for me, lately he's become a great figure not just for his football but for his character and the way he is off the pitch too. whether it's his facial expressions or the way he sweetly needles opponents now and then, he adds a nice splash of color to the game. for a player this lethal on the pitch, both physically and as a goalscorer, to have a funny, likable side and to show it comes across as pretty endearing.
because he's got a monster of a physique, he probably sticks in people's minds as a predatory player, but he's really a very smart footballer too. even though he's still very young, his knack for being in the right place at the right time is incredible. if you take a look at the goal…