Fabio Borini @BoriniUfficiale
I have the pleasure of telling you,as of 4:45pm today I become player for Liverpool FC. Very happy 🙂
I have the pleasure of telling you,as of 4:45pm today I become player for Liverpool FC. Very happy 🙂
Fabio Borini
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http://liverpoolscout.com/2012/07/12/fabio-borini-a-comprehensive-analysis/
Over the course of his short career, Borini has made 90 appearances in all competitions and has scored 39 goals, equating to a goal return of 0.43 goals per game or more specifically, a goal every 157 minutes. The hype around the young Italian is well founded, as his high goal return places him in the same goal scoring echelon as the likes of Edinson Cavani (0.45), Wayne Rooney (0.44), Robin van Persie (0.42) and Spanish legend Raul (0.42).
Yet, Borini’s goal scoring proficiency is distorted by way of a high substitute (averaging a low 10 minutes per game) count, which is also counteracted by a high number of appearances and goals in less competitive competitions such as the Premier Reserve League where he scored 17 goals in 21 games and youth level international games.
To ascertain a more accurate illustration of Borini’s performance data, I reduced his appearances and goals to returns from the Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup, nPower Championship, Serie A and Copa Italia. In these competitions, Borini returned 16 goals from 45 appearances, at a rate of a goal every 0.36 games. The change in performance is well worth noting once the less competitive performances are removed. The Italian’s goal return reduced from 0.43 to 0.36 goals per game and goals per minutes reduced from a goal every 157 minutes to every 175 minutes, i.e. he was taking more games and minutes – as expected – to score each goal.
With such a small career dataset available due to his limited appearances, it is difficult to ascertain with any certainty how the Roma forward will develop, but at 21 years of age, the following strikers had these respective scoring rates (converted into “Premier League currency” using a discount factor developed by The Tomkins Times):
• Ajax’s Luis Suárez: 0.49 goals per game, a goal every 144 minutes.
• Atlético Madrid’s Fernando Torres: 0.48 goals per game, a goal every 169 minutes.
• Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney: 0.43 goals per game, a goal every 195 minutes.
• Chelsea’s (& also Bolton’s) Daniel Sturridge: 0.36 goals per game, a goal every 145 minutes.
• Manchester United’s Danny Welbeck: 0.30 goals per game, a goal every 209 minutes.
• Stuttgart’s Mario Gomez: 0.22 goals per game, a goal every 173 minutes.
• Palermo’s Edinson Cavani: 0.16 goals per game, a goal every 373 minutes.
As always, it’s exciting to see a current Liverpool player topping the charts, this time for 21-year-old goal scorers!
As ‘goals per game’ is easily distorted by substitute appearances and due to the fact that a “game” can range anywhere between 1 and 90 minutes, I prefer minutes per goal as a more accurate measure to compare goal scorers. In terms of goals per minutes, Fabio Borini outperforms Edinson Cavani, Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney as 21-year-old goal scorers, whilst he is roughly on par with Mario Gomez (173 minutes) and 6 minutes short of Fernando Torres.
Over the course of his short career, Borini has made 90 appearances in all competitions and has scored 39 goals, equating to a goal return of 0.43 goals per game or more specifically, a goal every 157 minutes. The hype around the young Italian is well founded, as his high goal return places him in the same goal scoring echelon as the likes of Edinson Cavani (0.45), Wayne Rooney (0.44), Robin van Persie (0.42) and Spanish legend Raul (0.42).
Yet, Borini’s goal scoring proficiency is distorted by way of a high substitute (averaging a low 10 minutes per game) count, which is also counteracted by a high number of appearances and goals in less competitive competitions such as the Premier Reserve League where he scored 17 goals in 21 games and youth level international games.
To ascertain a more accurate illustration of Borini’s performance data, I reduced his appearances and goals to returns from the Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup, nPower Championship, Serie A and Copa Italia. In these competitions, Borini returned 16 goals from 45 appearances, at a rate of a goal every 0.36 games. The change in performance is well worth noting once the less competitive performances are removed. The Italian’s goal return reduced from 0.43 to 0.36 goals per game and goals per minutes reduced from a goal every 157 minutes to every 175 minutes, i.e. he was taking more games and minutes – as expected – to score each goal.
With such a small career dataset available due to his limited appearances, it is difficult to ascertain with any certainty how the Roma forward will develop, but at 21 years of age, the following strikers had these respective scoring rates (converted into “Premier League currency” using a discount factor developed by The Tomkins Times):
• Ajax’s Luis Suárez: 0.49 goals per game, a goal every 144 minutes.
