As promised, FourthOfficial.com will be publishing a series of a features over the next few days, asking renowned football commentators and our own team of editors to shed light on their opinion regarding specific players who were absolutely outstanding throughout the season, including the Super League/Premier League, FA Cup as well as the Malaysia Cup. We now take an exclusive look at strikers who were relatively impressive throughout the year!
Roshan Narayan (Chief Editor at Large – FourthOfficial.com)
Pick: Paulo Rangel (Pahang FA)
“Paulo has been all about goals. He finished top scorer of the Super League as well. He’s one of those guys that you can bank on in terms of delivering goals, and he played a significant part in Selangor’s strong Super League run”
Keeshaanan Sundaresan (Chief Editor – FourthOfficial.com)
Pick: Luciano Figueroa (Johor DT)
“Luciano Figueroa is one of those forwards that you’d love to see more often in the Super League. He’s good at reading the game, and has got an exceptional eye for goal. He’s a classic center forward, who also worked extremely hard for Johor DT all season long. Top player.”
Abbas Saad (Ex-Australian international, TV Host)
Pick: Luciano Figueroa (Johor DT)
“The most complete striker to grace the game here since the eighties.. Great technical ability, vision and finishing power. Works very hard from the front to give an edge to his team at all times…”
Aysha Ridzuan (Football Writer, Columnist – FourthOfficial.com)
Pick: Paulo Rangel (Selangor FA)
“Paulo Rangel by far. Though Selangor didn’t achieve much this season, Rangel was literally their heartbeat from Day One. Every time he was unavailable, Selangor struggled so badly. That in itself describe the level of influence he has. And of course, his goals.”
Ross Yusof (Football Commentator, Radio/TV Host)
Pick: Luciano Figueroa (Johor DT)
“22 goals in all competitions for the big Argentine, who is great on the deck and brilliant in the air. He’s the ideal forward for any Super League teams, as he works equally hard for the team upfront.“
Scott Ollerenshaw (Ex-Australian international, TV Host)
Pick: Luciano Figueroa (Johor DT)
“I didn’t need much time to figure this out. Figueroa has been terrific throughout 2014. Came in as a second fiddle to Pablo Aimar, but ended up being the main man on most occasions. Brilliant player. “
Craig Morraies (Football Commentator, Radio Pundit)
Pick: Jorge DIaz (Johor DT)
“Coming into the MSL midway through the season is always tough. Add to the fact that you’re replacing a world class start in Pablo Aimar, and you really have a massive void to fill. Diaz turned games, when it wasn’t going JDT’s way, and caused numerous problems to defences all over the country.”
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