Carlos Vicente would start in half of the second division teams

Carlos Vicente already had a spectacular season with Calahorro last year, despite the fact that he was not an undisputed starter. Sometimes he stayed on the bench. As an example, last season I went to watch him and the other players at Riazor and that day he was a substitute.

For me, he is a completely decisive player for Racing. This year, perhaps with Raúl Sánchez (Castellón), Mario Soberon (Eldense) and others, he will be the most determined winger in the category. Or at least the one that shows the best form. It’s super complete. He contributes both in attack and defense, which is very important for a player of his characteristics. Throughout the season, an attacking footballer like him is not always successful in terms of assists and goals. It happens to everyone. But he always contributes even if he doesn’t have a good time towards the opponent’s goal because he develops a lot of work. He is very persistent and during the game creates many opportunities for danger or the feeling of danger. In addition, it reveals the opponent, forcing him to gather help on his side to protect himself. And this is like a short blanket. If you cover one side, you will reveal the other. And the rest of his teammates take advantage of that.

He is a 23-year-old player and little by little we see that he is improving in his decision-making. Something logical because it is learned through matches. He has the physique of a professional soccer player. He is a marathon runner. He doesn’t stop running. And he also has endurance and speed, which is increasingly difficult to find.

I’ve seen 22 minor league teams this season and could be a starter in at least half of them. He already has that level and we would have to see how he matures in that silver category to see if he can even make it to the Premier League. To me, he looks a lot like a player I worked with at Levante, Jorge de Frutos. A beastly back-and-forth footballer who is improving a lot. They have to respect his injuries, but he has a privileged physique. I see him playing in the Second League soon and I hope it will be in Racing.

Juáncar Fernández was the sporting director of Racing and worked for professional football teams such as Levante and Alcorcón