The Brutality Of Thomas Partey

[@PiotrFoot]

Hi everyone! olschool style (text only). Three years ago, who could have thought that Thomas Partey would have been MOTM in a Madrid derby? Always been a big fan though, a hell of a player. You can participate to the Piotr Foot MASTERCLASS and have access to my live course (more details at [e-mail]) You can support the channel financially on Patreon (link in description) Thank you all for your support I hope you will enjoy the video :D

[@HishamR89]

Rodri and Partey were Atletico's best mid duo but rarely got the chance to play together.

[@stillwinter6379]

@@HishamR89 ofc they rarely played together because they are very similar in term of playing style. have you ever witnessed a great football team with two similar type of CM/DM pairings?

[@obatampat.v7977]

Piotr Foot COME TO REAL MADRID

[@zodsinclair8500]

I need God to organize the transfer of this Midfield GENERAL to ARSENAL A.S.A.P! Prays will continue, I hope it happens! He is the Heir to Vieira's Throne The STEEL we NEED in Midfield!....Pray we sell Xhaka 1st & whoever else to get this guy! #COYG

[@andychapman3100]

@@zodsinclair8500 We got him!

[@rafliindrawan2510]

physicality - great passing - great vision - great defending - great mentality - great Complete

[@muhammadshaheerasif3400]

I would rate passing, and especially, vision as 'good' not 'great' but, yeah, he is a great player.

[@danielgarner3727]

@@muhammadshaheerasif3400 *_great

[@rujeri]

Control over the ball - not great

[@danielgarner3727]

@@rujeri u talking about today

[@merveilmeok2416]

I was expecting something “brutal” about him, as in physically harming opponents in a gory way.

[@ezmony19]

Who’s here after arsenal signed him 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@jamiediao8086]

#NoThomasNoPartey

[@yousseflouis3537]

Most underrated CDM hands down

[@Jh3alan]

Big facts brother. 🙏🏾

[@zoro9037]

He’s not a CDM he’s a box to box midfielder

[@Brandooooo5]

Considering he's not a CDM I'm not surprised

[@andychapman3100]

Agree. Welcome to AFC!

[@littlewing62]

he's a regista.. just big and Ghanaian

[@adanjaimes2961]

Finally someone recognizes his potential ever I being saying this for years he’s going to be a Great player👏🏻

[@hb_gallary8694]

Ultimately find someone as well liked Partey... the first day Thomas played for atletico came on field with correa at like 70th minute he scored that match but his touches were so elegant since then a big fan of him.. so happy for him that people recognising his talent

[@jcxkzhgco3050]

Adan Jaimes he's 26 yrs old though

[@ati_guy7]

He's in.his prime

[@joaoserra3714]

This guy and William Carvalho are two of the most underrated midfielders. So much quality

[@pradhan2008]

Carvalho must have some other issues else he sud be the best.

[@zodsinclair8500]

I rem we used to hear about him every transfer window at Arsenal, Wonder how he's doing now?

[@raycorey]

Zod Sinclair Well he is now with Arsenal 😂.

[@zodsinclair8500]

@@raycorey YUP!!! Halleluiah I;m so Glad! I was actually talking about Willaim Carvalho, glad to see he's still doing well, just like Partey, he's exactly my height & the kind of character we've missed at Arsenal for more than a Decade!!! Glad Arteta used Common Sense for Arsenal's Sake!

[@raycorey]

Zod Sinclair Honestly I have been hoping we would get someone like those two for a while now. Since the Gilberto days we have never had anyone who can do what we need in there.

[@jonathandittmer9496]

He's a physical and defensive monster like Casemiro and still he's very agile and a very good passer. He was easily the best player on the pitch in the Madrid derby.

[@kairihd3521]

his best attribute is his long shots tho from out the box

[@gaara4667]

HAHAHAUAUHAUAH you just insulted him by comparing him to Casemiro

[@jehvanmontieth1292]

@@gaara4667 only a mad man would say that about casemiro

[@juananonimo6993]

@@gaara4667 Partey still has a LOT more to show before the comparison with Casemiro start....Casemiro 4 times UEFA champions league winner.

