Official: Davide Calabria Thread - Page 5

Sven · 22-09-2015, 22:45

Interesting player. Reminds me a lot of... De Sciglio when he started

His passing has a way to go

FNF · 22-09-2015, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sven

Interesting player. Reminds me a lot of... De Sciglio when he started

His passing has a way to go

I was thinking that myself.

I hope his development doesn't stall like DeS and he stays fit.

helloAgain · 23-09-2015, 03:25

i think he is different than DES. He is already better than DES with ball. A bit weaker than DES in defending but he will improve there. glad we are able to continue producing the FBs

kevin_dk · 23-09-2015, 04:04

Him getting subbed off really weakened Milan's right flank. Alex has never been acceptable as a fullback.

Tantalis · 23-09-2015, 04:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin_dk

Him getting subbed off really weakened Milan's right flank. Alex has never been acceptable as a fullback.

alex didnt play as fullback

Soldier_of_god · 23-09-2015, 05:15

Gem of a player. Love this kid.

joyrider · 23-09-2015, 06:15

sell for 40mil to man city

Neo'82 · 23-09-2015, 13:08

The kid has no fear and is clearly confident in his ability going forward(good feet) the lack of pace and presence may hinder him in regards to defending though.

Curupira · 23-09-2015, 16:00

Nice surprise this season. I am not going to lie, I have never heard of him before the preseason.

VooDooDoll · 23-09-2015, 19:38

Getting confidence during the game.

Not seeing long here (??)classic side line play by fb, sad cross to nobody.

(one touch pass back from honda... honda -> abate last season

)

Great play here.

Still too many mistakes in general but he has time to learn.

Casualista · 25-09-2015, 18:58

creative wingback mezz’ala

Soldier_of_god · 25-09-2015, 18:59

He should be CAM instead of honda

Birsaforever · 26-09-2015, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by milan_swagger

He should be CAM instead of honda

Calabria played also in midfield and attack for Milan and Italy U17-19. I wouldn't be surprised if miha try him as a CAM, but i don't think it will happen any soon.

joyrider · 26-09-2015, 11:15

rw in a 433

Qaas · 26-09-2015, 11:54

False rb.

Elmayonesa · 03-10-2015, 13:23

Davide Calabria's emergence as a "very important player for the future of this club" has given AC Milan fans a new home-grown full-back to cherish. The 18-year-old, having made his senior debut on the final day of last season, started this term on the bench but an injury has offered the defender a run of games. He has not disappointed, setting up a goal on his first home appearance and performing so well as to keep his place for the Rossoneri's last two Serie A matches.

Name: Davide Calabria
Club: AC Milan
Debut: 30 May 2015 v Atalanta BC (Serie A)
Position: full-back
Nationality: Italian
Date of birth: 6 December 1996
Preferred foot: right
Height: 177cm

They say ...
"Calabria has great qualities. If he keeps his feet firmly on the ground, he will have a great future in football. I pick him only because I have huge faith in his talent."
Milan coach Sini?a Mihajlović

"Calabria has won everyone over. He is already a crowd favourite at San Siro."
Milan president Silvio Berlusconi

"Calabria is always very calm and clear-headed on the pitch. For someone so young, this is very important. Now we must be patient with him, but he has a great future ahead."
Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo

Background ...
Born in Brescia, Calabria joined Milan aged 12 and shone for the Rossoneri's age-group teams, operating predominantly in midfield. In 2014, by now a right-back, Calabria was a key member of the side coached by Filippo Inzaghi that won Italy's most prestigious youth tournament, the Viareggio Cup.

Inzaghi was appointed head coach soon afterwards and gave Calabria his Serie A debut at the end of the 2014/15 campaign. The defender subsequently convinced Inzaghi's successor Mihajlović with some fine pre-season performances and is now catching the eye in the Italian top flight.

Playing style ...
Calabria has two good feet and decent ball control. Though not physically dominant, the teenager is blessed with speed and stamina, enabling him to get up and down the right flank and deliver precise crosses. "He is already very mature," said Stefano Nava, an ex-Milan defender coaching in the club's youth system. "He is a modern player, extremely versatile ? the kind of player every coach loves because he can be used in several roles."

Davide Calabria is a fan of Bayern's David Alaba

Shades of ...
Comparisons with Paolo Maldini are inevitable for a young full-back making his way at San Siro. "He is my hero," Calabria said of the Diavolo's erstwhile captain. "I also like [Mattia] De Sciglio, [Dani] Carvajal and [David] Alaba." Calabria asked Alaba for his shirt after the Rossoneri's summer friendly against Bayern M?nchen. The Austrian international is probably the player Calabria resembles most for his qualities and versatility.

