Was David Beckham world class?

[Sideshow Bob]

Keys and Gray talked about Beckham during today's show. Gray thought Beckham was a great player but fell short of world class level - compared to the likes of Zidane.

What do you guys think?

 

[JSNFRMN]

This is exactly what they say about Scholes. It's because they're English and didn't acheive anything on the international stage.

 

[worriedturkey]

Beckham, who by the way i liked... was and still is the most overated player i've seen. He was a one trick pony (no skill to beat a player via dribbling) who would push, run, cross, but what I will say for Becks. a) He could cross a cracking ball, b) we haven't anybody in this team who could take free kicks like him and c) nobody has the desire to win for United like he did.

 

[se7en]

Definitely on his crosses and passion alone, he didnt have to prance around, do ten step overs just to put in a rubbish cross. One touch - cross - goal. Ask any striker whether they would rather have a class crosser with decent dribbling skills or a speedy enthralling trickstar who messes up the final ball 9x out of 10.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Would you put Beckham on a par with Zidane?

 

[Magsy2609]

Would you put Beckham on a par with Zidane?

I'd say becks played in a different role to what Zidane did, Beck was world class in terms of his crossing and free kick taking.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

I'd go along with that. Aspects of Beckham's game was/are world class.

For my money Zidane falls into the elite bracket where as Beckham tops the below tier.

 

[Magsy2609]

Yep I'd go along with that.

 

[Sea of Life]

Would you put Beckham on a par with Zidane?

No I hate to put it so frankly but Beckham was overrated. There is a reason hes playing in America at the moment. Yes Beckham could cross...what else can I say for him?

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Passing, determination/never say die attitude and non-stop running are traits that fall into the world class bracket.

If I was to pick my all time Fergie IX Ronaldo would be ahead of Beckham.