• Atlético Madrid’s Fernando Torres: 0.48 goals per game, a goal every 169 minutes.
• Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney: 0.43 goals per game, a goal every 195 minutes.
• Chelsea’s (& also Bolton’s) Daniel Sturridge: 0.36 goals per game, a goal every 145 minutes.
• Manchester United’s Danny Welbeck: 0.30 goals per game, a goal every 209 minutes.
• Stuttgart’s Mario Gomez: 0.22 goals per game, a goal every 173 minutes.
• Palermo’s Edinson Cavani: 0.16 goals per game, a goal every 373 minutes.
As always, it’s exciting to see a current Liverpool player topping the charts, this time for 21-year-old goal scorers!
As ‘goals per game’ is easily distorted by substitute appearances and due to the fact that a “game” can range anywhere between 1 and 90 minutes, I prefer minutes per goal as a more accurate measure to compare goal scorers. In terms of goals per minutes, Fabio Borini outperforms Edinson Cavani, Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney as 21-year-old goal scorers, whilst he is roughly on par with Mario Gomez (173 minutes) and 6 minutes short of Fernando Torres.
this is a meh signing, but in the current climate you cant complain at the reported price tag, which is not a huge risk for somone of his potential + the resale value is not insignificant.
Huh?
It would be the same if it was from Bayern Munich!!
Modo might like this
I do.
I don't believe you and I think you're a spy.
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that account has like 500 followers , if it is him expect it to sky rocket soon . then he can enjoy the regular abuse of some simpleton student pissed off their head .
Fabio gets to keep his username...how lovely...
Honest bud.
Its the equivalent of.....lets say Sturridge being signed by Chelsea THIS SEASON, then deciding to go to Napoli out of the blue.
Its a weird one.
Liverpool have today confirmed they have completed the signing of AS Roma forward Fabio Borini.
The Italy international has put pen to paper on a long-term deal with the Reds after agreeing terms and passing a medical at Melwood.
In joining the club, Borini becomes Brendan Rodgers' first signing as Liverpool manager.
The 21-year-old has worked with the Reds' new boss before during a loan spell at Swansea City in 2011, while he has also represented Chelsea.
Last season he scored 10 goals in 26 appearances for Roma and earned his international debut in a friendly against USA. He was then a part of Italy's Euro 2012 squad.
The Italy international has put pen to paper on a long-term deal with the Reds after agreeing terms and passing a medical at Melwood.
In joining the club, Borini becomes Brendan Rodgers' first signing as Liverpool manager.
The 21-year-old has worked with the Reds' new boss before during a loan spell at Swansea City in 2011, while he has also represented Chelsea.
Last season he scored 10 goals in 26 appearances for Roma and earned his international debut in a friendly against USA. He was then a part of Italy's Euro 2012 squad.
I'm always unnerved when I see Ayre, he looks so much like one side of my family.
Moments after becoming Brendan Rodgers' first signing for the Reds, Fabio Borini gave his one and only exclusive interview to Liverpoolfc.com. Here's what he had to say...
Fabio, we're in a car on the way back to Melwood after you completed your medical and the formalities of the deal. How does it feel to be a Liverpool player?
It feels really good - and to be back in England as well. It's a top club that has won a lot of trophies in the past - and will do so in the future we hope as well. I've got the trust of the manager and the club, which for me is very nice and I'm proud to be here.
How did you feel when you heard Liverpool were interested in you?
I felt really good because I wanted to come back to England one day. I knew sooner or later I would be back. Being back with Liverpool is even better because I can show the people what I can do. We've got the Europa League and lots of things to play for.
This will be the third time you've worked with Brendan Rodgers. How important was the boss in bringing you here?
He was very important. I wouldn't say it was the key, but most of it came from him. Even during last season, I spoke with him a lot. I'd text him and ask if he was okay and congratulated him on the results he got with Swansea. First of all it is a relationship of friendship and afterwards it is a working one. That is more important than anything.
What is Brendan like to play for?
I used to play 4-3-3 with him and he is very good to play football for. It is great to play football for him because you can have fun and you can get results. I could see at Swansea the people loved him because the football was attractive. People like to see football (played) like this.
What can we expect to see from the Liverpool players next season under Brendan?
They will certainly see football players that want to win, and that will always work for the team rather than themselves. Liverpool wants to get results and that's what we'll try to do.
What sort of player would you describe yourself as?
