The Barcelona ‘Pivot’ - How Busquets mastered football’s hardest role 

Please excuse any weird skips in the video. Copyright holders want to take me down for 0.2 seconds of footage.

I think Busquets must be the next Barca B coach to figure out who can be the next Busquets (just like Pep identified Busquets and Johan identified Pep)

It's interesting how Cruyff is an attacker, yet he sees the game in the pivot perspective, and discovered Pep, and created an inheritance line of pivots.

Busquets is just ridiculous. Benched Yaya Toure when he was young at Barca and benched Rodri when he was old at the national team. Simply irreplaceable.

Barcelona’s legacy of tactical coaches and a stellar midfield is pretty insane to be honest.

Busquets will come back to barcelona as a coach one day. And he will be one hell of a coach. I have no doubt.

- Also to add more into this , Busquets after his debut in Barcelona in 2008/09 , he become instantly a regular on the season 2009/10 - BUSQUETS became the PIVOT OF SPAIN in 2010 World CUP and he was a regular player from the GET GO - In addition to that , he also won Euro 2012 on the formation of 4-6-0 , yeah Spain played with 6 midfielders LMAO - HE WAS THE PIVOT ON THE 2009 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL since Guardiola lost both Dani Alvez and Abidal , Toure cover at the back with Puyol , Sylvinho and Pique - The guy from 2009 to 2012 have already won Champions League 2009 and 2011 , World Cup at 2010 and Euro at 2012. With a Treble and Sextuple and a Quintuple lmao

This is why I’m a Barca fan. It’s the philosophy and idea of football that I find fascinating. Not just kick and run.

In my opinion xavi’s era will be different. There is no way we can replace busquets like for like, it’s almost impossible, so what will happen instead is that there will be 2/3 players who fill in the role that busquets played for the last decade or so.

As a Die-Hard Madridista, Busquets is a player I loved to watch. What a Player! Not enough credit is given to these players who don’t need to show stats. If only people understood football better, they’d know it’s not all about stats.

I believe you forgot to mention Busquets' availability. He is basically available for every single game.

As always, Cruyff is always ahead of his time

You see the game, you don't see Busquets. You see Busquets, you see the whole game.

FC Barcelona fan here. I have watched many, many games of my team over the years. My grandfather would take to Camp Nou as a child. I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with Cruyff, Guardiola and several players along the years. I just want to congratulate you for the accurate insight and the depth of analisys in your video. It is excelent.

I love Busquets man, he just no need to be strong, fast, physical to be a DM. Fact that he just missed a few match/season for Barca just define how incredible he was.

Finally a video to do him a justice. Busi is king. And to let that "sink" in Barca had at one moment: - Busquets - Xavi - Iniesta and at the top of that.......the best player in history of the game, Leo. and all that got well rounded by master of coaches, Pep. Just no way that combo will ever happen again. No way. All stars were align perfectly. Pep's Barca is the best team I have ever watched.

Oh Johan you were so right, now Barcelona is a mess without busi

One of the best midfielders I’ve ever seen. Always makes it look easy

From Pep, to Busquets, now Rodri....that position just keeps evolving and becoming better as football era's keeps pasing....Wonderful!!!!

There's just something so poetic about how it was Cruyff who started it all - then he discovered Pep, brought him into the first team taught him everything. Cruyff was then instrumental in Pep being appointed manager years later. Then Pep taught the same Cruyff's ideals to Xavi as a player and who then went on to be the current manager of Barcelona.

Thanks for sticking to Barcelona videos even tho your channel grow so much!

Barcelona's engine room ran on his positional brilliance and tactical genius, ensuring dominance. His relentless tenacity in winning back possession was awe-inspiring. Busquets was an invaluable asset, an irreplaceable cog in the Barcelona machine, controlling matches with his skills and leaving opponents in awe. Watching compilations of his skills is extremely mesmerising. Who'll replace someone of his calibre?

Busi, one of a kind football player, good luck everywhere you go Capi!

This is the beat analysis I have seen regarding Busquets. Thank you

I love your explanation using the video game in First Person View. Non-players (and even some players) don't understand how hard this is to execute within the limited time.

Pau prim from the B team is excellent, heis positioning, awareness, anticipation and defensive awareness and he is a 2 footed passer but he just turned 17 and although he has a good height of 6ft, he is still physically a 17 yr old, we need someone who is physically mature enough to play in the 1st team.

