Ryan Babel

Full Name - Ryan Miguel Guno Babel
Position -  Midfielder  
Date of Birth -  19/12/1986  
Height - 6'0  
Weight - 11st 7  
1st team games - 55  
1st team goals - 11  
International caps - 26  
International goals -  5  
Former clubs - Ajax  
Birth Place - Amsterdam

Ryan Babel joined Liverpool in July 2007 in a deal worth more than ?10million for a 5 year contract.

His Liverpool debut came on August 11, 2007 when he appeared as a second-half substitute against Aston Villa.

It wasn't long before our new number 19 was hitting the back of the net, making two Derby County defenders look silly before lashing home at the Anfield Road end on September 1.

Another nine goals followed in his first year with us including an audacious flick in an 8-0 Champions League drubbing of Besiktas.


 

One of his key problems last season was that he couldn't last the full 90 minutes, which is why he was used sparingly. He has definitely improved a lot in that aspect but I think he still has a little way to go, which is why he still hasn't nailed down a regular starting place yet.

I do feel sorry for Babel but with the form Riera's shown since signing it's hard to drop him. We could possibly give him a shot on the right, I'm sure he'd cause defences more problems than Kuyt.

A more laid back player i have yet to see as even when he scores he still looks as chilled as an Amsterdam coffee shop regular !
I know Ryan favours the left so he can keep cutting inside but i wouldnt mind seeing Bert on the left and Ryan on the right for a game, but having said that this would probably lead to Rafa having a breakdown due to the lack of defensive play.

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Good performance from Babel tonight, certainly won't have done his chances any harm.

yeah me too,for me yossi performance is just average..

Rafa has come out and said that he wants to develop Babel as a striker this season. This was said when he bought Riera and that this signing would free up Babel so that he can gain more experience upfront.