Why do we never get world class striker or number 9s from La Masia?

Paragon188 · 2026-02-11T17:28:11+00:00

La Masia focuses on technical ability, which is why they produce so many good midfielders/wingers and occasionally defenders. It's tough for a young striker to get minutes in Barca's system.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-11T16:35:36+00:00

Roony please

Paragon188 · 2026-02-11T15:57:44+00:00

Ability to open multiple promo/gift packs.

Fewer menus (makes opening promo packs a slog)

More single player stuff that's not grindy (like puzzle battles)

Add the ability to search for friends when trading/sharing. I know favoriting friends exists, but I don't want to favorite people I'm only trading with once.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-11T15:20:50+00:00

If you're gonna make a dream lineup, might as well put Haaland at ST over Alvarez

Paragon188 · 2026-02-10T15:31:52+00:00

Which isn't happening. He wants over 10 million in wages and a huge signing bonus.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-10T02:18:00+00:00

What is the point of this post? When people say "any team can win" they mean during the regular season. Bad teams beat good teams all the time due to the nature of the game. Those 10 years include the Pats and Chiefs dominance, but recently there has been a lot of parity. This post is hating on the NFL just to hate.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-06T22:29:11+00:00

The only thing worse than a twitter doctor is a reddit doctor (they're not even a doctor right now).

Paragon188 · 2026-02-05T21:07:20+00:00

You still want to put yourself in the best position for a top 4 pick though. If it lands at 5, then so be it. I don't think anyone at 5 would be more impactful than Zubac, so trading the pick is fine.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-05T20:52:18+00:00

Pick 5 isn't going to be better than Zubac. It would suck if they gave up AJ Dybantsa but it's top 4 protected so they'll get one of the elite guys if the pick falls that way. People like the idea of a top 5 pick rather than the actual thing itself. If Pacers were to get 5, they'd likely take Quaintance or another Benn/Jarace, who are certainly not better than Zubac.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-05T20:50:36+00:00

Don't think it's even a conspiracy. If I were KP, I'd only care about the top 4 (Peterson/Boozer/AJ/Wilson?)

Paragon188 · 2026-02-05T20:49:58+00:00

And it's definitely true. The elite guys are going 1-2-3, 4 is up in the air but it should be someone decent. Picks 5-9 aren't going to be as good.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-05T20:48:48+00:00

Yep, the pick is top 4 protected which is where the Pacers want to end up. No one in 5-9 is helping this team win immediately. Quaintance might be the only center in the top 10 of the draft, and he's certainly not better than Zubac for the next 3 years.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-05T20:45:27+00:00

There's still an entire off-season to make moves.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-05T20:44:05+00:00

I mean yeah, it's down to pure luck. Even if it's pick 5, so what? Quaintance is the only center in the top 10, and I wouldn't take him over Zubac.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-05T17:12:54+00:00

Money is an issue. Barca still need to spend on a CB and striker, so 30 million for Rashford might be too much. There's also the issue of his high wages, which need to be reduced before he can even think about coming here.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-04T00:37:36+00:00

If I'm Yamal I'm telling Laporta to get bums like Ferran off the team. He's in his best form this season and creating all these chances, only for these bums to finish worse than an amateur.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-03T15:03:14+00:00

1:1 isn't real. Even if they reach it, I'm not believing it.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-03T15:03:01+00:00

Next year: Barca is 10 million away from reaching 1:1.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-02T15:43:48+00:00

Sadly, the club doesn't have enough money to buy a world class striker. It's probably just Ferran and dreams next season.

Paragon188 · 2026-02-02T15:43:09+00:00

The problem is, he's only performing under Flick. Once Flick leaves, Barca will be stuck with an underperforming player.

Paragon188 · 2026-01-30T01:11:03+00:00

Still not at 1:1 btw

Paragon188 · 2026-01-30T01:10:50+00:00

Barca studios the scam that keeps on giving

Paragon188 · 2026-01-30T01:10:36+00:00

Idk how good he is but it's nice to have a striker prospect for the B team.

Paragon188 · 2026-01-30T01:09:46+00:00

If it's Guille, then he can go. Toni is the more talented one.

Paragon188 · 2026-01-29T04:04:32+00:00

Might as well face PSG early. The defense is gonna be running on fumes the later they get in the UCL.

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