right midfielder: Sam Obisanya 81 overall, 88 potential. We looked beyond a players overall rating to try to compare physical and technical abilities, as well as player-specific traits. How do I add a profile picture or change my current picture on SoFIFA? Formerly of Cardiff City, Hughes comes into his own as a team player after Jamie Tartt initially leaves AFC Richmond. [33] Four days later, he again replaced Lahm in a DFB-Pokal quarter-final at Bayer Leverkusen, scoring the winning goal in the penalty shootout after a goalless draw. [20], On 3 December, after three weeks off from COVID-19,[21] he returned to action against Lech Pozna in the Europa League group stage, scoring Benfica's second goal in a 40 home victory. Specifically: how good are the players on an AFC Richmond side that (spoiler alert) endured relegation? Striker: Dani Rojas 82 overall, 83 potential. He played as a striker and a left inside-forward in a 442 and 343 formations, with the responsibilities in these roles, shifting on Benfica's ball possession or counter-attacking approaches for games. Rashford and Rojas also each have high skill move abilities and eerily similar ratings across the board, making Rashford an easy addition for this exercise. (77 overall) a multi-faceted squad option, hes also engaged to Perrie Edwards of Little Mix fame. A few dodgy passes into midfield, and struggled to clear his lines effectively. Despite owning a Lamborghini, Hughes is unable to drive and ends up burning his keys to break a team-wide curse. [44], Thiago started the 201617 season under new club manager Carlo Ancelotti by winning the 2016 DFL-Supercup with a 20 victory against his club's rival Borussia Dortmund on 15 August 2016. His on-field doppelganger has similar taste in cars, as Evertons Anthony Gordon was pictured filling his own Lambo over the summer with a vanity plate reading AG10 BOY. While Chelsea and FIFA (84 potential) both think Gordon has a chance to be better than Hughes, his 75 overall rating and similar dribbling and pace ratings bring him into the fold for our team. Sure, the defeat stings, but the sight of yet another key player leaving the field injured will have Klopp tearing his hair out. Thiago joined Barcelona aged 14, and made his first team debut in 2009. How do I update SoFIFA profile information like my name and email? [30] Three days later, he scored two goals in a 30 home win over Sporting da Covilh to send his team into the semi-finals of the 202122 Taa da Liga,[31] though, while he was away on international duty for Uruguay, Benfica were defeated 21 by crosstown rivals Sporting CP in the final. Show Hide. With the rest of the squad composed of faceless counterparts akin to Dixon and Goodman, Ted Lassos men come in at a respectable 78 overall rating. Well, the man committed to it. As he is Brazilian, was born in Italy and grew up in Spain, Thiago was eligible to represent Brazil, Italy and Spain, ultimately choosing the latter. [28] Four days later, in a match against Eintracht Frankfurt, he set a Bundesliga record with 185 touches of the ball. [92], Thiago is a highly creative and technically gifted playmaker, with excellent dribbling skills and ball control, which allows him to operate effectively in a deep-seated playmaking role as a central midfielder, although he is also capable of playing in a more advanced role as an attacking midfielder. How is Lasso still in a job? All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners.All company, product, and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only.TermsPrivacyFAQ. In fact, few real-life wide men are as adept at playing in all phases of the game these days, as many teams opt for wingers instead of wide midfielders. LB: Kostas Tsimikas - 6/10 - Put in another decent shift but will now be fighting for his place with Robertson back. [45] On 12 October, Nez scored his first Champions League goal for Liverpool in a 71 away win against Rangers. I definitely felt the talent disparity between the front six and back five when I played against Crystal Palace. He finished the season with two goals in 16 Bundesliga matches,[32] two German Cup matches,[32] four Champions League matches,[32] a goal in two FIFA Club World Cup,[9] and an appearance in the German Super Cup. [46], Nez is a former Uruguay youth international, and was part of under-20 team squad which finished third in 2019 South American U-20 Championship. [20] The transfer came despite a new contract that Barcelona had given Thiago in 2011 which set his release clause at 90 million. [66][67][68], On 18 September 2020, Premier League club Liverpool announced the signing of Thiago on a four-year contract. So often, fictional soccer content tries to show us that no matter the players or the coach, the main ingredient needed for success is to believe. One good cross deserved a finish. [22] Thiago made his Bayern debut in a 42 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 DFL-Supercup on 27 July. [42] He finished the season with four goals and seven assists. In the Premier League, The Reds have managed just two triumphs from their opening eight games. Nez was born in Artigas[4] into an impoverished family in which his father Bibiano Nez was a builder and his mother Silvia Ribeiro was a hawker of milk bottles. He wasnt one of the early stars in season one, but Obisanya blossomed into a very dependable option on the right flank. [29] On 23 February, in a 40 win over Hannover 96, Thiago scored his second and last goal of the Bundesliga season. For starters, Nunez picked up his first goal since the opening weekend of the campaign, and a