IMO Roberto Carlos should be in the brazil squad for WC2010

CorkMan

He is 37 years of age and is still in top form, playing 14 games for Corinthians and scoring 3 goals. Cafu played up to the same age aswell.

I still think Carlos could be top 4, possibly top 3 left backs worldwide. As long as he doesn't get injured, he's fine.

heffomike54

wonder how is he for pace now though? If he was caught out of position by some fast winger, would he be able to recover in time?

Xavi6

Cole
Evra
Clichy
Lahm

He's definitely not in the top three or four left backs.

GavRedKing

I dont see why Brazil wouldnt play Dani Alves and Maicon in both full back positions, granted they are both naturally right sided but with 2 top class full backs like that at there disposal its an option they could look at.

newballsplease

Xavi6 wrote: »

Cole
Evra
Clichy
Lahm

He's definitely not in the top three or four left backs.

either is he imo

Ush1

gavredking wrote: »

I dont see why Brazil wouldnt play Dani Alves and Maicon in both full back positions, granted they are both naturally right sided but with 2 top class full backs like that at there disposal its an option they could look at.

I think that could work but I reckon that's too attacking for Dunga. Santos has done pretty well at left back anyway. He's even played Alves on the right wing a few times to good effect.

whatawaster

One of the most overrated players ever to have played the game imo. Certainly not good enough now.

Warper

No way will Dunga bring him back him. This Brazil team is not about accomodating the big names - just look at Ronaldinho. This is a team that knows its job and bringing in someone like Carlos now would be ridiculous.

Dont be at yourself

I still think Carlos could be top 4, possibly top 3 left backs worldwide.

Was he ever one of the top 4 left-backs in the world, even at his peak?

Maybe for about 30 seconds in Le Tournoi.

dyl10

Agreed, he wasn't even that good at his peak....

NekkidBibleMan

NekkidBibleMan wrote: »

Was he ever one of the top 4 left-backs in the world, even at his peak?

Maybe for about 30 seconds in Le Tournoi.

He was in UEFA's Team of the Year in 2002 and 2003 so I'd say yeah.

LuckyLloyd

whatawaster wrote: »

One of the most overrated players ever to have played the game imo. Certainly not good enough now.

This. Around 98 - 2004 he probably was around the top shelf of players in his position, mainly because of his extraordinary athletic ability and general professionalism. There were always gaping holes in his game though, and without his old quickness I can't imagine him being up to that level anymore.

HoPpiE

newballsplease wrote: »

either is he imo

+1 on that. Has been caught out a lot this season.

bullpost

Like a Brazilian Ian Hart really. His shot was his best attribute

Optimalprimerib

His free kick scoring ratio was actually not great. I think it lived off that wonder goal against france.

I am not particularly a big fan of alves either. Seems to over hit alot of his crosses