Alexei Smertin

[mika]

I suggest everyone read this whole article especially those who know nothing about this great player, it is very interesting

http://sport.independent.co.uk/football/chelsea/story.jsp?story=577807

 

[Lean]

Yeah, Smertin is really good. One of the best markers in the world, difficult to get past him.

 

[air]

I've seen him on a few occasions this season and defensively he is very, very good indeed.

 

[henry#14]

This guy's terrific, I'd dare say better than Makelele. This is the type of player any team would want to have

 

[jani]

wasnt there a thread like this a few days ago?

or?

 

[Mehta 007]

very hard workin'

 

[Guillaume]

Yeah, Smertine was already a good player in French Ligue 1 with Bordeaux, especially when he played beside Eduardo Costa. Mourinho is right, he's a good player not really known at present.

 

[Foxz]

he is not the best
hamann ,Xabi A , are better

 

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[b-ytter]

Smertin is better then makalele!

BTW:Foxz: there is a edit button u now!stop post boosting!

 

[tuomas706]

cheers for the link!

I remember when Smertin was still coming up from Russia, was it Lokomotiv Moscow? good player no doubt about it.

 

[Bonzi]

yes, it was Loko.

but it's a pity that in games for the national team he is not as good as at Chelsea

 

[Amdy Faye]

I saw him in nearly every game last season and he was absolute class for Pompey. Brilliant player