well-taken one at that. In August 2019, he joined Spanish Segunda Divisin club Almera for a club record fee. They conceded inside a minute here, Gabriel Martinelli firing home. Without him firing, the Reds are missing an awful lot. A bit sloppy at other times. And they still failed. [50] He scored nine goals and had nine assists throughout the season. Brooks: Yeah, again, thats my unexpected landing point in all of this. [27] On 29 September, he scored his first two UEFA Champions League goals in a 30 home victory over Barcelona, and was named man of the match. That leaves the back line susceptible to being overloaded, and even for a solid but unspectacular side like Palace, it was easy to put three past Zoreaux. The concept was in the title, making grown adults feel bad for forgetting the cloud unit from fifth grade science. Up against Takehiro Tomiyasu, a makeshift left-back, the Egyptian was replaced more than 20 minutes from the end, having barely had a sniff. FIFA 23. 5. Try a week on us. Regardless of how you view the Jason Sudeikis-led comedy, the teams FIFA ratings also help us dissect the show a little bit deeper. [96][97][98] His younger brother, Rafinha, plays for Al-Arabi SC and the Brazilian national team. With so many of his stars out of form, he can ill-afford to lose one of the ones who is actually playing well. [26] Following back-to-back braces against Santa Clara and Boavista in the Primeira Liga, he was named the league's Player of the Month and Forward of the Month for September. [51], Because of an injury, Thiago could not play his club's first competitive match of the season, in the 2017 DFL-Supercup where Bayern won against Borussia Dortmund 54 on penalties on 6 August 2017. [25] He made his return from injury on 21 August, replacing Everton in the 72nd minute, in a 20 away victory over Gil Vicente, being booked in the process. After winning honours including four La Liga titles, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup for Barcelona, he was signed by Bayern Munich for 25 million in 2013. His ball forward led to the equaliser at 1-1 but he then went walkabout for Arsenal's second. *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:49, 15 May 2022. While hes fleet-footed and has some impressive tricks in his bag, hes far less comfortable on the open road. Was one of the few to keep his cool throughout, but helpless to stop Saka from the spot. 10 with a variety of specialties, but Gabriel Jesus has the better overall workrate, which means Mikel Arteta has likely never had to give him the famous practice speech. How he'd love a player like Martinelli to help kickstart his own team right now. He participated in the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Championship with Spain, helping his country to eventual victory in the tournament, and scoring in the final. Plus, as impressive as the strikers are, the backline is definitely on the weaker side. 23 : 24 -1 : 19 : L D W W D : 9 : CRY 51' Roca impedes Salah on a potential Liverpool counter. Then, we took stock of our lineup of doppelgngers to estimate how Richmond would fare in a real Premier League season. [22] He struggled over the course of the season with the effects of the virus and various injuries, and did not score for four months. Its tough to find a true equivalent for all that McAdoo provides to AFC Richmond, but going purely by the ratings, West Hams Kurt Zouma is the closest comparison (80 overall, although McAdoo is a bit better at shooting and Zouma is a bit better at passing). Explore the latest MLS news, scores, & standings. [79] Thiago scored his penalty, sending it past Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, which in turn gave Thiago his second trophy since joining Liverpool. At the age of 17, he suffered a cruciate ligament injury that ruled him out for over a year and required two operations. Liverpool 1-2 Leeds: Jurgen Klopp's Anfield fortress crumbles as Crysencio Summerville's late winner hands the Reds their first home loss for 19 months and lifts the visitors out the bottom three Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold didnt look happy when shown his FIFA 23 card. [9], After over a year out injured, Thiago returned on 4 April 2015, replacing Philipp Lahm for the last 21 minutes of a 10 win at Borussia Dortmund. I really want to see Rodgers and Gerrard in a contest to defend their approaches to management. 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Bayern Chief Executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said, "A young man who wanted to come back at the World Cup, and suddenly his dreams are burst. [12] He made his debut on 3 October as a half-time substitute in 42 league defeat against Sporting de Gijn. Luckily for us, not only is Liverpools. (79 overall). Tough to say. [18] On 22 October, he scored his first goals for the club with a hat-trick against Lech Pozna in a 42 away victory in a 202021 UEFA Europa League group stage match. "Not good," said Klopp. On 25 October 2016, he scored his first goal with the club, in a 40 Greek Cup home win game against Kerkyra. Although he was born and raised south of the Canadian border, Matt Turner (77 overall) also made a move from MLS to the Premier League to serve as a backup. As it stands, Tottenhams Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (83 overall) and Liverpools Jordan Henderson (83 overall) carry the more similar ratings. While hes fleet-footed and has some impressive tricks in his bag, hes far less comfortable on the open road. Having played eight games for the Montreal Impact, the Canadian is now a dependable shot-stopper for the Greyhounds. Brooks: Jeff, you cant just give away billion-dollar content ideas like this. who is capable of making a big stop for AFC Richmond. On the left, Goodmans selfless, all-around approach is a virtual dead ringer for Liverpool defender Konstantinos Tsimikas (77 overall). In fact, few real-life wide men are as adept at playing in all phases of the game these days, as many teams opt for wingers instead of wide midfielders. 