Kraig
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surely our most marketable asset is theo?
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banduan said:weren't we wondering why Theo was giving so many interviews not too long ago?
Definitely in England. Not sure about the rest of the world but I'd imagine he doesn't have the same appeal as RVP or Cesc in that respect (yet).Kraig said:hes not there in a footballing sense, but commercially he's big money. whose gracing the front cover of fifa next to rooney and lamps? whose spearheading a nike campaign with rooney? theo is worth big money now (i reckon he'd be top 3 in shirt sales for us) and hes a nice, level headed guy who no-one (bar lagos and ibby) dislike.
I'm Swedish and Fabregas is without question our star player here. Most people outside England that I meet see Fabregas as our number 1 player. He's the player most opposition fans rate the highest. He's the player that could command the most in the transfer market. And I suspect, he's the player with most appeal among women and girls.truth_hurts said:Nela thats probably right although I do wonder sometimes how highly Fabregas is rated outside of England and Spain. We see him as a world star but in reality does he really have global commercial appeal?
I agree with most of what you said in terms of what type of players usually become the most marketable, particularly the attacking flair players who score a lot. But we just don't have any true star striker/attacker currently. Arshavin is rated very highlighy by most, but he's still not as big as Fabregas internationally. Theo is still more potential than anything else. And RvP, while respected and rated, isn't really that star player either. So out of what we have, Fabregas is definetely the most marketable IMO.truth_hurts said:Interesting stuff Nela. Although he is undoubtedly respected as a footballer I just can't imagine him being a huge marketable player as despite being a quality playmaker he isn't the type of player who will excite neutral fans as he doesn't dribble much, score many spectacular goals or do fancy tricks.
I think attacking players are usually the most marketable followed by local players and then captains. Back on topic I very much doubt it is Gazidis' plan for RVP to become more of a spokesperson for our team.
No it doesn't, if anything, it makes less of a difference because you're reaching a much wider audience. Ask Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Pele, Michael Jordan and even Usain Bolt, five of the most marketable men ever to walk the earth.Captain said:NIPOLOPO said:Captain said:Skillful, tall, good looking, white, star of one of the most recognisable football nations in the world, scores spectacular goals, approachable in interviews.
He has the factors that transcend appeal to football fans alone. Domestically, Theo has the edge but VanPersie is a marketing agents dream on a global scale.
Does that mean if you're black or have a tad darker hue you're more or less not marketable material? I fail to see how being white makes you more appealing to general public. although the same public elected BNP mps, so what do i know!
Globally it makes a difference. Sad but true.