Cesc Fabregas vs Bruno Fernandes is an ongoing argument over who is better. Softfootball’s opinion on this is that statistically Bruno Fernandes is very good, creating a high number of goals and assists.
However, aesthetically, we should not write off Fabregas. When Fabregas was doing magic in the Premier League, that was when there were players like John Obi Mikel, Michael Essien, and Claude Makelele and many other top defensive midfielders that cannot be compared with many in the current era.
That was also a time when teams like Chelsea played a defensive game and counter-attacked. Fabregas was tearing teams apart, creating chances, and dictating play.
Today, most teams prefer attacking football, which has led to fewer clean sheets and more opportunities for attacking players to shine. Back then, teams like West Bromwich Albion, Manchester United, and Stoke City were very tough to break down.
The truth is, anyone who did not watch Fabregas in his prime may not give him the credit he deserves. We are now in a period where it is difficult to see flair players dominate the Premier League the same way, but Fabregas made football look simple with his creativity and vision.
Fabregas moved from Arsenal to FC Barcelona, where he played as a false 9 and won major honours. He later joined Chelsea on 12 June 2014 and still made football look simple, partnering with the likes of Eden Hazard, Diego Costa, and Willian.
