
Originally Posted by
inarsenewetrust
I think the idea that abedzadeh is really average and where he is based on connections is wrong.
He has proven by taking the number one spot from a solid GK in Charles, putting in motm performances, playing for a top 6-7 level portuguese team with good players like FW Joel and Winger Danny (ex zenit), that he is not an average or below average GK. He is a good GK with great reflexes and excellent distribution.
Having said that, I also dont think he is an incredible GK. His physique is definitely a limiting factor, but there are other GKs like Keylor Navas, STILL the starter for Real Madrid, who Abedz is actually taller than. Actually at a similar stage in his career Navas was playing for Albacete, a team that Maritimo is definitely superior to.
But I think the thing more limiting/off putting than his physique is his general lack of experience. I would like to see him perform at this level for 1-2 more seasons, then make a move to bigger team and perform there as well, before I say this guy deserves a chance to be TM number 1.
Beira has WAY more experience in high pressure situations (even before WC), way more minutes as a professional GK, not to mention way more superior natural talent. Same goes for Mazaheri. I would put H.Hosseini, and Abedz in the same basket as relatively inexperienced keepers esp given their age (its not like their 18, they are 24-26, not old for a GK but not really young either), with very good shot stopping abilities, and good potential.
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