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Originally Posted by Suedesi
Better than Giggs, and on par with Figo, judged not only on technical ability, but also heart, character, leadership, defending, tracking back and having an amazing shot. The fulcrum of the Lazio, Juventus and Czech midfield, teams that played amazing football thanks in part to Pavel's qualities.
Single-handedly mauled Barcelona in Nou Camp, then Real Madrid in Turin and was going to win the CL had it not been for that Mcmamamamaman cnut that deprived him of the final by diving in front of the ref. That year he was the best player in Europe, and he did win Ballon d'Or ( I believe).
Absolutely world class player, though sometimes he went down too easily.
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No way he is better than Giggs or Figo. Most did not even know his name before that CL final season, during which he deservedly won the player of the year award. Not saying he was crap before that, was just one of many good players around; that season and one after that elevated him a level or two. He was never as good a dribbler as Giggs or Figo. Better finisher than Giggs but does not have the number to show it. He cut in and got into central positions much more than Giggs but their goal ratios are similar.