Javi Galán Reveals His Ideal Player and His Personal Side
Javi Galán, the Atlético de Madrid full-back who has earned an important place in Simeone’s scheme, has revealed interesting details about his ideal player and aspects of his personal life in an interview.
The Extremaduran player did not hesitate to choose Messi’s left leg and Cristiano Ronaldo’s right leg for his perfect footballer. In addition, he highlighted Busquets’ intelligence, Griezmann’s vision of the game, Oblak’s serenity, and Marcos Llorente’s speed, demonstrating that he greatly values the talent in the Rojiblanco dressing room.
Regarding other skills, Galán opted for Neymar’s dribbling and Iniesta’s skill, two world references. When choosing the best player he has shared the field with, he did not hesitate to mention Griezmann, and acknowledged that he would have loved to play with Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
He revealed that as a young man he paid close attention to full-backs like Jordi Alba and Marcelo, and that the most difficult opponent he has faced is, without a doubt, Messi. Galán also shared personal details, such as his routine of kissing his tattoos before each game, a gesture dedicated to his family.
If he had not been a left-back, he would have liked to play as an attacking midfielder, and if he had not dedicated himself to football, he would have become a police officer. He prefers to give an assist to scoring a goal, because he considers that it is more in his hands. Finally, he defined Simeone as “Hierarchy and Intensity” and expressed his desire to lift a title this season, a wish shared by all the Rojiblanco fans.
