Current Analogue
Kevin De Bruyne
Napoli
AM
Finding the run before the defence settles
Why the comparison works
Fernandes and De Bruyne can create danger by looking early for a runner beyond the defence. A forward pass or delivery from outside the penalty area can turn the receiver towards goal before the back line has reset. The comparison is about that attacking intent and release.
Shared qualities
- Early passes towards runners
- Deliveries behind the defensive line
Where it breaks down
A separate main difference has not yet been established in the published comparison.