I'd describe myself as a player that never gives up and I run a lot. I had difficult times at Chelsea when I was younger because I came from Italy. It was very difficult, I tried to be strong for myself and demonstrate to people I could do it. That is an achievement I have made and why I am here.
You've just come back from being with the Italy squad at the European Championships. Has that experience helped you develop as a player?
Of course. It was a big experience for me. I'm only 21 years old, so it was a good experience even if I didn't play. Getting to the final was even more experience because it's not something that happens every day.It will be great to bring it (experience) with me.
I believe you have a special goal celebration Liverpool fans will want to see this season. Can you tell us a bit about it?
My celebration is a knife between the teeth. In Italy it means a warrior or someone who never gives up and will always get up if they fall down. At Swansea and Roma the fans liked it, so I hope to show it to Liverpool fans as well.
As a forward, how much are you looking forward to playing with Luis Suarez this season?
A lot because he is maybe another player who is similar to me because he works very hard in every game. I've watched a few games, and all of Europe wants him.Every player wants to play with him, so it will be a pleasure.
In coming to Liverpool, you're joining one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Are you aware of the club's history?
Yes, I am aware of it. I remember the Champions League final against AC Milan. It is very important to have this important past because you can bring it to the future and try to remake the past.
You've already played at Anfield once before in an FA Youth Cup tie in February 2009 - what do you remember about that night?
(Laughs) I remember we lost! We had a good team at Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup, but we lost. But the impression it left on me was very good because of the stadium's history. It's a dream for everyone to play at Anfield, so it was a very nice experience.
So are you excited about playing at Anfield every other week now this season?
Yes, every other week in a full stadium. It will be amazing. I know the fans are very warm and they're here for football.
What do you hope to achieve during your time at Liverpool?
I hope to achieve the maximum I can, by scoring goals, getting into the Champions League and all of the things the club also wants - and all the other players.
Finally, do you have a message for Liverpool fans?
There's not especially one, but I think with Brendan they will see good football!
Fabio, we're in a car on the way back to Melwood after you completed your medical and the formalities of the deal. How does it feel to be a Liverpool player?
It feels really good - and to be back in England as well. It's a top club that has won a lot of trophies in the past - and will do so in the future we hope as well. I've got the trust of the manager and the club, which for me is very nice and I'm proud to be here.
How did you feel when you heard Liverpool were interested in you?
I felt really good because I wanted to come back to England one day. I knew sooner or later I would be back. Being back with Liverpool is even better because I can show the people what I can do. We've got the Europa League and lots of things to play for.
This will be the third time you've worked with Brendan Rodgers. How important was the boss in bringing you here?
He was very important. I wouldn't say it was the key, but most of it came from him. Even during last season, I spoke with him a lot. I'd text him and ask if he was okay and congratulated him on the results he got with Swansea. First of all it is a relationship of friendship and afterwards it is a working one. That is more important than anything.
What is Brendan like to play for?
I used to play 4-3-3 with him and he is very good to play football for. It is great to play football for him because you can have fun and you can get results. I could see at Swansea the people loved him because the football was attractive. People like to see football (played) like this.
What can we expect to see from the Liverpool players next season under Brendan?
They will certainly see football players that want to win, and that will always work for the team rather than themselves. Liverpool wants to get results and that's what we'll try to do.
What sort of player would you describe yourself as?
I'd describe myself as a player that never gives up and I run a lot. I had difficult times at Chelsea when I was younger because I came from Italy. It was very difficult, I tried to be strong for myself and demonstrate to people I could do it. That is an achievement I have made and why I am here.
You've just come back from being with the Italy squad at the European Championships. Has that experience helped you develop as a player?
Of course. It was a big experience for me. I'm only 21 years old, so it was a good experience even if I didn't play. Getting to the final was even more experience because it's not something that happens every day.It will be great to bring it (experience) with me.
I believe you have a special goal celebration Liverpool fans will want to see this season. Can you tell us a bit about it?
My celebration is a knife between the teeth. In Italy it means a warrior or someone who never gives up and will always get up if they fall down. At Swansea and Roma the fans liked it, so I hope to show it to Liverpool fans as well.
As a forward, how much are you looking forward to playing with Luis Suarez this season?
A lot because he is maybe another player who is similar to me because he works very hard in every game. I've watched a few games, and all of Europe wants him.Every player wants to play with him, so it will be a pleasure.
In coming to Liverpool, you're joining one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Are you aware of the club's history?
