Learn to Play Center Mid | A Pro's Analysis of Busquets

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You guys loved it when I analyzed Jantschke's play against FC Bayern Munich last week as an example to show you how I analyze and learn from professional soccer players at the highest level. Well, I am making this into a new series.
In this video, I sit down and watch 15 minutes of the FC Barcelona vs. Espanyol game and solely focus on Sergio Busquets. I track his every move and analyze what makes him a world class defensive central midfielder.
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[@georgythegenesis]

Busquets is a genius, one can't possibly just play like him. He's a rare type of CDMs, and for me he's the best CDM ever.

[@mlk7092]

CDM isn't a real position, its called DM

[@fitengineer1716]

Ever heard of Claude Makelele? Busquets is the best after Makelele!

[@sukka4pain]

de jong is coming

[@TheGronthor]

he should clean boots to ngolo kante , divers will never be best as they cheating proves the huge lack of skill

[@nicholasfindeson3722]

yes busqets is the best cdm

[@wingmasterable]

In Barcelona they call him “ El asesino silencioso “ means the silent assassin!! No Facebook, no Twitter, no instagram, no thing at all just his family and Barca !!

[@zuhairyassin505]

Baheej Ibrahim no wonder his successful

[@redwanrabbani]

Umm if you don't know they actually have social media accounts

[@christianwayne5984]

Redwan Rabbani naaaa he don’t but probably WhatsApp

[@JohnDoeVanDeComments]

That's why I love him

[@Drumsetti]

he now has Insta 😉

[@naderabdullah8569]

Busquets is so underrated.

[@userr5464]

yeah because kids these days think player is bad if their fifa card is bad without actually watching them play

[@manchesterisblue283]

@@userr5464 this days people are stat merchants

[@hieutran-qx7ti]

@AKXU his fifa card is actually bad haha. FIFA just shit after all...

[@abdulqadirhusein1885]

When you watch Barcelona playing you dont see Busquets, But when you watch Busquets playing you see Barcelona 🙌🙌😀😀

[@asyrf10]

Abdulqadir Husein yes,like vicente de busque say

[@k.s2497]

Abdulqadir Husein the real quote goes like this. When you see the match, you don’t see busquets. When you see busquets, you see the whole match

[@a.k8367]

Del Bosque has said that in the world cup Africa

[@sharegan6822]

same applies for spain without busquets spain and barca are nothing,

[@davidramirez3021]

I can’t believe he’s never been included in the fifapro 11 best players. He deserves it. He has incredible IQ and plays so calm. I’ve always told my friends that he is one of the best players in the world 🌎

[@suptramp]

Because its not real football

[@dinesvlog1999]

Absolutely best of all time

[@jstgoalkeeping]

Could you analyze Neuer for attacking mid? I would really appreciate it. Thanks

[@tricky1506]

JstGoalkeeping 😂😂😂👍

[@roshanghadigaonkar8267]

JstGoalkeeping 😂😂😂

[@lappodamy5826]

Xdxdxdxd

[@fitengineer1716]

😂😂😂😂

[@uchechukwuraphael708]

😂😂😂

[@coleplayshd6872]

This positional awareness comes after thousands of hours on the pitch. He's seen these different scenarios so many times throughout the years he can predict where the players are at all times. That is the Barca way of playing. They have been training their players from a young age at La Masia.

[@vnzlan522]

Def the best CDM in the world, so underrated

[@ronaldrockmann2032]

Erick Lopez He is a bit slow

[@nerddoctor8505]

Ronald Rockmann most CDM players are slow except for short ones like kante

[@ronaldrockmann2032]

dr_danger 90 What i mean by slow is that he often takes too long to pass the ball and sometimes loses it in a dangerous position. Happens very rarely though

[@Eragon543217]

Yeah~he is a smart player on the pitch.

[@harithhumam4372]

EsRhIiCh 12345 The smartest one.