This video will be another masterpiece 🔥. My opinion before watching the video: Get Romeu for the middle term and either Fabricio Diaz, Arthur Vermeeren, Federico Redondo or Alan Varela for the long term. Kimmich and Zubimendi aren't realistic at this point Edit: I had Brozovic as middle term but Barça never sent an offer to him so he joined al nassr. Also in Laporta's words in La Masia there are Marc Casadó, Pau Prim, Gerard Hernández and Marc Bernal who should get a chance or playing time

in the last 5 years, european football has seen a large shift towards double pivots. Barcelona are among a small group of elite clubs that have not given in to that idea, but it may be time for that to change. I really believe that frenkie alongside some other elite pivot could define barcelona's philosophy for the next decade if xavi gets it right.

Busquets is my favorite player of all time, and I love how you explained the way his game works. Amazing video

Rodri is showing a glimpse of it and we're seeing how it makes City a difficult team to beat. Barca should get someone that will finally be able to let Frankie lose in attack. I really think Barca future depends n how well Xavi adapts to challenges and how he gets the best out of Frankie .

Busquets as a coach for Barca is my dream, i would kill to see him as a coach.

This video just make me more and more in love with barca and hungry for the new season to start, long live barca ❤💙

Wow just wow, this may be your best video and that says a lot because the quality that you put out is always on another level.

One of the best content atm. Keep up the good work.

The animations you’ve made are so brilliant, seeing the game from the perspective of the player is so innovative, would love to see more!!!!❤

Rodri is a long shot and i see him staying at city as long as Pep is there. As for zubimendi, he will always stay in Rodri's shadow when it comes to playing for Spain. Him being reluctant to leave Sociadad will also play a major role because the quality of players he'll players with won't improve improve him.

he is answering all the questions ive been having lately without asking, great understanding/presentation. Im a 60 year old football addict. This is the BEST football analysis show-TV or you tube I have seen. lucky i just found it by chance, many thanks.

Translating the clips into VR is such a good idea. Makes me appreciate his awareness so much more.

Love the video. I especially love the vr footage really helped putting things in perspective

This is what I have been telling my son for a few year, probably not as clear as you put it but the same message. I will be watching it with him today, thank you great work!

Awesome video! I am really nervous about filling these big shoes! It will take us time and a serious scouting system to spot out a right profile for this pivot place.

I love your videos man, can you do an analysis of our pivot targets this summer, especially Zubimendi, Fabricio Diaz can't find much about them, think people would love that video.

ingenious way to show how complicated it is with the in-game video game demonstration!

wonderfully put together presentation and excellent understanding of the game

Barcelona knew they had to replace busquet (most important player of the club's culture) but never had long term plans for that. Imo I think xavi should adopt an agile mindset that will evolve that style of play instead of forcing tradition. Pep has done that despite being in a less challenging situation than xavi who doesn't have all the financial backing.

Realistic options right now? There are a couple like: 1) FDJ could try and learn the position and role but i think he is class at ball carrying so would like to keep him in that role. 2) Eric Garcia, Xavi has used him a couple of times as a CDM and he is best atribute is his passing capability. 3) Nico Gonzales, has plaged as a CDM in Barça B but he lacks that awarness and often has a bada defensive attitude. 4) Amrabat, It would imply changing the role but he is good option (I still have some doubts about his performance on high block) 5) Brozovich, I would consider him the best option but he had a great season so idk if it would be a cheap one.

I have never been more turned on and scared at the same time..... The importance of a proper pivot has never been more needed at his club .This choice could make or break our football club.Get it right and we will enjoy the glory days but get it wrong and we are finished...Loved the video as always..Keep up the good work brother.❤

This video is absolutely brilliant. A superb description and observation.

We have a few pivots in La Masia currently that look to have great potential: Pau Prim, Marc Casado, Gerard Hernandez, and Marc Bernal being some of the standouts, with the first 2 looking to be the most likely to come through within the coming seasons. FIngers crossed that they can continue developing and be promoted to help the team.

The simplicity through which u explain things🔥, u r the best ngl

Beautiful video 😍❤

@The Purist Football. Kudos !!! Great content. Keep it up !!!

"You watch the game, you don't see Busquets. You watch Busquets, you see the whole game." - Vicente del Bosque, formal Spanish head coach.