[@BhhigTsunamiGMG]

@@juananonimo6993 dude stop there!! Look at Real before u talk. And CR7 won those trophies for them not casemiro!!😂😂😂

[@gorillastalker9103]

Hope he join us at Arsenal, a man can only dream. Would be amazing.

[@oxled8562]

Ikr but it might eventually become reality

[@gorillastalker9103]

@@oxled8562 hope so :)

[@mafiaalert4209]

No U Emery wanted him during the summer according to Ornstein, I’m sure he’s still on Arsenals radar. Upamecano and Partey are two players I could see them bringing in during the summer, depending on funds.

[@Elias-xh8xm]

Keep dreaming lol

[@gorillastalker9103]

@@Elias-xh8xm I will :)

[@petertromp8786]

This guy is turning into a phenomenal player. So much press resistance, yet he almost always finds the forward pass? Incredible. I think he might be the complete Defensive Midfielder - acts as a Deep-Lying Playmaker, but can also do the work of a Midfield Destroyer, and can even chip in in the final third, which gives him some Vieira-esque Box-To-Box qualities. Hey Piotr, thanks for the vid, but maybe you could have titled it the "The Brutal Efficiency of Thomas Partey", or something like that? Just a thought...EXCELLENT analysis, as always.

[@jonathandittmer9496]

A better version of Casemiro honestly.

[@jackdelu]

@@jonathandittmer9496 don't know if better, surely more complete

[@KatekyoKen]

Jacopo De Luca He’s way better than Casemeiro at this point.

[@hanklesacks]

Casemiro has posters of partey in his bedroom

[@kibetronoh2376]

No brutality is more brutally honest.

[@jonl8816]

This man has been slept on for years.!

[@hb_gallary8694]

Believe me is been like this for years,, people are just recognising him recently..

[@jacobsjacokalaba95]

I hv watch it thousand times he is a great player , that's wy I love Ghanaian players with their mentality they are unique

[@charlesrobert3114]

How about Nigeria😜

[@Tuluva_Yavdheya]

Wld be unfair to judge other African clans and people like this, but I do have few Ghanian friends, and i noticed something special about them, always humble, extremely honest, and hard working. And they never cry about lack of privileges, have patience to go step by step towards success. Just look at Thomas Partey zero controversy even though he was paid so low in Madrid. Just shows how humble and full of patience these guy is. Perfect ambassador for Ghanian people.

[@mycaelfolivyvi]

If he were to be an European, his name will be everywhere...so so underrated

[@kwarrior2895]

Just say it "if he was White."🤣🤣🤣

[@skilfulsark3341]

Totally agree with your comment!!! There is only one commentator on bein sport that likes his greatness!

[@stackootb9822]

It’s not because of that. Black players are doing bits in modern football. He’s just underrated

[@JackTheStrippa]

@@stackootb9822 dillusional

[@Nge7stars]

Because he’s African that’s all

[@robbieforde153]

very underrated, his absence was a massive factor in Atleti exit to Juve last season imo!

[@PiotrFoot]

Atletico were completely out of shape during this game

[@robbieforde153]

@@PiotrFoot great vid as always piotr ;)

[@jcxkzhgco3050]

Piotr Foot huh if only we were in a good shape we would have been playing ajax

[@pawanchhetri5708]

@@PiotrFoot juve didn't let athletico breathe at all, lemar was the weakest one who played in place of partey.

[@pattisonvidal3909]

Agreed

[@Thebass26]

He is definitely a perfect example of a box to box midfielder with the ability to defend and join the attack..👍👍

[@PiotrFoot]

I don't see him as a box to box at all (like Matuidi or Doucouré), he's a real holding midfielder but he has only been playing in a defensive double pivot (or right back a few times)

[@Mikestor2]

Partey is who Fred thinks he is

[@danielgarner3727]

swear

[@suwisinyangwe3367]

I wish United would buy him, but then again that's United.

[@ikene9821]

Fred has a poor first touch and poor pass accuracy but is a good marker. He needs to work on the first two attributes.

[@tusharpatil9400]

Stop bashing Fred. He's had a great season. You could say that for Ndombele

[@whjpsva5113]

Hahahha thank you brother

[@denneraraujo_]

I never showed much appreciation for his football until this video, very underrated player

[@TV-kq8fc]

No Partey, No Party...