[@nrzhfr]

The master of time and space. Simply genius.

[@taofiqyakubu3036]

THE MASTER OF TIME AND SPACE IS INIESTA ... BISQUETS GIFT IS POSITIINING AND AWARENESS

[@tdevanarayanan7336]

Actually the greatest aspect of Busquets playing style is his mastery of basics in football and the ability to get out of any kinds of pressure. He can't be pressured.🙌🏻

[@shimo2445]

The best CDM i ever see...for barca and spain. How important he is. Till today, no one can replace in both squad.

[@user-xj4ht9bv9r]

Such an underrated player. World class.

[@frodclairvoyantclip]

Greatest centeral defensive midfielder of all time. Although he doesn't defend like Makelele or Yaya Toure or Davids/Seedorf, He uses his brain to retain possession of the ball, or let opponents make mistakes. He is a genius. If you have played football you'll know how amazing Busquets is. His off the ball movement is a textbook example for all the youngsters wanting to play football. No matter the position you play in, Busquets/Xavi/Iniesta/Messi/Zidane and other greatest players have this thing in common, a footballing brain.

[@RakTheHero]

I have always talked about how Sergio BUSQUETS's role is so underrated by people..I'm glad people now know how important he is to the team.Complex Simplicity, very professional indeed.

[@franciscocasas712]

Busquets & Marco Verratti are my favorite players! This video is much appreciated 🙏🏽⚽️️ the reason these guys are my favorite is because of their physical appearance (they aren't big). They embody what I think football/soccer truly is, a game played with the mind & then the body.

[@duckyfn7777]

Great analyse, i have a big game tomorrow where i play in the CAM position( I am normally a winger) so this helps me a lot! What i noticed was that he always knows what going on in the game and always looking behind his shoulder. this is going to help me a lot in my new position

[@marcelosantosdomingues5164]

The game is played with the brain! Gracias, Sergio!

[@MrMrAzad]

I didnt have to see the video to give it a like, as soon as i saw the name sergio busquets it was done already :3

[@ranjithar9513]

I Watched with so much attention for the first time how Busquets play during this euro he is just a masterclass with fantastic technique

[@bluescanfly1981]

What's absolutely crazy is that you don't even notice the small touches until all of a sudden there's 3 v 2 or 2 v 1 advantage. It's like a good musician improvising - effortless but so damn hard to do

[@robbbooo]

I think it would be a great idea to have one of your teammate, who plays that position, to be guest for these positions specific analysis.

[@moseim4321]

He is the best holding mid ever since Pirlo. I can't imagine yet someone replace him in Barca.

[@sharegan6822]

pirlo is a maestro himself but you can clearly watch how different busquets is theres no defensive midfielder like him. Probably the best DM ever!

[@joshafterhours7202]

Excellent analysis. It's great that you've taken the time to put this together. Very helpful.

[@NanoTekkers]

PLEASE ANALYSE CAM....WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT

[@BecomePro]

Agreed!

[@clickbait9090]

Nyshant Kumar yes!

[@austinrose3421]

Watch Christian Eriksen, Isco, Kevin de Bruyne, Cesc Fabregas, Mesut Ozil, and Phillipe Coutinho

[@NanoTekkers]

Austin Rose thx man......its just that i would love the quality vid from this guy

[@worldgonemad6226]

Austin Rose best cam atm is dybala

[@M10TubeFCB]

bro ur analysis videos are so good and exactly what every player needs to improve. keep up the good work, please also make more of other players.

[@user-hf7lf6oq9q]

Hey Matt! Thanks a lot for your channel and videos, I'm learning a lot from it and you are doing a great job!