Yes, I am aware of it. I remember the Champions League final against AC Milan. It is very important to have this important past because you can bring it to the future and try to remake the past.
You've already played at Anfield once before in an FA Youth Cup tie in February 2009 - what do you remember about that night?
(Laughs) I remember we lost! We had a good team at Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup, but we lost. But the impression it left on me was very good because of the stadium's history. It's a dream for everyone to play at Anfield, so it was a very nice experience.
So are you excited about playing at Anfield every other week now this season?
Yes, every other week in a full stadium. It will be amazing. I know the fans are very warm and they're here for football.
What do you hope to achieve during your time at Liverpool?
I hope to achieve the maximum I can, by scoring goals, getting into the Champions League and all of the things the club also wants - and all the other players.
Finally, do you have a message for Liverpool fans?
There's not especially one, but I think with Brendan they will see good football!
Why would he wear 29?
He better score more than Carroll did last season & I'm quite Sure he will..
Search me, but that's what he's going to wear.
Moments after becoming Brendan Rodgers' first signing for the Reds, Fabio Borini gave his one and only exclusive interview to Liverpoolfc.com. Here's what he had to say...
Fabio, we're in a car on the way back to Melwood after you completed your medical and the formalities of the deal. How does it feel to be a Liverpool player?
It feels really good - and to be back in England as well. It's a top club that has won a lot of trophies in the past - and will do so in the future we hope as well. I've got the trust of the manager and the club, which for me is very nice and I'm proud to be here.
How did you feel when you heard Liverpool were interested in you?
I felt really good because I wanted to come back to England one day. I knew sooner or later I would be back. Being back with Liverpool is even better because I can show the people what I can do. We've got the Europa League and lots of things to play for.
This will be the third time you've worked with Brendan Rodgers. How important was the boss in bringing you here?
He was very important. I wouldn't say it was the key, but most of it came from him. Even during last season, I spoke with him a lot. I'd text him and ask if he was okay and congratulated him on the results he got with Swansea. First of all it is a relationship of friendship and afterwards it is a working one. That is more important than anything.
What is Brendan like to play for?
I used to play 4-3-3 with him and he is very good to play football for. It is great to play football for him because you can have fun and you can get results. I could see at Swansea the people loved him because the football was attractive. People like to see football (played) like this.
What can we expect to see from the Liverpool players next season under Brendan?
They will certainly see football players that want to win, and that will always work for the team rather than themselves. Liverpool wants to get results and that's what we'll try to do.
What sort of player would you describe yourself as?
I'd describe myself as a player that never gives up and I run a lot. I had difficult times at Chelsea when I was younger because I came from Italy. It was very difficult, I tried to be strong for myself and demonstrate to people I could do it. That is an achievement I have made and why I am here.
You've just come back from being with the Italy squad at the European Championships. Has that experience helped you develop as a player?
Of course. It was a big experience for me. I'm only 21 years old, so it was a good experience even if I didn't play. Getting to the final was even more experience because it's not something that happens every day. It will be great to bring it (experience) with me.
I believe you have a special goal celebration Liverpool fans will want to see this season. Can you tell us a bit about it?
My celebration is a knife between the teeth. In Italy it means a warrior or someone who never gives up and will always get up if they fall down. At Swansea and Roma the fans liked it, so I hope to show it to Liverpool fans as well.
As a forward, how much are you looking forward to playing with Luis Suarez this season?
A lot because he is maybe another player who is similar to me because he works very hard in every game. I've watched a few games, and all of Europe wants him. Every player wants to play with him, so it will be a pleasure.
In coming to Liverpool, you're joining one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Are you aware of the club's history?
Yes, I am aware of it. I remember the Champions League final against AC Milan. It is very important to have this important past because you can bring it to the future and try to remake the past.
You've already played at Anfield once before in an FA Youth Cup tie in February 2009 - what do you remember about that night?
(Laughs) I remember we lost! We had a good team at Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup, but we lost. But the impression it left on me was very good because of the stadium's history. It's a dream for everyone to play at Anfield, so it was a very nice experience.
So are you excited about playing at Anfield every other week now this season?
Yes, every other week in a full stadium. It will be amazing. I know the fans are very warm and they're here for football.
What do you hope to achieve during your time at Liverpool?
I hope to achieve the maximum I can, by scoring goals, getting into the Champions League and all of the things the club also wants - and all the other players.
Finally, do you have a message for Liverpool fans?
There's not especially one, but I think with Brendan they will see good football!
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