Excellent analysis. I am subscribing. Thank you.

At first glance, it would be easy to just use De Jong as the pivot, but the problem is De Jong is more of a box to box midfielder than a pure pivot

We literally have a teen in our neighbourhood team who plays like this, absolute treat to watch and play with, what I found is that it’s just natural and beautiful.❤

just a spectacular video about a spectacular player. thanks for making this video!

One of my faviourite players of the game . watching those barca games in 2010 onward was the best football ive ever seen .

I am so glad that I stumbled upon one of the best & underrated football analysis channel. I am a cricket fan. But I am recently started having an interest in football. I always found football boring up until I started understanding the rules, roles and the attributes of different players on the pitch. Now I am in love with the sport & youtube channel like yours is blessing for me.

Given barcelona's struggles this season, you see how much Busquets is missed.

great vid!!👏

One of the best Barca videos I’ve seen.. amazing

Your videos are just so good!!!

I want you to know that i'm always excited to see your videos! #1 fan!

More videos about Busi's genius coming forth is nice to see. People need to be educated.

What a great and interesting video, very well done, cheers. First one I watch and subscribed immediately.

One of the hardest parts of that role is you are underappreciated by fans a lot of the time and want you to run around especially if losing. To just stand still and do your job takes a special mindset.

Great analysis!

What an incredibly educational video. Fantastic.

A holding midfielder who can defend by only eyes Only Sergio busquets can do that He is special

Excellent excellent video 👏🏻👏🏻 Good luck brother ❤

I still remember i was watching a Barca match and busquets misplaced few passes and commentator said busquets is not as good as before then other commentators immediately said busquets has performed so well in his lifetime that few misplaced passes and we are taking about how he's not as good as before.

Excellent work.

Busquets will be a fantastic manager if he wishes to become one.

Amazing analysis, keep coming with quality contents Again thankyou

Such a good video!

I don’t know how likely it is that you’ll see this at the moment, but that thing you did at 5:50, please do more similar to that in your videos and documentaries; it’s really funny😂

True. Playing against tall with long legs and smartly positioned midfielder is very tough as they always showed up somewhere to block off or "steal off" the ball.

The appearance of Pep and his apprentice Busquets raises the demands of a pivot player immensely. And that's why MU still haven't found one this transfer market.... :((((

This is the best video about busquets i've seen in RU-vid, all the other videos just show their passes or skills with the ball. What makes Busquets special is his way of defending, he's not strong and fast like Casemiro, he predicts the destiny of the ball and intercep with position or his long legs.

your best video yet. Although it would be interesting to see what you think of all the names that are circling around!

Great analysis, enjoyed it!

Perfect video.

loving the content

I don't even remember his voice all I remember is him on the pitch performaning doing wonders ! Silent magician !

You should do a follow up video to see/show how well Romeu looks filling in that role. He's looked really good so far!

Excellent video

I must say, I really enjoyed every piece of this content

best anayitic videos on football. for real. thank you mate.

Oh my god, your videos are pure class 🔥

One of the best video i have seen.

That VR was insane, props for that

Brilliant video, as always

Watched for the first time, very well done. Gives more insight to the game for us armchair purists. Thank you for a well produced channel. Will you be covering the GOAT and Busquets etc in Miami ?? Good to know.

Coming from someone who’s constantly seen how cold busquets is against my personal favorite team, he’s easily THE greatest CDM of all time. No one can come close how calm and composed he is on the ball. He’s one of the most complete footballers and has been heavily underrated due to him always playing with xavi and iniesta

I love you bro!🤣😭, it's the sound effect in 5:51 for me, it's the little details

Watching your vids have help me improved how I see and play the game

Hi, I recently subscribed to your channel and I like your content, you expose very interesting topics. Hey, at this time when the issue of the defensive pivot is still unresolved at Barça, could you comment on some video about what has happened to Julian Weigl's career? I tell you this because at the time it was considered that he was a player who could be a valid replacement for when Busquets retired, a player with good reading of the game, positionally organized, with good feet to associate inside and with good long movement. At Dortmund he was a key player under Tuchel and looked like a star, but he got injured and gradually faded away. He was recently bought by Mönchengladbach for 15 million.

Cruyff is the one who brought forth the system Guardiola has used throughout his entire career. He is the one who set things up for Barcelona to what they came to be.

that's so interesting i never saw the aspect of passing on the legacy in this way