The Perfect Footballer: What Skills Would He Possess?

This guy has ran more miles than probably every one else on the football field. He gives it all when he plays, and never stops running, until the final whistle. A player of this sort is always needed.

They are usually the black workers of the team, who maybe deserve more credit than they are given.

Considered a good quality for wingers as they can capitalize on a potential free space on the wings. But pace is needed in all compartments of the team, although it is not necessary to be existent in all of the players.

A highly specialized player that possess great pace is a must for every team. The trait is a must also for our perfect footballer.

A quality which is always needed on the field. A player with a good technique can surprise the opposition and create chances, helping to free his teammates from their markers.

It’s not only a fancy display of skills but also a very useful and effective attribute.

Oh, how easy playing football looks when a player with superior dribbling skills possesses the ball.

Messi just slaloms through the oppositional players and leaves the impression that he is doing whatever he wishes. And it is so entertaining to watch it as well

This attribute is usually considered to be a must for most defenders and it is quite understandable why this is such a big requirement. But it comes as a huge plus when organizing attacks as well, opening new variants for attacking.

It is a deadly weapon which adds another dimension of the playing.

Keeping composure during stressful times is a sure way to dramatically improve the efficiency of a performance. Filippo Inzaghi is a living example of that. He has succeeded in scoring many important goals throughout his career.

A good composure in necessary to perform well, especially in big, important matches.

A true leader, I doubt if anyone would disagree with that. He is a man that a team will always need, no matter what age of its development football is.

John Terry is inspirational for his teammates. Coupled with stability at the back, his teammates know that they could always count on him.

An attribute that could win matches. We have seen him countless of times to singlehandedly materialize his determined actions into one of many comebacks of his team.

It is a very important and useful trait in nowadays, not only in football but also in life.

Football is a team game. A player needs to communicate with his teammates, and that in football terms is usually done by means of passing. What more specific example can we give than Beckham? That's right, we can't. His down-to-the-spot long balls have become a trademark of his.

Passing the ball well also requires something else. In order for the passes to be effective, the player needs to do them intelligently and with purpose. A good vision is needed.

This could include stamina as well as raw strength. The increasing dynamics of modern football require a player to possess some strength and stamina in order to perform at his full potential.

What better for the perfect footballer than to posses the strength of the Manchester United’s “engine” - Rooney?

He is deadly in front of goal. Someone has to finish the effort of the team. What more beautiful way than a well placed shot.

The perfect player must also posses this skill. Combine it with the good composure and the player is surely a class act.