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Manchester United – 5 Things You Should Know About This Vidic Replacement Including His Strengths And Weaknesses

3. Strengths

Bruno Martins’ biggest strength is his ability to read the game. Although he is still only 22, anybody who has seen him play will tell you that he reads the game like a veteran. Although he doesn’t always fly into tackles, his ability to intercept key passes is a vital asset in his arsenal and one that is made easier by his reading of the game.

The archetypal ball-carrying center half, Bruno Martins has the passing ability to play as a defensive midfielder and left back, if the situation arises and his versatility is one of the main reasons he was nicknamed “The Utility man”. A natural defender, he is solid at the back and his over-my-dead-body mentality bodes well for a future in a more demanding physical environment. Whether it is marking his man, clearing loose balls, tackling the onrushing striker or being a commanding presence in the center of defense, Bruno Martins can do it all with great élan.