https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46GjdRj0Lrk eat your heart out Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos and Laurent Robert were both renowned for their exceptional left-footed shooting power and free-kick prowess, often compared in terms of their ability to score from extreme distances.
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Roberto Carlos is widely regarded as one of the greatest left-backs in history, known for his speed (100m in 10.9s), immense strength, and ability to generate massive power and curve (approx. 140 km/h or 86.5 mph).
Key Achievements: 2002 World Cup winner, multiple Champions League and La Liga titles with Real Madrid.
Signature Style: Famous for the "banana kick" free-kick against France in 1997, utilizing the Magnus effect to create extreme spin.
Defensive Role: Primarily a left-back, known for attacking prowess, though sometimes criticized defensively compared to peers like Maldini.
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Laurent Robert was a French winger celebrated for his thunderous shots and direct free-kicks, particularly during his time at Newcastle United.
Key Attributes: Known for his powerful, direct free-kicks from distance and "ninja" style acrobatic goals.
Comparison: Often cited as the only player to come close to Roberto Carlos in terms of sheer long-range shooting power.
Key Differences:
Position: Roberto Carlos was a left-back/wing-back, while Laurent Robert was a left-winger.
Impact/Legacy: Roberto Carlos had a more decorated career at the highest level (World Cup, multiple UCLs), while Robert is remembered for his spectacular long-range efforts.
Style of Strike: While both were powerful, Carlos was known for extreme curve/swerve, whereas Robert was known for direct, piercing power.
I baled out of watching footie in 2015 partly due to officials incompetence/corruption and only recently started watching the Toon in Europe. I watched the Villa highlights to see how sh1t they still are and watched the Citeh game after the comments on here. I won't be watching again any time soon.