[@khangb3]

No pirlo no party

[@juninhocasas7945]

no thomas, no partey**

[@satanretina2962]

we, the atletico suporters, value thomas a lot, he is one of the most important parts of our team and when he doesnt play and we draw (bc we dont lose we just draw) we always say: no thomas ;no partey Great analisis btw!!

[@hrishikeshparab1236]

now I understand the tagline 😂

[@cutecatshorts3464]

@@hrishikeshparab1236 yes bro I was wondering about the same

[@hrishikeshparab1236]

@@cutecatshorts3464 yeah 😂

[@lucasoli95]

I was also shocked to see how much he has improved.

[@PirateZ1]

Love to see him in our midfield. Such a great presence there, he's great at transitions.

[@ayushgupta-rv5xp]

As an Arsenal fan I'm bingeing on Partey ! ❤

[@Jedz999]

It's a great thing for Atlético Madrid that he's still so underrated. The review here is only on one particular game but Thomas has turned into the best field player of his club since Rodri left. He has reached an insane level since 2017-2018. If I could describe him briefly: Strengths: - Ability to cut counter attacks through interceptions or pressure on ball holder (therefore including vision and anticipation) - Always trying to move the ball forward - Great combination between technique, physical strength and team spirit - Calm - Availability (not as good as Rodri who was definitely the best in the whole Simeone era on this aspect but Thomas learnt to get unmarked more often to offer passing solutions to his teammates) - Bursting upfront from midfield to score Aspects still to improve: - Defending around or inside his box (he doesn't make as many interceptions as Rodri or Gabi there for example and he also tends to commit dangerous fouls there) - Long passes - Long shots (many journalists say he's great from long range but Thomas actually struggles to keep his shots on target) - Still tends to commit a few unnecessary fouls far from his goal or just before half-time, therefore more likely to get booked by referees. Anyway I like to compare him with Tiago who was the most well-rounded pivot that Simeone coached at Atlético in my opinion because they both have the ability to be decisive all around the pitch. The only thing that I regret is the positioning of Thomas this season. He's taking the role that Rodri had so he can't get on the end of the plays so often to score or assist goals while it really is one of his strong suits. That's why I think that playing him as a number 8 in a 4-3-3 would allow him to show his full potential but that's not going to happen as long as Simeone is here unfortunately. I've been watching every Atlético's games for many years now (even friendlies) and Thomas is my favourite player at the moment ;)

[@aldrinbenny5412]

You're right. I'm an Atleti fan since year's. Thomas partey has some really good qualities. He was actually a no:8 CM. That's why he lack's some major qualities of a DM . He played as a CM till last season along side Rodri in the double pivot. That mean's Rodri had the duty of the DM, and thomas was allowed to push high and join the attack while Rodri prevented the back line. But after Rodri left Thomas was given permanent job as a defensive midfielder. A sudden and consistent switch in his position would be a bit difficult for him. That's why he's not that consistent in enough interceptions or tackles. Saul has often told Simeone about the lack of gabi in the midfield. He was purely pointing out some lack of defensive qualities in thoams like when compared to that of Rodri and Gabi. But he's improving a lot. And also fit's correctly as a DM. He had also made some exceptional tackles this season, like the one against Ronaldo during 2nd leg of champions league group stage. At present he plays alongside Saul in the pivot. Saul is playing in the pivot since Rodri left for ensuring more defensive cover to the back line. But Unlike Rodri who sit's deep infront of the back line Thomas often pushes high and joins the attack aeven though he's playing the role of a defensive midfielder, and when he pushes high from his line Saul will drop temporarily to provide the defensive cover. And after thomas drops back again he will occupy himself beyond Thomas. Both switches the position while palying. Whereas in last year Rodri always stayed deep and thomas was given full freedom to push high. If Thomas become's apure defensive midfielder the Simeone might let Saul paly a bit more higher like Koke play's and shift Koke back to the pivot.

