ESPN recently deconstructed what makes Manchester United and Mexico striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez such a threat in front of goal.
In a special segment during ESPN’s coverage of the Confederations Cup, here’s how their Sports Science’s department figured out what makes Chicharito so special.
Hats off to ESPN for a detailed insight into one of the most clinical strikers in the Premier League.
H/T 101GG.
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Frill Artist
June 29, 2013 at 1:41 pm
Very interesting video. About the 47mph cross and 45 degree heading accuracy, I doubt the window of opportunity to score is 0.004 seconds. Seems a little low.
brn442
June 29, 2013 at 1:16 pm
Great, natural goal scorer but he needs to work on his link play.