Compared with other superstars, he seems to be less dazzling and controversial, some people say he is a bastard, some say he is not a star, and some people give him the title of "soy sauce cloth". But he has won a grand slam in club honours and national team honours, and has been a regular player for Barça and the Spanish national team for a long time, and it is clear that he is not a soy sauce, but his function is so simple that people ignore his existence. Zhou Chuanxiong has a lyric that says that "the most infatuated man is like the ocean, love is hidden when it matters", and Busquets is the midfielder who makes a silent comeback but is inconspicuous.
First, "soy sauce cloth" or "professor cloth"
"With or without the ball, Busquets is always so steady and sophisticated. When he has the ball, he can make things easier with one or two touches, and when he is off, he can run to the right position ready to intercept or counter-attack. "That's what football legend Cruyff said about him. Indeed, Busquets only needs one foot to open the situation, and his role in offensive and defensive conversion can be said to be one of the best in football today, and because his ball is quick and clear, the offensive and defensive situations change quickly, so often he does not have many shots in a game, and this is also his strength. So although he doesn't seem to be so dazzling, no matter which manager he is, he loves Busquets.
Busquets' interception and movement has a very unique observation, and opponents are often very uncomfortable with Busquets, because with him, it is difficult to get the ball to the front, and it always feels that the route is blocked, it is not smooth, and the play is not smooth. In terms of attack, Busquets is the generation of players who passed and controlled football at Barca, when the midfield triangle of Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets was seamless and invincible, and Busquets behind was often the initiator of the attack after the interception. He can pass the ball to the front with one kick, and he can also pass and cooperate to steer the ball forward. Therefore, it is obviously not appropriate for Busquets to be called "soy sauce cloth", and "Professor Bu" is the right title for him.
Second, red and blue genes
Busquets is a late bloomer, born in 1988, who was only promoted to Barca's first team in 2008, and it was Pep Guardiola who saw the eye. Busquets can be said to have deep feelings for Barca, first of all, he was born in a small city near Barça, and the youth training has always been in Barça, and Xavi, Iniesta and so on are all out of a youth academy. After being favored by Guardiola, he quickly integrated into the "Tikitaka" passing and control style at that time and became an indispensable part. At that time, Barça was almost a rare opponent, and was therefore called the "Cosmic Team".
In his first season with Barça, that is, in the 2008~2009 season, he followed the team to win six championships in La Liga, the Champions League, the Copa del Rey, the European Super Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Club World Cup, and won all the honors he could win, which can be said to be the peak of his debut. It's a club slam in the true sense of the word.
In the second season, Busquets completely replaced Yaya Toure as the main back, almost full-time this season, while Barca also won the title with a home record of 18 wins and 1 draw, with 99 points. At this time, Barça was momentary.
At present, Barca's dream two and dream three are no longer there, Xavi has become the head coach, Iniesta also went to the Japanese J-League, only Busquets is still fighting in Barça's first line, but he is still Barca's main player, and his experience and ability to interpret the game are still helping the Red and Blue Army.
Third, the top of the world
In addition to his debut at Barça, in the Spanish national team, Busquets is also at the peak of his debut. In 2009, Busquets had just been called up to the national team. In the 2010 World Cup, Busquets followed the powerful Spanish team and lifted the Hercules Cup, and Busquets was of course a great contributor as the main back, and also played in all the competitions as a starter.
Two years later, at Euro 2012, Busquets once again played all the games as a regular back, helping Spain win the European Championship.
At this point, Busquets is only 24 years old, but whether it is at club or national team level, he has achieved the grand slam of team glory. It should be no exaggeration to call him a winner in life.
4. The twilight of heroes
The old man is determined to be a thousand miles, and the martyr is strong in his twilight years. Today, both the Barça club and the Spanish national team are in a period of renewal. In the past, passing and controlling football, due to the gradual retirement of the players of the La Masia Academy, only Busquets is still fighting. Therefore, at present, whether it is Barça or the Spanish national team, the passing control is somewhat unable to play. The Spanish national team, in particular, has been the darkest years in recent years, and the results of recent competitions have not been ideal.
But as a European giant, as a once glorious bullfighter, they certainly have a spirit of not admitting defeat. Busquets is already the big brother in the squad and his experience will help young players and he will continue to be an integral part of the field in this World Cup.