Breakthrough ...
Replacing the injured Ignazio Abate 18 minutes into the Palermo home game on 19 September, Calabria crossed for one of Carlos Bacca's two goals in the ensuing 3-2 victory. "Bravissimo Davide Calabria," Maldini posted on Instagram. "He was man of the match alongside Bacca."

Praise also came from Alessandro Nesta. "Great personality," he said. "When you suddenly have to come [into the team], you usually think about not making a big mistake. However, he took risks and it paid off." The following week Calabria was in the starting lineup away to Udinese.

Best-case scenario ...
Calabria will become a key man for Milan if his development continues at its current rate. "He is a very important player for the future of this club," Mihajlović said. "With him, [Rodrigo] Ely and [Alessio] Romagnoli we have the back line set for the next ten years."

He says ...
"I joined the squad in the summer and have tried to give my best. Fortunately, I played well from the off and the coach told me I could have a place in the team this season. I take his fighting spirit as an inspiration."

"It's an incredible feeling, impossible to describe. Playing in Serie A for the team I supported as a boy is amazing."
Calabria describes his emotions after his Serie A bow

"It was a special game, I gave my best. Playing in a stadium like San Siro is never easy, but I was calm and everything went well."
Speaking after his debut against Palermo

http://www.uefa.com/memberassociatio...avide+calabria

irkuysm · 03-10-2015, 18:09

He is typical la liga rb, pacey & skillful, but doesnt have the physique for Serie A.

I hope he prove me wrong.

joyrider · 03-10-2015, 18:23

in good time his body will put on more weight....he's still 18yrs

Ronin · 03-10-2015, 18:39

The next Maldini or the next De Sciglio(former next Maldini)?

Burlesqoni · 03-10-2015, 19:21

The next maradona at least.

03-10-2015, 18:39	#99
Ronin Milansochist Join Date: Mar 2013 Fav. Players: Maldini, Nesta, Gattuso, Rui Costa, Albertini, Serginho, Seedorf, Redondo, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho	The next Maldini or the next De Sciglio(former next Maldini)? We practice unpopular culture, that is honour, courage and commitment!

22-09-2015, 22:45	#81
Sven Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009	Interesting player. Reminds me a lot of... De Sciglio when he started His passing has a way to go

23-09-2015, 03:25	#83
helloAgain AC Milan Legend Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: kathmandu	i think he is different than DES. He is already better than DES with ball. A bit weaker than DES in defending but he will improve there. glad we are able to continue producing the FBs

23-09-2015, 04:04	#84
kevin_dk AC Milan Icon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada	Him getting subbed off really weakened Milan's right flank. Alex has never been acceptable as a fullback.

23-09-2015, 05:15	#86
Soldier_of_god AC Milan Icon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: brisbane Fav. Players: cr7, Kaka, sheva, zidane, pastore , zlatan ibra,T.silva, jovetic, Arjen robben, drogba, suarez	Gem of a player. Love this kid.

23-09-2015, 06:15	#87
joyrider Il Moderati Join Date: Feb 2004	sell for 40mil to man city

23-09-2015, 13:08	#88
Neo'82 Always On Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Button Moon	The kid has no fear and is clearly confident in his ability going forward(good feet) the lack of pace and presence may hinder him in regards to defending though.

23-09-2015, 16:00	#89
Curupira AC Milan Icon Join Date: Aug 2010	Nice surprise this season. I am not going to lie, I have never heard of him before the preseason.

23-09-2015, 19:38	#90
VooDooDoll ))<>(( Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moon	Getting confidence during the game. Not seeing long here (??)classic side line play by fb, sad cross to nobody. (one touch pass back from honda... honda -> abate last season ) Great play here. Still too many mistakes in general but he has time to learn.

25-09-2015, 18:58	#91
Casualista Monsieur Join Date: Jul 2010	creative wingback mezz’ala

25-09-2015, 18:59	#92
Soldier_of_god AC Milan Icon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: brisbane Fav. Players: cr7, Kaka, sheva, zidane, pastore , zlatan ibra,T.silva, jovetic, Arjen robben, drogba, suarez	He should be CAM instead of honda

26-09-2015, 11:15	#94
joyrider Il Moderati Join Date: Feb 2004	rw in a 433

26-09-2015, 11:54	#95
Qaas Mystery Guy Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Danmark Fav. Players: KAKA, Maldini, Nesta, Dida, Inzaghi, Sheva, TSilva, R9, Raul, Casillas, Schmeichel, Messi	False rb.