[@Jedz999]

@@aldrinbenny5412 Yep that's pretty much it. I'm just hoping that Atléti will extend his contract and raise that 50M€ buyout clause on Thomas because I heard him during an interview with a journalist from Ghana a few months ago and he said that the Premier League was tempting him. He even considered a move a few years back when Simeone was only using him as a backup option from the bench or as right back. He felt he might have to move on to improve faster. It also sounded like the Premier League was his favourite league so he could give it a try sooner or later.

[@kennedyborquaye8252]

@@aldrinbenny5412 hes the best midfield player you had

[@steelpoo1604]

How would you assess him after lockdown?

[@aldrinbenny5412]

@@kennedyborquaye8252 he's the best CDM with offensive quality at Atletico. Saul and Koke is the best CMs at Atleti. And Rodri was the best traditional CDM at Atleti.

[@nivuzan3892]

Wow, he really improved his building from the back game

[@furkannedits]

i love players that can perform well in multiple positions.And cdm-rb is the one variety i like most.They are mostly underrated tho. Of course Philip Lahm is the leading example of that and i see a bright future for Partey.

[@homelessgod7816]

He is not only cam and rb. I remember in one of Atlético match, he was used as cf and he scored. He is cdm, cm, rb, cf. he is very versatile like alaba.

[@merveilmeok2416]

This is a masterclass video. I give it 10 out of 10.

[@arsenalfc7596]

Well, good player is quite an understatement.. this guy is worldclass!

[@kennykiss2490]

This Partey guy was hands down the MoTM during the Madrid derby, he literally owns the midfield

[@pilgrim144]

literally?

[@thebizness5596]

This boy is an elite midfielder and has been slept on. For Ghana he plays a little further forward which is credit to his attacking instincts. Look at his goal record for Ghana as midfielder it’s stupid. I wish Man Utd got him.

[@ogbillity]

He is officially a Gunner. COYG, we are winning the league. Thanks for the video.

[@deeplyingplaymaker8880]

Man lyke Partey 🇬🇭🌟 #representingus

[@انت-صلي-عالنبي-بس]

This great player reminds me with Fernando Redondo 🇦🇷 What an artist midfielder ⭐️

[@juze1117]

He is so UNDERRATED

[@mak00ileven]

Im buzzing now that hes an Arsenaal Player. he will Improve our midfield 10 folds

[@aldrinbenny5412]

Even though thomas partey is a classical and clinical DM and sometimes a CM too, he has never been that popular like kante or other classical DMs. Thomas partey is somewhat similar to kante and for me he's enough good for kante, but still he's not popular only because during the past two season's atletico had never gaven him enough opportunities or appearances to prove himself, that's why he's still valued at 50€(million) despite of his quality performance. HE has been with simeone's squad since 2015 he was not used by Simeone that much, because they had Gabi as the all time DM. And when his reign ended with a europa league title at the end of 2017/18 campaign, there came Rodri from Villareal back to his childhood club. He became the perfect replacement for Gabi. Then on he reigned at the DM position althrough the 2018/19 campaign. That means, once agian he lost the opportunity under simeone to prove himself. But surprisingly rodri left to Manchester city. At last only in the 2019/20 campaign he got his opportunity, and he utilised it well. Now he's one of the key players under simeone's Atletico Madrid. Within next one season he can reach at least a 90€(million) market value.

[@thembelaniemmanuelhlabanga4180]

Finally Michael Essien has been replaced

[@MrBeenheredonethat]

He makes me miss Essien

[@gbaleng2954]

Reminds of Edgar Davids ,the way he passes and never lose possession . As an Arsenal fan I'm over the moon, this guy will afford us to play all kinds of formation ...can't wait to see him in action

[@KRYME9]

Watching this from Ghana

[@PiotrFoot]

Cheers :)

[@Asaconstant]

Great video, also the classy music made it very relaxing experience, in which one just really enjoy the marvel of Partey's penetrative passing

[@user-wk4iw8gt8r]

Like Rodri never left. Great replacment Llorente will come good too.

[@mikeyclarke1925]

He is much better than Rodri.

[@hb_gallary8694]

He was even better in last season too

[@cozierferret7274]

@@mikeyclarke1925 LLORENTEEEE

[@aldrinbenny5412]

@@mikeyclarke1925 no dude rodri is a beast

[@koulis2935]

To add Teye is also one of the best longshooters nowdays turning whole matches with his brutal voleys when team gets stuck in the creation part,a real box to box beast not just a cdm.

