@JERMAINE JORNES JINGGA ANAK JENA Moe yes, because in italian “barella” means stretcher So when Inter beat Juve last year and barella scored and assist i always said “juve in barella”, meaning that Juve went K.O.!🤣🤣🤣
a quick fix for many people, Mezzala is not a position, it is a role. This role was also the key to replace the lack of defensive duty of a traditional number 10 (a.k.a advanced playmaker). Iniesta was the first person to bring the mezzala role to the modern world. i think this role is extremely challenging. He needs to have the a creative ability like a No.10 (actually Mezzala was born when an unknown coach ordered his No.10 to run up and down like a box-to-box ang hug the half-spaces more often), but also he has a box-to-box stamina to support attack and defense consistently.
After watching this vid, I feel Harvey Elliot from Liverpool is a good mezzala and a great player in his role, he'll have time to develop when he returns from injury
He may not be the best example but Barella is so fun to watch! He plays his heart out and is so well rounded, winning so many tackles high up the pitch and I love his outside the foot passes to his wingers and other attackers👏
I'm following you quite a lot and I always read the comments. You need to make a video about the difference between a 'postion' and a 'role'. Mezzala can be both, but Box-to-Box-Midfielder is only a role. Another interesting video following this logic would be about asymmetric formations (at least in possession). These follow the roles of players on the pitch, e.g. Bayern Munich with Alphonso Davies playing as left wing in possession, while on the other side Benjamin Pavard rather has the role of a playmaking half CB. You could do a whole series about the formations of teams considering different lineups and their roles.
Yeah that's a pretty good idea, could be interesting to look at some of the teams that play like this... I feel every team will always be slightly asymmetrical simply because each player is different. But there are systems that are more lopsided than others
A box to box is a pure CM, a Mezzala is more of a 10 that can play as an 8 in a 3 man midfield. The same reasons why you can't play a box to box as a 10 is the same reason why a box to box can't be a Mezzala.
Good video - Mezzala seems to be a CMF w/ freedom to roam - like Forlan or Sneider or Cryuff, etc in years past. DeBruyne is today's quintessential Mezzala. Key to this Mezzala is keeping possession and the ability to high press/regain. Failure to do those elements well - will make a Mezzala ineffective. Past battles between CHE/MNC/LVP have demonstrated the effectiveness of Mezzala and the ways to defeat it. Again, great video.
Thank you for making such great videos. Especially for one me as a new fan of football these are great. Please make more content for the different roles. Segundo Volante, DLP/ AP etc…
Great example. From a Man U fan, I know he is a very underrated player. He was also great during his time at Barca. My best friend is a Barca fan so I've known his qualities for quite a while, as we used to watch a lot of games together
I made this video focused on if he plays on the right flank, but obviously this works down the left as well, it's rare however to see 2 players in this role in the same formation, and if one is a mezzala the other will most likely be a box to box midfielder or atleast someone slightly more defensive
@@matthewmaneri8511 i think its just the expanded role of pos 10, it can be flexible, depend on the situation, the coach or the player itself. But basically when attack, the mezzala act like what in this vid explained. CMIIW
It is like a modern playmaker. The difference is the positioning and defensive duties. Not sure though why did some playmakers struggle to turn into mezela?
Not typically deployed as such Wayne Rooney could have been the perfect Mezzala. I think of Iniesta, Ozil or Muller as others that would be great in that role. Not sure how often any of them took up that role but just an observation
I'd say the main difference is that a box to box may help out a lot more often during build-up or even when defending, while a mezzala is usually more attacking. Having said that, the roles and positioning are pretty similar between the two positions, and a mezzala will still have to defend and help build up at times
Is Jorginho considered a mezzala for Italy or for Chelsea? At chelsea for me anyways he plays more of a deep play making or a roaming play maker that stays central and helps shift the play in attack. while the other mid moves up the field to link up play. Also Chelsea have only played with 2 central players kind of a double pivot.
