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It is not substantiation. Bielsa gave him the playmaker role and released from defensive duties as he played for the national side.

We're asking him to be both a scorer and a playmaker and be able to run the club.

We viewed him as a playmaker and a set-piece taker. He is someone you could hang your hat on - a general in midfield.

The deep lying playmaker retains his great stats from the previous game and is undoubtedly one of the key players of your side.

Magic was probably the best playmaker in NBA history and was able to shine at all 5 positions on the floor.

The Brazilian playmaker then launched a scathing attack on Juventus' general manager Beppe Marotta yesterday for not being clear with him.

However, the 21-year-old has failed to hold down a regular place in La Seleccion, but Wenger was keen to defend the Catalan playmaker.

Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo is resting at home in Milan with a calf injury that could force him out of the event.

But Benitez has declared his midfield playmaker is not for sale and that he remains an important part of his plans for next season.

Wanamaker is a good athlete and a solid playmaker. At 210 pounds, he has the physical tools necessary to compete at the next level.

The Bianconeri have been keen on the Brazilian playmaker for some time, deeming him as a perfect replacement for veteran Pavel Nedved.

The Russian playmaker's agent, Dennis Lachter, says Arshavin is "desperate" to leave Zenit St Petersburg and join Arsenal.

Troy: Isn't the composer of a show kind of like the playmaker in basketball?

He has become much more of a playmaker for the Rockets, particularly now that Yao Ming is back in the lineup.

When he isn't scoring goals and playing in his best positions, he loses the confidence that comes with being the playmaker and figurehead.

You could make a very strong case for Alonso being the finest deep-lying midfield playmaker in the world.

With a playmaker that can dribble, the strikers don't have to do as much work to gather space.

More than a playmaker that tries to circulate the ball, he's a player of definitive passes.

A playmaker is someone who generally looks to receive the ball and dictate play.

Arsenal playmaker Samir Nasri has revealed the secret to his fantastic form this year at the Emirates.

AC Milan playmaker Kaka insists unwanted Barcelona star Ronaldinho would be welcome at the San Siro.

Milan playmaker Kaka has admitted that his troublesome knee is still causing him problems.

Two names that have sprung to many fans' and critics' minds are talented Bordeaux starlet Yoann Gourcuff and Chelsea playmaker Joe Cole.

Fabregas has become a key component in the Arsenal midfield this season, and established himself as the Gunners primary playmaker.

Praised for his skill and versatility by coach Cho Kwang-Rae this week, this talented playmaker looks set for a major breakthrough in 2011.

But Mijatovic revealed that Real could turn to the youngster, especially after being warned off AC Milan's Brazilian playmaker Kaka.

Liverpool playmaker target Arda Turan appears poised for a Galatasaray exit this summer, according to the player's agent.

Valencia playmaker Pablo Aimar says that playing in the Confederations Cup will get him fully fit for the new Spanish season.

The sprightly playmaker then burst through eight minutes from the end and stabbed a ball across the six-yard box.

Based on the assumption that the opposition will attack, use the best, most aggressive central midfielder to close down their playmaker.

Valencia playmaker David Silva has admitted he is flattered by Real Madrid's reported interest in his signature.

Certainly playing as a playmaker is fun, because you touch a lot more balls and you're in the middle of the action.

An old-style static playmaker who makes use of deft touches and passes rather than pace or movement.

Italy's playmaker Andrea Pirlo is a doubt for the World Cup after injuring his left calf muscle in Thursday's defeat by Mexico.

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Brazilian playmaker Kaka from AC Milan on a six-year deal.

Juventus' chief playmaker Diego believes his side still have an outside chance of qualifying for next year's Champions League.

He was Blackpool's captain, playmaker, free-kick taker, corner taker and penalty taker.

Ricky Kaka received the award as best playmaker with Andrea Pirlo winning second place.

I've been saying that T-Mac is the best playmaker right behind Steve Nash.

He was, in other words, the equivalent of the Argentinian playmaker, given a free role in what was effectively a 4-3-1-2.

He's their No. 2 scorer with 19 points a game while adding seven rebounds and serving as a frontcourt playmaker.

Italian playmaker could yet hold key to Reds' season. . .

Troy: Composer, here's your game ball. You deserve it, playmaker.

Kluivert is not a playmaker or a creator of spaces.

Will Favre change his system again next time out and play a classic playmaker?

"You cannot imagine what it's like when you enter the Olympic Village, " said Argentina's playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme.

He is a playmaker with licence to roam.

You're the playmaker here, Kelsi.

Juventus' chief playmaker Diego has admitted that he doesn't expect to go to the World Cup this summer.

Its habitual 4-3-3 will shift to 4-4-1-1 against Brazil and Portugal, but without a natural playmaker, it relies on Drogba at the tip.

The playmaker who joined last year from Barcellona, moved to Puglia on loan.

FC Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho, who won the award last year, was fourth with 73 points.