[@malankarthikeyan7201]

love these kind of videos Matt, hope to see more videos like this really helps my teammates learn

[@nazilabdulazeez5748]

Absolutely beautiful work..... no unnecessary music, no unnecessary transitions.... loved the work

[@cribaldo5448]

So nice to see to read that Busquets is actually appreciate it by so many people. My son decided to play his position in club and I will be honest I have not been thrilled because I don't feel that his position is valued. My son's strengths are his touch, intelligence, vision and understanding of the game. He opens himself continuously looking for open spaces. I do wonder would Busquets had an easy time finding a college in the US who would appreciate the simplicity of passes, vision etc. I do wonder.

[@sebfox2194]

It's probably actually easier to get into bigger teams if you play in less popular positions like this. For example, if you go to a trial and you are a right midfielder or right sided striker, probably almost 50% of the players at the trial want to play in those positions. However, if you are left back, or a defensive midfielder, then you will face far less competition for a place in any team. I don't know about US colleges though, but if they don't appreciate players like Busquets, then they just don't know football.

[@angelboy6592]

Love these! More of them please

[@rabenvater2455]

Thanks for that! So many people don't get, how good and humble his style of playing is.

[@Titantr0n]

Busquets and videos like these got me into football beyond just pretty passes and awesome goals. Nice analisys, you do need one to fully appreciate this guy.

[@mykcltherapy]

you're very consistent lately matt, I like it

[@pratikdessai5139]

Best CDM in the world

[@Mohamed-jb9yx]

Probably Ever

[@MasterPsyi]

Mohamed Ali No! Just no!

[@user-xp4ov5od8t]

Mohamed Ali guardiola is the best dm ever

[@Mohamed-jb9yx]

Guardiola isn't the best ever,,,,, far from the best

[@user-xp4ov5od8t]

Mohamed Ali you too young ...I don't think you seen him play. How old are you

[@CoolDBG]

Thank you Matt for this video!!!!!!! I play defensive mid (having previously played center-back), and am trying, trying, trying to work on that soccer positioning IQ. Thank you so much for this video, and please continue to make more in this series (and hopefully another defensive-mid one)

[@johnycastro-ensupalabra9685]

Excellent analysis and very easy to understand. Keep going you’re the best! 🙌

[@rujeri]

Many people don't realise his tactical intelligence and technique are so good and unique that these overtake other CDM's greater physical conditions or far kick power. His skills dominate matches, build the greatest teams (all winners - Barca and Spain). Just like that. Simply the best CDM in history.

[@diazsel1157]

By far most accurate analysis ever for busquet. Please do more on busquet

[@cyprusfootballplayers-cfpm7021]

Thnanks matt please do more of these,it is GOLD

[@xacbertdebarbeira_]

Wonderful! It's just breathtaking how Busquets simply refuses to do any but these most basic things of football. Look, move just a couple of steps, control the ball, pass, look again, reposition, repeat, beautifully efficient. Of course, his technical skillset makes it even easier for him, too, especially under pressure, but still he doesn't let himself get carried away like many others do. He just sticks to his mantra, which makes his game even more impressive.

[@shivprasad3536]

He is definitely the most underrated player of all time.

[@trinitrini6369]

I appreciate your vids... It’s easier to play so when you understand the players you have around you. He’s gifted know doubt, reads the game well, good first touch, good balance, knows how to position himself. Guess these qualities makes up for the lack of speed, finding that space to create, intercept and make passes.

[@nikhilmohan2064]

Thanks Matt.. It was really informative and hepful.. Hope you could continue with more analysis videos.

[@robindanielsson558]

Perfect! Great analysis love it!

[@Abnorma2]

This was great, would love something similar focusing on how a CDM should play when his team are out of possession.

[@bendopes1]

Hey Matt love the video, any way you could do a video on how different formations operate and what the general strategy is for the most popular formations are?

[@jasonbigg8341]

Very impressive vid mate, your explanation of the concepts is tidy.

[@bue.2567]

That was great!!! Do more of every position 👍🏼

[@CarlosGonzalez-kd8um]

Thanks bro this is helping a lot.. can you do an analysis on how to play winger ?