[@yobratlasky1852]

His direct passing is unreal.

[@cheeechee8296]

I get so mad when I think about the fact that Man utd could've signed him for bloody 45 mill. And looking at how this has come back to bite us hard. ffs😔😤

[@viktormose1]

Abdale Adan probably wouldn’t have worked there. Everyone who goes there ends up being terrible

[@masterleng3639]

No guarantee that OGS would have managed him like Diego has

[@badman5356]

He isn't British 😆

[@cheeechee8296]

@@badman5356 Yeah I know Man Utd is like, are you voting for brexit then get in the team jees!

[@wassssissssss]

Can't believe we signed him 🔥❤️ coyg

[@ranjithvr1662]

Brutally underrated.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

I loved when the red x appeared on each player.. this dude is a killer!

[@bebatec4075]

He is like supper talented i love him. he's no 1 classic player on his place.

[@joeyblaq9952]

Somebody send this video to that daft woodward, him and Fernandez would've completed our mid, now we got fantastic Fred and Marvelous Matic at central mid

[@Naxafa]

Music: Rio de Janeiro (Chamonix) Air (Bach) - classical guitar style Suonatore di Liuto (Kevin MacLeod)

[@shakenbake9683]

Great video with thoughtful analysis! I'd love to see a video like that with N'golo Kante 😊

[@kelvinabotsi3680]

This man is gonna be world class one day

[@theophilusniilamptey8519]

Kelvin Abotsi he already is, if de Jong of Barcelona is seen as best midfielder in Europe.

[@speechyisraelite4903]

@@theophilusniilamptey8519 I'll have Partey in my midfield any day over de Jong and I'm a barca fan , he just doesn't gets his credit and recognition

[@josephtutu391]

That's why I'm proud to be Ghanaian😊😎

[@sonh788]

He's underrated like the rest of Atletico's players. Fifa needs to put some respek on it

[@thomasfrimpong6636]

making Ghana proud !!!

[@Atlas24gh]

he is makes peanuts at Atleti for a player of his caliber. They need to give him more money else they will lose him to an English club

[@thebizness5596]

Atlas24gh I wish Man Utd sign him

[@pattisonvidal3909]

To us, :D Arsenal!

[@aldrinbenny5412]

Sorry man utd and arsenal we had already signed a new contract of 100€ release clause with partey.

[@cozierferret7274]

@@aldrinbenny5412 no mate, im sad cuz he said his boyhood club is arsenal and they haven't reached agreeable terms with the atletico board yet :(

[@irfanhossain9683]

@@cozierferret7274 they did indeed. COYG

[@santifernandez6652]

Hey Piotr, i was thinking that you should make an analysis of River Plate, from Argentina, i think it's beautiful the way they play(at least in comparison with their rivals here in Sudamerica), plus Gallardo has managed to do something quite impressive, being capable of maintaining the club on top of the continent with a lot of different players that come and go, well after all this i think it deserves an analysis, but anyway thanks for doing this top-notch quality content, Saludos desde Argentina

[@mickytea81]

Great quality video, I'm your newest subscriber!

[@PiotrFoot]

Thanks a lot, enjoy the videos

[@anggafuse8568]

Please make a team's tactical analysis again... Or match analisis... I love your content very much..

[@AbdulkarimKyagulanyi]

Great analysis hands down

[@PiotrFoot]

Thanks mate

[@rick5407]

Really want him at Arsenal irl . He was brilliant for me on football manager lol

[@TJay96]

Way more agile and forward thinking than Xhaka. Dont see how Xhaka keeps is place in the starting line up

[@davidvallejofort5314]

He is not as defensive as people thinks. He's one of the most creative players in atletico instead of his appearance (big and from africa). He will definitely be one of the most important atletico players this season if he doesn't get injured.

[@kennedyborquaye8252]

Finally!! Someone who actually knows the game..spot on david

[@lynncai891]

not many manager can use this kind of great player. most of the times, manager will ruins player career.

[@kcuba1228]

underrated player

[@misterbogs]

LET'S PARTEYYYYYY

[@ryanlopez1651]

Arsenal Fans Where you at?

