Ottawafan Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I’d say he has a bit more touch and skill on the ball than Richie. All this based on 226 minutes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) My vote for the breakout player for us at this tourney. He finds ways to make good things happen for the others when he is on the attack. I hope he is not crocked up long term for the Caps. Edited July 10, 2023 by BearcatSA Ivan, canadasoccer20, NVsoccer and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Should be in consideration for the third spot in our midfield 3 at full strength. I thought he looked better than Osorio throughout the tournament. Jack1997, Borjans Sweatpants, costarg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 Pleasure to watch him. Still raw and made mistakes. Needs to learn how to use his weight better defending on the break but he is so good strength wise and persistence when on the ball and bringing it forward. So calm and positive in general. Must be in the next squad if fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 He should send Schopf alongside Teibert to the bench full time at club level. Ivan and footballfreak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack1997 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Wouldn’t be surprised to see this kid in Europe in the near future toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 A true baller. He's only on $95 000 USD this year. The Whitecaps have him through 2025, with an option for 2026. They could make good money if they sell him on. https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/whitecaps-fc-sign-mls-next-pro-wingback-ali-ahmed-to-an-mls-contract-through-202 johnyb, toontownman and DeRo_Is_King 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 36 minutes ago, Jack1997 said: Wouldn’t be surprised to see this kid in Europe in the near future I guess it depends what you mean by "near future", but I think he'll be back with the Whitecaps next year. This was his year to break in to the squad. Next year will be the one they really hope he breaks out in. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, Watchmen said: I guess it depends what you mean by "near future", but I think he'll be back with the Whitecaps next year. This was his year to break in to the squad. Next year will be the one they really hope he breaks out in. Most likely but if he continues to shine for the Caps then the CSA find a ton of cash and we have friendlies in fall he also shines in, I could see clubs looking at him for January. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, toontownman said: Most likely but if he continues to shine for the Caps then the CSA find a ton of cash and we have friendlies in fall he also shines in, I could see clubs looking at him for January. I could see that, but I think it would have to be a (relatively) pretty big offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 26 minutes ago, Watchmen said: I guess it depends what you mean by "near future", but I think he'll be back with the Whitecaps next year. This was his year to break in to the squad. Next year will be the one they really hope he breaks out in. I think he should continue to build a body of work for the Caps and then see what happens after 2024. If he shows durability as well as production, then he can see where his journey goes. Watchmen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 32 minutes ago, Watchmen said: I guess it depends what you mean by "near future", but I think he'll be back with the Whitecaps next year. This was his year to break in to the squad. Next year will be the one they really hope he breaks out in. I was just thinking about how ridiculous Alphonso Davies was as a teenager. Ahmed is like six months older than him. That said, everyone moves at their own pace and Ahmed seems like he's here to stay now (for Canada anyway). Grandbloke, johnyb and BearcatSA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, youllneverwalkalone said: I was just thinking about how ridiculous Alphonso Davies was as a teenager. Ahmed is like six months older than him. I've always felt that higher profile moves can move more quickly for you when you are a late teenager because the club sees more of your developmental upside that they can mold (i.e. Davies and also Kone). When you are older than that after you breakthrough, I think you need to build more of a cv at your club and then see what happens: it's more a case of such a player's skillset helping a club right now and not needing seasoning below the first team to contribute. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Ahmed for me today was not on his game, he did not even understand what game he was playing. Tried to dipsy doodle, spin, twist, and was dispossessed; was slow on the ball receiving and releasing; he covered a very small part of the pitch (had no range), and was nullified. Just having him pinch in from where he normally is at Caps, where he often plays wider, he lost those few metres extra and was pressured. Overly. So that is a player who was not good enough on the night. So I don't think that his GC can be given such a high rating. I like him too, before that injury in the V-Cup, he's promising, but tonight was not a good game for him. kacbru and An Observer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I think Ahmed looked good last night. Looking through his stats, 3 dribbles, 1 block, 7/9 ground duels won, got fouled 3 times, 2 interceptions, 7 recoveries. Pretty active game. footballfreak and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Electric on the ball and not that easy to bring down which is surprising given his slight build. If he works on the defensive part /awareness of his game he has a very bright future. Corazon, yothat2, ray and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h coach Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Good interview with Ali PastPros and masster 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebdeserio Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Felt like he was the best player in the first half had some nice dribbles but also some very good through balls. Best performance since the Gold Cup? dyslexic nam, Corazon, Dominic94 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, sebdeserio said: Felt like he was the best player in the first half had some nice dribbles but also some very good through balls. Best performance since the Gold Cup? Does lots of good things out there. However, he still needs to hit the weight room because he gets outmuscled in physical 50/50s too easily without being able to draw/sell fouls. Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, BearcatSA said: Does lots of good things out there. However, he still needs to hit the weight room because he gets outmuscled in physical 50/50s too easily without being able to draw/sell fouls. I think the bolded part is the better option. His body type suggests he is more like Atiba vs Cava/Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I thought he had a few good moments, but too often during the game I wondered if he had subbed out and I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOcanadafan Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Yes, some good moments, and lots of potential. Missed a gift of a chance late - should have scored. Obinna and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebdeserio Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Kadenge said: I think the bolded part is the better option. His body type suggests he is more like Atiba vs Cava/Miller Good thing he's got the best player in the program at that in Laryea on his team to help him learn. Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 They don't normally play him that much inside. It was fine, but I think he does better wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Scored tonight. johnyb, canucksfan, toontownman and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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