While Norwich City might be set for an immediate return to the Football League, their Argentina midfield diamond Emiliano Buendia isn’t likely to go back down with them. The 23-year-old has quickly established himself as a creative force in the league, standing out like a sore thumb.
In games where the Canaries seem to have very much went down the coal mine, Buendia has shone brightest. Alongside Todd Cantwell and Max Aarons, Buendia has the best chance of sticking around the top flight for a long time to come.
What makes Emiliano Buendia stand out?
You name it, and Buendia can do it. The Norwich midfielder is one of the best combination players in the top flight at the moment. He wins the ball, he lays it off with intelligence, and he can pass equally well long and short.
He’s great at holding off the opposition and then moving forward with the ball. Decision making? It’s excellent. He often picks the right pass, shot, or dribble. His defensive contribution is among the most impressive in the league, too. For a player who does so much to create in midfield, he does so much work in defence and forward positions. Really, he’s one of the most complete young midfielders in the Premier League as it stands.
What does Emiliano Buendia need to work on?
Despite his age and top flight experience, there are precious few parts of Buendia’s game that needs work. He wins the ball back a lot from the opposition, and he likes to get stuck in. He also wins a lot of set pieces, and tends to be great at putting dead balls in from corners and free kicks.
His delivery accurate, his tackling sound, his passing crisp and his finishing decent enough. For a player at his age and experience, Buendia really does come close to having it all.