No I wouldn't consider Jorginho a mezzala. He's more of a regista or pivot for Chelsea. Crucial during buildup, but not essential in the final third. I have a video on this position, go check it out 💪🏻
I think this is what makes him the best CAM. He can make runs/crosses from the half space on both sides, he can sneak up front beyond the striker, or drop back, build up, and score from 30 yards out ha
Can't believe you guys forgot Piotre ZIELINSKI from Napoli! He is a textbook Serie A mezzala, having took over from Hamsik many years ago. Many fans view him as a #10 but that is not his best position, #8 is for sure.
Occasionally yes I think he does suit this role, especially under Maurizio Sarri and Lampard, I think he's slightly too defensive to be considered a true mezzala
when Pogba plays on "the left wing" under Ole he's basically deployed as a mezzala, and an excellent one at that. same when he plays CM for France.
Iniesta used to be the best in this position, with amazing dribbling and passing ability.
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and Michael Laudrup - Iniesta's hero
Milinkovic-Savic is best example of a perfect mezzala
Yah "best example"😭😭
Also barella
Also modric
@JERMAINE JORNES JINGGA ANAK JENA Moe yes, because in italian “barella” means stretcher
So when Inter beat Juve last year and barella scored and assist i always said “juve in barella”, meaning that Juve went K.O.!🤣🤣🤣
Exactly
a quick fix for many people, Mezzala is not a position, it is a role. This role was also the key to replace the lack of defensive duty of a traditional number 10 (a.k.a advanced playmaker). Iniesta was the first person to bring the mezzala role to the modern world. i think this role is extremely challenging. He needs to have the a creative ability like a No.10 (actually Mezzala was born when an unknown coach ordered his No.10 to run up and down like a box-to-box ang hug the half-spaces more often), but also he has a box-to-box stamina to support attack and defense consistently.
First name that came to my mind when you started explaining what a mezzala does was iniesta. At least in the peak Busqets-xavi-iniesta era.
KDB literally does everything he described in this video. Pep really knows how to use this position
KDB is the best example for me. Please can you do a video on the 4-3-2-1 formation or Christmas tree formation !.
Bernardo as well right?
this channel brings all types of my favorite tactical things. keep growing 👀
After watching this vid, I feel Harvey Elliot from Liverpool is a good mezzala and a great player in his role, he'll have time to develop when he returns from injury
I hope he fully recovers, he's such a great talent and i would hate for his career to be over as soon as it started
He may not be the best example but Barella is so fun to watch! He plays his heart out and is so well rounded, winning so many tackles high up the pitch and I love his outside the foot passes to his wingers and other attackers👏
I actually implement a lot of your videos in games (not football matches) and look which one suit my team(s) best.
Thank You for all lessons 😀
Me too lol
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I'm following you quite a lot and I always read the comments. You need to make a video about the difference between a 'postion' and a 'role'. Mezzala can be both, but Box-to-Box-Midfielder is only a role. Another interesting video following this logic would be about asymmetric formations (at least in possession). These follow the roles of players on the pitch, e.g. Bayern Munich with Alphonso Davies playing as left wing in possession, while on the other side Benjamin Pavard rather has the role of a playmaking half CB. You could do a whole series about the formations of teams considering different lineups and their roles.
Yeah that's a pretty good idea, could be interesting to look at some of the teams that play like this... I feel every team will always be slightly asymmetrical simply because each player is different. But there are systems that are more lopsided than others
A box to box is a pure CM, a Mezzala is more of a 10 that can play as an 8 in a 3 man midfield. The same reasons why you can't play a box to box as a 10 is the same reason why a box to box can't be a Mezzala.
Good video - Mezzala seems to be a CMF w/ freedom to roam - like Forlan or Sneider or Cryuff, etc in years past. DeBruyne is today's quintessential Mezzala. Key to this Mezzala is keeping possession and the ability to high press/regain. Failure to do those elements well - will make a Mezzala ineffective. Past battles between CHE/MNC/LVP have demonstrated the effectiveness of Mezzala and the ways to defeat it. Again, great video.