[@astonishingarj3590]

If you could do Center Back I would greatly appreciate it.

[@theflag2328]

amazing, favorite video from you :) thanks matt, following since your kinzenbach times, sebastian from Berlin

[@danielvictor5181]

Criminally underrated!!🔵🔴 His name will forever be etched not only into the history of Barcelona 🏆but into the hearts of everyone that had the privilege to watch him orchestrate such a masterpiece of class he possesses 🇪🇸🔥🎯

[@TheReidofranGamer]

You said that Rakitic was a CB in the clip when Sergio told him to play the longball over his head , he is a CM

[@MM-ey8si]

Centre back please?

[@NikeSoccerTennis]

all about timing tbh

[@BillyKueekSG]

He is the MasterMind Maestro! Commenting as an ex-center-forward, his value is astronomical. Even for center-backs, having him can save the defense from being overly exposed.

[@jacobnielsen7752]

Great video, so helpful for me as I play the CDM position.

[@gabriel.casanas]

Keep doing this for different position and players' styles s'il vous plait

[@manuelacosta464]

Thanks Matt! & you guys, these are analysis for each position, and how to play them properly! Not to learn how to play like Neymar, Messi, CR7 or cavani etc! Bc every single one of them! Have their own style and way to play their position! Don’t copy them! Find your own style and learn how to play your position properly, and you’ll be a beast!

[@CHlEFFIN]

What a treat man… simply a different level… and to think that a few yards in front of him roams the greatest player of all time… thank you for everything my dear Barcelona.💙❤️

[@olic2581]

Quality!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Matt

[@carriboramos7700]

Most underrated player ever

[@philipvisser8554]

Great analysis especially how Busquests play off the ball to create space and passing lanes. A longer video would have been useful as I think there is a lot more to learn. E.g I would have liked to hear more how he transition between defense and attack and see examples, how he is able to poach the ball from the feet of attackers, and how he draws opposition to create space

[@kristinsiil2857]

Thank you! I was just analysing a game he played and then u upload this :)

[@ay613]

Great coherent analysis

[@toolkitbox9215]

I've always said busquets is the best cdm to ever play. If you truly understand football then you will know that the simplicity in his play is what makes him the best. 90% of the time he plays the best possible pass.

[@janjan-ef2td]

Best CDM in the world Respect and full love R.I.P fifa Casemiro better than busquets lol

[@louies9463]

no

[@Midget_macca]

Watched this 3 times and it’s really helped

[@freshsoccerskillcr7]

Keep doing this matt it really helps !

[@esaiemososongo]

Can you do one RW for dembele please I'll appreciate

[@saxenaakash19]

do it for yourself man! You know how he does it by now.

[@ZzxxDJxxzZ]

Aye Itz Colbeh he plays right, with Suarez on the left and Messi middle

[@esaiemososongo]

Aye Itz Colbeh but I know he is a RW

[@richfootball1378]

Aye Itz Colbeh of you think that you dont watch Barcelona. Suarez is on the left. Messi is in the center and dembele/delofeu is on the right

[@jordan_0914]

Aye Itz Colbeh no, they play a False nine where the front 3 don't have a solid Position, they are free to roam to confuse defenders. Messi plays at CF Suarez on the left and Dembele RW.

[@areeshamir1422]

Can you please do one for a striker next like Benzema or Harry Kane and keep up the good work 👍

[@nemesisjr7432]

AA 07 benzema?? Lol.. There are other players far better than him.. Eg : Aubameyang Dybala Lewandowski Ibrahimovic

[@areeshamir1422]

Nemesis Jr Benzema isn’t the greatest right now but if you pick the right game he can be

[@austinrose3421]

Not Benzema we ant to learn how to be good finishers lol

[@areeshamir1422]

Austin Rose And I want you to learn to spell after seeing your comment 👍

[@jordan_0914]

Only analysis he is good for is creating space for Ronaldo, when Benzema doesn't play Ronaldo struggles.

