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Arthur could be Barcelona's saviour in the middle of the pitch
After starting just 3 games for Barcelona following his switch from Gremio to the Nou Camp this summer, it has become really clear that Brazilian superstar, Arthur Melo is one of the players that could play a decisive role in the Catalan capital this season.
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Such is the talent of the 22-year-old that he has earned a lot of comparison with Barcelona's midfield legend, Xavi Hernandez - with his ability to control the tempo of the game, dictate play from the middle of the pitch, holding on to possession as well as distributing decent passes and unlocking opposition defenses with his fantastic vision.
The Brazilian produced one of the finest displays by any Barcelona player this season when the Catalans clashed with Tottenham Hotspur at the Wembley Stadium during a UEFA Champions League encounter recently. He followed it up with impressive performances against both Valencia and Sevilla FC, earning his place in the first team and all eyes will be on him to continue with such incredible influence at the Nou Camp throughout the campaign.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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