03-10-2015, 13:23	#96
Elmayonesa Senior Team Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Fav. Players: Shevchenko	Davide Calabria's emergence as a "very important player for the future of this club" has given AC Milan fans a new home-grown full-back to cherish. The 18-year-old, having made his senior debut on the final day of last season, started this term on the bench but an injury has offered the defender a run of games. He has not disappointed, setting up a goal on his first home appearance and performing so well as to keep his place for the Rossoneri's last two Serie A matches. Name: Davide Calabria Club: AC Milan Debut: 30 May 2015 v Atalanta BC (Serie A) Position: full-back Nationality: Italian Date of birth: 6 December 1996 Preferred foot: right Height: 177cm They say ... "Calabria has great qualities. If he keeps his feet firmly on the ground, he will have a great future in football. I pick him only because I have huge faith in his talent." Milan coach Sini?a Mihajlović "Calabria has won everyone over. He is already a crowd favourite at San Siro." Milan president Silvio Berlusconi "Calabria is always very calm and clear-headed on the pitch. For someone so young, this is very important. Now we must be patient with him, but he has a great future ahead." Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo Background ... Born in Brescia, Calabria joined Milan aged 12 and shone for the Rossoneri's age-group teams, operating predominantly in midfield. In 2014, by now a right-back, Calabria was a key member of the side coached by Filippo Inzaghi that won Italy's most prestigious youth tournament, the Viareggio Cup. Inzaghi was appointed head coach soon afterwards and gave Calabria his Serie A debut at the end of the 2014/15 campaign. The defender subsequently convinced Inzaghi's successor Mihajlović with some fine pre-season performances and is now catching the eye in the Italian top flight. Playing style ... Calabria has two good feet and decent ball control. Though not physically dominant, the teenager is blessed with speed and stamina, enabling him to get up and down the right flank and deliver precise crosses. "He is already very mature," said Stefano Nava, an ex-Milan defender coaching in the club's youth system. "He is a modern player, extremely versatile ? the kind of player every coach loves because he can be used in several roles." Davide Calabria is a fan of Bayern's David Alaba Shades of ... Comparisons with Paolo Maldini are inevitable for a young full-back making his way at San Siro. "He is my hero," Calabria said of the Diavolo's erstwhile captain. "I also like [Mattia] De Sciglio, [Dani] Carvajal and [David] Alaba." Calabria asked Alaba for his shirt after the Rossoneri's summer friendly against Bayern M?nchen. The Austrian international is probably the player Calabria resembles most for his qualities and versatility. Breakthrough ... Replacing the injured Ignazio Abate 18 minutes into the Palermo home game on 19 September, Calabria crossed for one of Carlos Bacca's two goals in the ensuing 3-2 victory. "Bravissimo Davide Calabria," Maldini posted on Instagram. "He was man of the match alongside Bacca." Praise also came from Alessandro Nesta. "Great personality," he said. "When you suddenly have to come [into the team], you usually think about not making a big mistake. However, he took risks and it paid off." The following week Calabria was in the starting lineup away to Udinese. Best-case scenario ... Calabria will become a key man for Milan if his development continues at its current rate. "He is a very important player for the future of this club," Mihajlović said. "With him, [Rodrigo] Ely and [Alessio] Romagnoli we have the back line set for the next ten years." He says ... "I joined the squad in the summer and have tried to give my best. Fortunately, I played well from the off and the coach told me I could have a place in the team this season. I take his fighting spirit as an inspiration." "It's an incredible feeling, impossible to describe. Playing in Serie A for the team I supported as a boy is amazing." Calabria describes his emotions after his Serie A bow "It was a special game, I gave my best. Playing in a stadium like San Siro is never easy, but I was calm and everything went well." Speaking after his debut against Palermo http://www.uefa.com/memberassociatio...avide+calabria

03-10-2015, 18:09	#97
irkuysm World Cup Winner Join Date: Nov 2011	He is typical la liga rb, pacey & skillful, but doesnt have the physique for Serie A. I hope he prove me wrong.

03-10-2015, 18:23	#98
joyrider Il Moderati Join Date: Feb 2004	in good time his body will put on more weight....he's still 18yrs