Depends on their level though. KDB would cost more than Vardy or Aguero etc. I still rather Greenwood but remember until we signed Bruno we had the goal scorers just not the creators. Both have potential to be world class I would rather Greenwood, Foden has the benefit of Pep teaching him
Foden or Greenwood: who do you take?
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Greenwood. Goalscorers are harder to find
Greenwood created quite a bit of his own chances in that post-lockdown run. Bailing us out a couple of times when no one looked likely. He's much more than just a goal scorer, though he is quite a generational talent at that.
Easy choice. If both were at other clubs, we'd all be wanting Greenwood.
Again I’m not sure it would that easy for other clubs even though I would take Greenwood. The problem is with the Iceland incidence with both I feel one won’t live up til potential as both could be world beaters. I’m from Ireland but if I was English I be happy either way both look set to be world class. I feel Greenwood is ahead but Pep is probably better to have as a coach with no disrespect to Ole
Greenwood. He’s an exciting player and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anyone make scoring look as easy as he does.
I think Foden is amazing. Think he needs to play more for City (maybe he is this season, I dont know).
As others have said hard to compare but they are equally good in their positions IMO.
As others have said hard to compare but they are equally good in their positions IMO.
Do you see Greenwood as someone who could play through the middle? That's the only question mark for me, otherwise, I agree.
Greenwood. He has attributes that no other kid (or senior player since R9 IMO) in world football has. Foden is a top talent but there are many others similar him, Saka at Arsenal being a good example.
Greenwood's excellent around the box and is a natural finisher. However, Foden's a better creator. Apples and oranges really.
In my opinion, Greenwood needs to develop his creative skills. Currently, when we play him on the right side and has a marker on him, he either shoots or plays back or a simple square ball. To go another level, he needs to be able to create chances for others and I hope that he adds that to his armory.
In my opinion, Greenwood needs to develop his creative skills. Currently, when we play him on the right side and has a marker on him, he either shoots or plays back or a simple square ball. To go another level, he needs to be able to create chances for others and I hope that he adds that to his armory.
Just way to early to call which one will have a bigger career. Rooney looked like he was clearly above Cristiano when they were both the same age as Foden and Greenwood.
Greenwood can be anything, his natural talent is insane, but so was Rooney's but Rooney didn't look after himself the way an elite footballer should so didn't fulfil his maximum potential, despite a brilliant career.
Greenwood can be anything, his natural talent is insane, but so was Rooney's but Rooney didn't look after himself the way an elite footballer should so didn't fulfil his maximum potential, despite a brilliant career.
I heard a couple of girls in Iceland had this exact same debate a month or so ago....
What a stupid thread!
We already have Greenwood.
What about Foden or Sancho?
I would take Foden as he looks class and we have a couple of hot prospects for the RW position so we should be sorted.
We already have Greenwood.
What about Foden or Sancho?
I would take Foden as he looks class and we have a couple of hot prospects for the RW position so we should be sorted.
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Seems arbitrary, but even then, if we got an offer for this amount of money for Greenwood I would turn it down
No chance. Both of these kids are future stars. Unless off the pitch shit gets in their way they’ll both make it to the top. Iheanacho was a tap in merchant for City. Unfair comparison.
As for the question, United fans will all say Greenwood, City fans will all say Foden. Best people to ask would be fans of other clubs in the league (except Liverpool as they’ll be biased against Greenwood)
Both are going to be top players, no doubt about that. Would like to think Greenwood's elite finishing would make him the bigger star in the long run.
Greenwood.
I'd take greenwood. He finishes like fowler.
Not sure how you can say this with so much surety.
I would genuinely be surprised if both of them reach their full potential.
Strange thing is where the teams are now each could do with the other.
City need a Aguero replacement and we need midfielders that can beat the press
City need a Aguero replacement and we need midfielders that can beat the press
I don't watch you that often buuut... Right now both are overrated. Foden's good in 1 out of 5 matches, if he starts more than 20-22 league games this season then that will only show City dropped a level or two from 2017-2019. Honestly I just think fans are desperate for local lads to make it and become superstars at their clubs.
Foden has already played on both wings, as an 8, as a 10 and as a false 9 this season.
I wouldn't trade Greenwood for Foden, obviously, but I wouldn't be too surprised if the latter turns out the better player in the end. They both look amazing.
Still undecided on Greenwood. I expect him to score alot less this season, obviously going against EL minnows helped beef up his stats last year.
With Foden he has the major advantage of playing under a great manager and consistently talented performers and I cant see that changing anytime soon.
With Foden he has the major advantage of playing under a great manager and consistently talented performers and I cant see that changing anytime soon.
Greenwood. Gonna be great for us.
Both excellent prospects/players. But Greenwood guarantees goals and that's what it's all about.
I pray this kid can stay fit and focused because he really could be a world beater.
I pray this kid can stay fit and focused because he really could be a world beater.
Surprising.
I know, I know. There's just something I cant put my finger on, regarding my slight doubts with Greenwood.
They are already ‘top’ players, both are starters for their teams, Foden is quickly becoming a vital player for City and Greenwood is clearly the best finisher at United.
Not bad for teenagers who will only get better.
I didn’t say both will reach their ultimate potential, I said both will be top players, and by that I mean key players for their clubs with potential to be among the very best in their positions in the league.
Hmm.... No one chooses Foden at all?
I'd also take Greenwood
I'd also take Greenwood
I think Foden is absolutely class, but it's Greenwood every day of the week.
Yea by definition you can't have more goals than chances....
It's sad for Greenwood. He hasn't done much wrong and yet is getting all the criticism from media when his partner in crime Foden is enjoying his life. Greenwood should have been playing for england and yet is punished for wrong reasons.
Greenwood has hardly featured for United this season, hasn't even scored a single goal in the league so why should he play for England over foden?
Considering the paucity of England's midfield options, Foden is the obvious choice.
United asked England not to call him up.
If we only look at their football talents, Greenwood easily.
I think a player like him, a deadly finisher type is harder to find/come by. Feed him shit/scrap services and he can still finish it. Playmakers rely on others to finish and score.
This is too easy though... how about the TAA or AWB, maybe that's harder.
I remember we once had this RVN or Henry debate... many say Ruud openly out loud but I'm sure deep inside it's actually Henry. Difficult to say it eh..
I think a player like him, a deadly finisher type is harder to find/come by. Feed him shit/scrap services and he can still finish it. Playmakers rely on others to finish and score.
This is too easy though... how about the TAA or AWB, maybe that's harder.
I remember we once had this RVN or Henry debate... many say Ruud openly out loud but I'm sure deep inside it's actually Henry. Difficult to say it eh..
I love AWB for his amazing defensive abilities, but TAA is a special player.
Foden pips it for me. Both quality though.
No its not only on a United forum is that even remotely a debate. TAA is 10 times the player despite AWB being better defensively.