Top bro.. I learn a lot from your videos bro ♥️
Jack Freakish is also a solid mezzala, when deployed in the midfield.
Kevin De Bruyne is my favourite Mezzala. Thanks man. I will use these tactics in my next game as I am a Mezzala or a free 8 myself.
Giacomo Bonaventura at Milan was a textbook Mezzala from LCM, loved watching him play
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Thank you for making such great videos. Especially for one me as a new fan of football these are great. Please make more content for the different roles. Segundo Volante, DLP/ AP etc…
Will do!
Naby Keita is definetly my favorite mezzala player so far, specially in offensive duties
Great example. From a Man U fan, I know he is a very underrated player. He was also great during his time at Barca. My best friend is a Barca fan so I've known his qualities for quite a while, as we used to watch a lot of games together
How to defend when our high press is bypassed. Can you do this video.
Great suggestion 💪🏻 thank you
Run back like the wind😂
go for long balls and be defensive :D
I will recommend this channel to Brazil national team coach.
So mezzala is like no 10 that focus on 1 side half wing? What about the other side?
I made this video focused on if he plays on the right flank, but obviously this works down the left as well, it's rare however to see 2 players in this role in the same formation, and if one is a mezzala the other will most likely be a box to box midfielder or atleast someone slightly more defensive
Football Meta does the mezzala stick to his positional half? Or does he have a free role in the attacking third?
@@matthewmaneri8511 i think its just the expanded role of pos 10, it can be flexible, depend on the situation, the coach or the player itself. But basically when attack, the mezzala act like what in this vid explained. CMIIW
Jamal Musiala is my favourite. Worldclass how he recieves the ball and turns towards the goal.
Why is this channel so underrated
Emile smith Rowe is another example of a it,he prefers being wide than cental imo
It is like a modern playmaker. The difference is the positioning and defensive duties. Not sure though why did some playmakers struggle to turn into mezela?
I have never seen anyone that can analyze football better than you.
Ronaldo must do this
is it possible to make a video for the role/tactical configuration of a fullback
What do you think of Martin Odegaard for Arsenal? I think he also played this role so far this season.
Connor Gallagher for my team palace has good potential.
Our own academy boy😍
Neymar at copa America 2021 and world cup 2022 played the attaking style mezzala
Bernardo Silva is for sure a Mezzala
very informative!
What did you learn
Can you make a video who to be a coach and make your own tactics and princibles and how to star and mistakes to avoid +best football channel❤️🥰
I have a great idea: A video on the W-M formation presented as a 1950s TV commercial
board looks awesome, is there any website to buy?
KDB & Ryan Giggs is my favorites
Is barella a mezzala or a box to box Midfielder?
Pizzi is my favourite mezzala
Mezzala is a new 10
Iniesta was my favourite player in this role.
now i see how Klopp play his midfield three...Endo/Macca as dm ..Curtis Jones/Gravenberch as b2b...Szobo/Elliot as Mezzala😮😮😮
Make a explain of Livero Defender ❗
Not typically deployed as such Wayne Rooney could have been the perfect Mezzala. I think of Iniesta, Ozil or Muller as others that would be great in that role. Not sure how often any of them took up that role but just an observation
INESTA yes but Özil and Müller are playmakers and a bit more attacking .
Is Federico Valverde considered as a mezzala?
Yeah , I'd say that
@@moreece1713 im wondering exactly how they do this
@@captainmalone3217 they watch how you play ,E.g Thiago Alcantara plays different as Kante but they both play same position on the pitch
Please make a video about a mezzala known as Smith rowe
I personally think Paul Pogba is quite underrated of a Mezzala.
Personally, I see Pogba as a deep-lying playmaker as per his long passing ability and movements on pitch
Make a video on cr , how crs arrival affect mu
What software do u use for the tactics explanation??
