Current Analogue
Lewis Ferguson
Bologna
CM
The midfielder who joins the attack
Why the comparison works
Longstaff and Ferguson can add another attacking presence from midfield. Their forward movement and willingness to shoot mean a deeper starting position need not keep them outside the scoring action. The link is the contribution of a runner from midfield.
Shared qualities
- Forward runs from midfield
- A willingness to shoot
Where it breaks down
A separate main difference has not yet been established in the published comparison.