German League; is it the answer?

[redhorizon]

I'm using anicdotole evidence here, but German players have excelled in Prem League (more than others). They seem to adapt faster and generally are good value buys. Yes, there have been a couple of bad apples... but far less than most other countries. Names of worth mention; Klinsman, Babbel, Riddle, Hamman.

Current top strikers in the German League

1 Mario Gomez VfB Stuttgart 13
2 Kevin Kuranyi Schalke 04 11
Roy Makaay Bayern Munich 11
Miroslav Klose Werder Bremen 11
Marko Pantelic Hertha Berlin 11
6 Theofanis Gekas VfL Bochum 9
Alexander Frei Borussia Dortmund 9
Diego Werder Bremen 9
9 Ivan Saenko Nurnberg 8
Sergiu Radu Energie Cottbus 8
Mike Hanke VfL Wolfsburg 8

taken from

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/stats/topscorers?league=ger.1&cc=5739

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

I'm using anicdotole evidence here, but German players have excelled in Prem League (more than others). They seem to adapt faster and generally are good value buys. Yes, there have been a couple of bad apples... but far less than most other countries. Names of worth mention; Klinsman, Babbel, Riddle, Hamman.

Current top strikers in the German League

1 Mario Gomez VfB Stuttgart 13
2 Kevin Kuranyi Schalke 04 11
Roy Makaay Bayern Munich 11
Miroslav Klose Werder Bremen 11
Marko Pantelic Hertha Berlin 11
6 Theofanis Gekas VfL Bochum 9
Alexander Frei Borussia Dortmund 9
Diego Werder Bremen 9
9 Ivan Saenko Nurnberg 8
Sergiu Radu Energie Cottbus 8
Mike Hanke VfL Wolfsburg 8

They have a good tradition of strong right wingers and are well adapted to clearing the wall at free kicks.

[Eth]

What you call that german midfielder that Momo owned in the Charity shield?

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

Mann, ich bin so witzig!

Seriously, the Bundesliga is a more sedate version of the Prem, so players with fitness and initiative can make the step up.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

I think Diego is a great little player

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Mann, ich bin so witzig!

Seriously, the Bundesliga is a more sedate version of the Prem, so players with fitness and initiative can make the step up.

Ja sind Sie sehr lustig!!!

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

Ja sind Sie sehr lustig!!!

und geil auch

[thesilverfoxlfc]

und geil auch

[Agger the Dagger]

They have a good tradition of strong right wingers

Yeah they are known for that.

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

möchtest Du mitspielen? komm Schatz!

[El Jefecito]

auf wiedersehen pet

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

auf wiedersehen pet

Ich gehe gleich ins Bett. Wie wusstest Du?

Gute Nacht!

[Diego]

I think Diego is a great little player

well thank you madame...

lets all take a bow

[El Jefecito]

Ich gehe gleich ins Bett. Wie wusstest Du?

Gute Nacht!

Nasi Goreng?

[Red Chilli]

I thought Reidle was pretty ineffective to be honest, also Ziege was a bag of ****e too.
Didi and Babbel were good though.

Basically, I don't think any league prepares you for the premiership, the brand of football played in the premiership is pretty unique and only top class players adapt quickly if at all.