Also, where can we find that board?
I use davinci resolve to edit my videos, and the board I made myself by painting a plank of wood I found in the garage 😉
@@FootballMeta what about for the tactics animation??
This game will continue to evolve untill football and the world dies
Ah! An advanced playmaker!?
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What's the diff betn Mezzala n Box to box? Is Mezzala more horizontal? Also is Iniesta Mezzala?
I'd say the main difference is that a box to box may help out a lot more often during build-up or even when defending, while a mezzala is usually more attacking. Having said that, the roles and positioning are pretty similar between the two positions, and a mezzala will still have to defend and help build up at times
So fede valverde and Marcos llorente are mezzala
Is Jorginho considered a mezzala for Italy or for Chelsea? At chelsea for me anyways he plays more of a deep play making or a roaming play maker that stays central and helps shift the play in attack. while the other mid moves up the field to link up play. Also Chelsea have only played with 2 central players kind of a double pivot.
No I wouldn't consider Jorginho a mezzala. He's more of a regista or pivot for Chelsea. Crucial during buildup, but not essential in the final third. I have a video on this position, go check it out 💪🏻
@@FootballMeta can Andreas Iniesta be consideres as a Mezzala?He is very similar to DeBruyne in a lot of way
@@GM-kj7sy I think Xavi and Iniesta are the best mezzalas in history
@@MISSINGSITTERS Xavi was closer to Kroos or Pirlo to be considered a Mezzala. Luis Enrique was good at it similarly to Iniesta
Jorginho is a regista.
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kevin De bruyne
Definitely Iniesta back in the days
Federico Chiesa
From your explanation I think Bruno Fernandes can be considered as a Mezzala
Just curious. What would you call a Jorginho? Thanks.
@Divye Pugaloke where do you get those names? They're really cool
@@JustYesnt mezzala and regista are Italian words
@Divye Pugaloke thanks.
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Alexis Mac allister is a good mezzala
Bruno Fernandes does a great job as half winger
He's an attacking midfielder bro
I think this is what makes him the best CAM. He can make runs/crosses from the half space on both sides, he can sneak up front beyond the striker, or drop back, build up, and score from 30 yards out ha
What about ozil
how about a vid for regista
Iniesta? Modric? would they be considered?
Yeah I would say they are
Is Havertz a Mezz'ala?!
I believe Xhaka at Arsenal has played this role in the last few games on the left side
Bernardo Silva
Pogba has been ole’s perfect mezzala
Please explain messi evolution of his whole carrier from 2008 to 2021💪💪🤑🤑⚽⚽🦁🦁
Riqui Puig
martin ödegaard
Grealish could be the man for this.
Modric
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Is pogba a mezzala
At times yes, at United he's been used more as a deep lying playmaker, but previously at Juventus and on occasion he's played as a mezzala
Thomas muller is aslo a good mezzala
He's more of a raumdeuter
Is kaka mezzela??
one name: Pedri
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Hi, Football META, I guess tweaking the title a bit would bring more viewers. The current title would only attract people who know what a Mezzala is.
Imagine if this was pinned
Great video btw
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Frenkie de jong
Pogba is a mezzala, isn't it?
Yes at times Pogba plays in this position, but can sometimes be deployed as a deep lying playmaker instead
Fabregas and now Bousquet. Kante too when allowed to attack.
Toni kroos
No.
Kroos is a deeplying playmaker.
Frank Lampard
Can't believe you guys forgot Piotre ZIELINSKI from Napoli! He is a textbook Serie A mezzala, having took over from Hamsik many years ago. Many fans view him as a #10 but that is not his best position, #8 is for sure.
So, basically, the modern no 10?
Not really actually. Go and watch carefully De Bruyne play under Pep
Volante in spanish
Kanté is a mezz'ala?!
Occasionally yes I think he does suit this role, especially under Maurizio Sarri and Lampard, I think he's slightly too defensive to be considered a true mezzala
Bruno