[@profootballcoachingt.v278]

Top class. Welldone!!

[@feisty_asphaltyt2862]

Thanks Matt I really needed this video !!!!

[@ahmedalghamdi7789]

Try to analyze CAM plz.

[@hamidjan6815]

Wingers, analize one of best right or left wingers,

[@thearchitect3497]

Luis Nani would be cool to see.

[@Footballlfan98]

please do more of these love them so much to learn

[@michaelchon6468]

Busquets gets so much attention as the pivot for the barcelona midfield. His defensive reliability has stepped up a lot from the years he was known as a flopping prodigy. He does a fantastic job flipping sides of the field and has been through the tiki-taka era through MSN.

[@sanjaysingh77788]

Do this for strikers Harry Kane Lewandoski

[@akselk2288]

Devanshu Mishra then like my comment

[@muhammedaliaydin8977]

Why?

[@jonathansheppard8787]

I just wish thiago alcantara can come back to us at barca 😭😧

[@ideoskipbox3559]

I loved this video. Thank u so much this video has helped me A LOT

[@LUCIDITRY]

GENIUS

[@TJ-hu9bx]

Toni Kroos next

[@ilhaankhodabakus3090]

Do one on messi

[@miguelrodriguez-pe1ss]

Impossible

[@lewistaylor2858]

He doesn't play a position, he is too good, you can't learn what he does

[@alan27teoh92]

Messi's play is unpredictable which is why he is the best, he can drop deep and create chances, he can dribble at defenders, make runs behind the defence, pretty much a false 9 role and he is almost impossible to man mark.

[@amoney4273]

?

[@saimrasheed6414]

Love these analysis vids

[@snjbros5543]

Yes finally, my position. You are genuinely the best Matt

[@gymnasieelevernesakademi9177]

Who doesn't run for creating a passing line?

[@AmeerHijjawi]

My thoughts exactly.. who plays football and doesnt do that.. otherwise you are a sitting duck and better be replaced.. anyone who plays football will naturally create the passing lined to move the ball..

[@muhammedaliaydin7207]

Ameer Hijjawi but Busquets is the best in it

[@haydarkorkmaz2565]

Do Isco!!!!

[@rube3k]

Great, great video. Wish these kind of tips were around when I was growing up playing football.

[@moradshebli9562]

Wow man! I watch tons of football but never really noticed some of the details you mentioned here! Great great content!

[@osamamohammad3717]

Do a Kroos analysis, he is definitely the best midfielder in the world

[@MrElijah1998]

Osama Mohammad I thought modric🤔

[@osamamohammad3717]

MrElijah1998 Modric is great, but I think Kroos is just a little bit better

[@David-gg9kv]

Osama Mohammad I would respectfully disagree

[@MrElijah1998]

Osama Mohammad well both are world class players for sure kroos keeps it safe always

[@gmolina]

Yes please... Toni Kroos is the perfect guy to analyze a CM.

[@E11i77]

Lol never listen to someone who calls football soccer

[@maciekpszemek3196]

This video helped me a lot. Thanks Matt

[@hilario032094]

If you made a 2 hour video I would sit and watch the whole thing. Love the work,, this was very pleasing to watch! I look forward for more videos.

[@luissramirezz9349]

As soon as i heard 'soccer' i stopped it

[@653prasadsherkane6]

THANKS A LOT FOR THE INITIATIVE!!!!!

[@kiwi-mf2do]

this series is awesome!

[@JohnHenkamGangte]

This is incredible!

[@timmy3981]

Thanks Matt ❤️👏🏽

[@mateovergara4308]

loved the video!!

[@weariedhorizon1665]

Bravo !! I loved this video 😂

[@pyanayi2952]

This is so good.. Really appreciated it bro.. What a work man... I am cnter mid player.. Box to box.. This is really helping me more improve my play.. Thanks a lot... Very much thank u..