Thomas Vermaelen

[Fides]

[scr1899]

Sport.co.uk understands Arsenal have completed the signing of AFC Ajax centre back Thomas Vermaelen for a fee believed to be in the region of £10 million. According to sources inside the club, the deal for the Belgian international will be confirmed in the next 48 hours.

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/20 ... opper.aspx

[monKevski]

So, why don't we give him an update for the Arsenal Fans?

[Paddy]

Its a pity the Eredivisie is so outdated, I really don't know whether these are accurate or not. Although I'd rate him positionally better than Djourou, although, I think Djourou is a tad overrated.

[spinaL]

I'm working on it don't worry

[vicecity]

Hes 23 now, and can I assume Injury Tolerance is B?

[Ajacied_Breda1]

So, why don't we give him an update for the Arsenal Fans?

To be honest, the stats of most players at the big clubs are quite fairly rated already.

It's not like he's a worldbeater or anything. I think it says enough that most Ajacieden don't even mind he's leaving.

[Paddy]

Of Arsenal's reported interest in Vermaelen, Adams added: "I think Thomas is a very good player but I don’t think he’s ready for the Arsenal.

"I don’t think the punters at Arsenal would like another small one.

"I don’t know whether he [Wenger] will end up going for a bigger player. We’ll see how much money we’ve got first.

"I have been looking at the Dutch league, but to be honest with you it’s been decimated.

"It’s a poor league at the moment, there’s one or two players but they’re leaving too early as well."

[Ajacied_Breda1]

Poor league, my ass.

There are several talents walking around that will find their way to a European topclub sooner or later, just don't come looking for superstars since they aren't made here.

[scr1899]

"It’s a poor league at the moment, there’s one or two players but they’re leaving too early as well."

[Vandeach]

Move to Arsenal

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... to-arsenal

[Spaceman]

Are these a good reflection of his playing abilities? It seems like he has not been discussed at all. Any input will be appreciated

[Ken]

Are these a good reflection of his playing abilities? It seems like he has not been discussed at all. Any input will be appreciated

How about locking this thread and judge him next season when he play for Arsenal ?

[Vandeach]

Not a great idea because some people might have seen him at Ajax and want to change stats . I'm surprised(well not surprised, this is Wenger after all ) you didn't go for a taller centre-back.

[Spaceman]

do we know where these stats cone from?

[Ajacied_Breda1]

They comes from Fides with additions from me and him.

[Ken]

The reason why I suggested to move him to Arsenal and close this thread is because when I look at the stats in the first posts I didn't see it seriously outdated, maybe I don't know much about him but based on what I have read about him the stats actually represent him well, and also I don't think many people will care to give him a full update so it's better to move him to Premier League and lock it for now.

[Vandeach]

Ajacied_Breda1, Fides, Nrby, GoonerLover66, RB7 or jmg721 can you please move him ?

[spinaL]

or should i first post my new stats for vermaelen?

[Karlos3004]

Just an update to his physical stats.

182cm (6ft) / 82kg (12st 13Ib)

This is from the official Arsenal website.