Live for a Pass

Look at any level of fútbol, what must occur for a team to be successful? Passing. No matter how talented an individual may be, if they cannot make a simple pass, they cannot be successful. I would rather have an individual on my team who can make simple passes one hundred percent of the time, rather than an individual who can dribble through several defenders. I have come to this idea because of the nature of the game. As many coaches do, if they have an individual who is very quick and has great dribbling abilities, they will put them up front as a striker.Which tactically makes sense, however, with this set up a simple game plan is presented; kick the ball up to the striker, let him run, get the ball, and score. There is almost no skill required in this style of play. This is what has become the predominant style of play in the United States. The reason I would rather take the player who "lives for a pass" is because this has the a style of play behind it that requires skill and team quality. In my opinion, a team that can hold and maintain control of the ball by simple passes is the better of the two teams, even if the opposition scores with a long ball to a striker who goes one on one with the keeper and scores. Being on competitive team requires you to be able to make simple passes. Live for a pass.