Richarlison

[harr1984]

You're right I did. I used 'elite' erroneously in the context of our conversation, which as I understood it was essentially to state world class/top top strikers from others. I have amended the post to be more specific in that regard. Defoe and Keane were absolutely elite strikers; they were just below world class IMO, albeit Defoe's numbers are great and place him highly.

I must say, I think I am guilty of underrating Defoe in the past. I always remember him fondly as a striker who scored a good amount of goals and overall a good player. But not long ago I watched some Spurs seasons videos of the time of him Keane and Kanoute etc were around, seeing all the goals and highlights throughout those seasons.

He was actually brilliant, he scored every type of goal and the way he could strike a ball really was something. But more than that, he was actually intelligent and not as greedy as I saw some people maintain he was at the time - he actually created a lot of chances with his passing etc and all round he was a better footballer than I recall and gave him credit for. He was actually another striker that was more than just about goal stats, but will never be remembered as such from the majority unfortunately.....

 

[thfcsteff]

Defoe only hit 20 league goals once didn't he? I wouldn't put him in the top bracket

He was a one in every 2.5 games consistently, so I think he deserves a place at the bracket just below our Lewandoskis and Canes?

 

[Lemonade Money]

Defoe only hit 20 league goals once didn't he? I wouldn't put him in the top bracket

Yeah, not top bracket, but you could say the same for Berbatov, and l would put him top bracket.

 

[Mosquito_Coasting]

I must say, I think I am guilty of underrating Defoe in the past. I always remember him fondly as a striker who scored a good amount of goals and overall a good player. But not long ago I watched some Spurs seasons videos of the time of him Keane and Kanoute etc were around, seeing all the goals and highlights throughout those seasons.

He was actually brilliant, he scored every type of goal and the way he could strike a ball really was something. But more than that, he was actually intelligent and not as greedy as I saw some people maintain he was at the time - he actually created a lot of chances with his passing etc and all round he was a better footballer than I recall and gave him credit for. He was actually another striker that was more than just about goal stats, but will never be remembered as such from the majority unfortunately.....

I saw his overhead kick again recently, great goal.

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

There’s new cash being promised?

Probably be Matty Cash as backup LB....

That'll cheer everyone up.

 

[Finney Is Back]

You said "they were not above defoe and keane more part of the circle".
If it's goals alone then clive allen.

Richarlison against defoe and keane comparrison? If richarlison can stay fit i think he's better. As a central striker on their own, i think (full season, fully fit) richarlison would do better for the team than keane or defoe would.

I'd prefer an ibrahimovich though.

Richarlison isn't fit to lace Robbie Keane's boots. Keane scored goals at a rate better than 1 in 2 for Spurs. Those are elite numbers. I wouldn't back Richarlison to outscore Keane in any system.