7. [55][56] Thiago was back in the starting lineup and made his first appearance since his injury in November in a 21 away victory over VfL Wolfsburg on 17 February 2018. In the game, Tartt is a standout as both a striker and a No. 12.5M: 80K: 2020: N. Keta. [55][53][54] His playing style has led him to be compared to fellow Uruguyan forwards Edinson Cavani and Luis Surez. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. On 18 June 2013, he scored a hat-trick in the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Final as Spain defeated Italy 42 to win their fourth title. [37] He finished the season with two goals in 13 appearances. How DARE they include a fictional team in a video game that also allows you to wholly invent players and managers out of thin air? Admittedly, the hand-wringing over the Greyhounds video game debut feels a bit rich. Obviously there is zero depth here, so if any of the starters get hurt youre in trouble. He hung a sign with the key component named for all to see. [11] He scored his third goal against Real Sociedad in a start on 29 April, although Barcelona lost 21. : In the U.S., we had a little show called Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? But his afternoon was done soon after, after he collided with Thomas Partey and having initially attempted to play on, had to admit defeat and was replaced by Roberto Firmino. Hes like a poor mans version of Arturo Vidal in his prime, capable of filling any role on the field in a pinch, but most capable in central midfield. In 2020, he signed for Liverpool in a transfer worth an initial 20 million. [18], On 14 July 2013, Thiago signed a four-year deal with Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, for a 25 million fee. Hes the heartbeat of our midfield, a player who can do everything with the ball. [7] While he was injured, his older brother Junior quit the club and gave up football in order to provide for the family, telling him "you're better suited than me". So often, fictional soccer content tries to show us that no matter the players or the coach, the main ingredient needed for success is to believe. [8] The following month, he had knee surgery for a second time. Not so much judging Ted Lasso, but very much judging the likes of Gerrard, Rodgers and Marsch. Backup midfielder: Richard Montlaur 77 overall, 77 potential. Darwin Gabriel Nez Ribeiro (Spanish pronunciation:[dawn nues]; born 24 June 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Liverpool and the Uruguay national team. [58], 202122: Breakthrough and Bola de Prata, Appearance in Uruguayan Primera Divisin championship play-off, 202021 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, "FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019: List of Players: Uruguay", "Who is Darwin Nunez? [21] Barcelona failed to fulfil clauses in the contract relating to the amount of playing time that Thiago received, and as a result his buy-out clause dropped to 18m. But Kent and Henderson both got their start at Sunderland, and it seems within the realm of possibility that the latter would also secretly know all the words to Let It Go., Central midfielder: Moe Bumbercatch 79 overall, 82 potential. If Klopp is sticking with his new-look 4-4-2, Darwins absence means that Mohamed Salah looks set to play through the middle alongside Roberto Firmino. [43] In addition to playing in the German Super Cup,[9] Thiago scored two goals in 27 Bundesliga matches,[44] a goal in five German Cup matches,[44] and a goal in nine Champions League matches. Due to a right knee injury that would rule him out for two months, he missed the tournament. Offside a little too often, and quieter after the break, but still a threat. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was left in disbelief as he found out defender Andy Robertson was stronger than him in the new FIFA 23 video game. Our squad is a close counterpart, with a 79 rating, which is on par with Leicester City and Aston Villa. This Cherries fan doesnt think so. Barber. "The talent of the century," Klopp once called him. And deep down, its hard not to root for Obisanya given his affable nature and ability to stand up for what he believes in. Luckily for us, not only is Liverpools Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (77 overall) a multi-faceted squad option, hes also engaged to Perrie Edwards of Little Mix fame. The obvious comparison for Kent would be Roy Keane, but the Irishmans FUT Icons ratings are out of reach for the near-retirement version of Kent thats in the game. 9. [57] In addition to his native Spanish, Nez also speaks Portuguese. How do I add a profile picture or change my current picture on SoFIFA? [33] On 15 March, in the second leg of Champions League round-of-16, he scored the only goal of an away win over Ajax, securing a 32 aggregate win in the process. [56], Nez and his partner Lorena Maas announced the birth of their first child, a son also named Darwin, in January 2022. Stuck with the team that had beaten Rangers, but saw his side make yet another appalling start, and though they had spells where they were on top, control and composure was sorely lacking again.