Some footballers are well rounded, versatile, and like to improve their entire games. Others like to just get really, really good at one thing and hope it carries them through well enough to get by.
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Here are eight of the latter kind of players and some have even managed to play for such illustrious clubs as Manchester United, Liverpool, and Real Madrid.
Some are quite good at other things as well, but they tend to concentrate on their special skill…
8) Marouane Fellaini, Manchester United, ‘bringing the ball down’
While at Everton, the Belgian claimed that his best position is in defensive midfield according to Sky Sports. However, his true calling is just behind the striker, chesting down long aerial balls. His surprisingly successful second season with the Red Devils is a testament to this.
7) Andy Carroll, West Ham, ‘headers’
A bit of a donkey with the ball at his feet and not particularly fast, the England international is possibly the best in the world at one thing. Heading. No wonder notorious long ball merchant Sam Allardyce signed him then!
6) Juninho Pernambucano, retired, ‘free kicks’
Not many people will ever better this man at free kicks. The former Brazil international all round game wasn’t too bad either, but it will be his set pieces that are remembered best.
5) Rory Delap, retired, ‘throw ins’
A Javelin thrower as a child, the Ireland international transferred this to football with some bullet throw ins. One even went in against Everton keeper Tim Howard!
4) Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich, best ‘outfield’ goalkeeper
With both Bayern and Germany playing with very high defensive lines, the 29-year-old has almost become an extra outfield player for both teams. Fans must have their hearts in their mouths when they see him up by the halfway line.
3) Ricardo Quaresma, Porto, ‘outside of the boot finishing’
Although the winger has a bag full of tricks, his ability to find the back of the net with the outside of the boot is something else. How long do you think he practiced to get this good?
2) Angel Di Maria, Manchester United, ‘rabonas’
The Argentine may well be a great player, but does he really need to constantly try flicking crosses in with his wrong foot? Probably not, but it does look cool.
1) Kerlon, without a club, ‘the seal dribble
Perhaps the most one skilled player ever, pretty much all the now 27-year-old could do was run with the ball balanced on his head. Even so, he still got a chance at Inter Milan and Ajax! Sadly he was never to appear for either.