[@nixonsutton5312]

COYG!!

[@henrykaweche3372]

tilipo (we are here )

[@terencewelang3085]

To think he had a 45 million release clause and Manchester United want to pay 50 for D.Rice 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@siphokuhlegila1650]

Lol Rice is about £80m-£90m which shows how fucked up Man u is

[@tapipayang933]

Here after Arsenal met his release clause. COYG!!💪

[@lifes_magic_moments]

Dude, im loving the music... where can i get access to this from?

[@biggJenius]

Can you do a video on one right back or left back... I play in this role and it would be really interesting for me to see some of the best player in that role

[@PiotrFoot]

You're right I should

[@biggJenius]

@@PiotrFoot thanks a lot

[@daconvertiblebaby69]

alrrady had a video on dani alves amd some ligue 1 defender

[@jackkrsul3040]

Agree, especially with the current state of football the modern fullback is becoming an important role.

[@PiotrFoot]

@@daconvertiblebaby69 Yeah but Alves doesn't play like a normal rightback, that's what makes it interesting

[@jacoblarhus5464]

What do you think of Gimenez?

[@raphaelkassim1124]

the way his pass and move the ball around reminds me to luka modric on his prime

[@joanjulianus8718]

I just recognize his ability so so underrated Very good pass good holding midfield i will love such player like this on my team and imagine if partey play for jurgen kloop so amazing what he need just a good attitude for make him world class player

[@simoncaton1226]

Why not do an updated video of Jorginho and see how his role has changed from Sarri to Lampard, since you did a video on it last year and people seem to watch your Jorginho videos. Could be a cool thing to see

[@jameson5581]

Piotr Foot your music is always so beautiful and calming. Do you have a playlist? (Spotify preferred)

[@sarryuken8786]

After waiting 6 years (since 2014), Arsenal finally get their man!

[@atleti677]

No Thomas,No Partey

[@hozze8597]

Name of the song?

[@searplays820]

This is the first soccer video I watched on youtube with great music.

[@Peckson.Nsingi]

More videos please

[@irGuilty]

He’s unbelievable

[@kozawzaw5532]

Names for the songs in the background music? I appreciate all!!!

[@fcchelsea136]

It would be cool if you could do some young up and coming American players. Some are breaking through in MLS and others have recently gotten to Europe.

[@MaxwellsUnearthly]

As an Atleti fan, he is great. Also, great video. Curious, motion tracking with Premiere or Vegas, or AE,? all are good. One last thing, if you do play PES, would you consider him as good on PES 2018-2019 according to his in game stats?, thanks.

[@gnaiseefhokyrneh]

there ain't no party like a thomas partey!

[@abhisarbankar]

Plz make a video on Down fall of Real Madrid

[@messishaanika7698]

damn this guy can play

[@ToxicAfricanKing]

Any Gooner or Goonerrette in here? COYG!

[@Villainous98]

What a beast of a player, Simeone just made him the ultimate package, if you can just analyze martin odegaard it will be much appreciated,

[@louisnahon5117]

Can you please make more PSG analysis videos? Those are the best!!!!!!!!

[@PiotrFoot]

Merci :)

[@faadilyahaya3852]

Please do more on center mids

[@namdzoannhat]

what is the first guitar song in this video @Piotr Foot? Sounds great

[@Rhythm31]

Perfect Sergio Busquets replacement

[@zw_zt]

Class player I’m not a ManU fan, but he would be perfect for that team, but tbh Atletico seems like a much better team to be in atm

[@nabil731]

He would be perfect in any team imo

[@JamJai]

what is a song in background tell me plss

[@makingitchina418]

do a tactical analysis of Zlatan and how he makes the goals

[@joselara9348]

He needs to smooth his passing out giving his teammates the chance for better control of the ball.

[@harrytaylor5412]

A lot of power behind his passes. Great player though

[@jcxkzhgco3050]

Under-appreciated as he doesn't play for real Barca or in the premier league

[@stephenmmakori2661]

Wow great cdm that can pass as a playmaker

[@badman5356]

This is what United need not fucking Longstaff

[@marsmaliik]

Man, i really prefer that old school style. This relaxing song and the pictures in the screen, i dont know, its like piotr's identity