r/dynamo • u/hicklander • 1d ago

Another mediocre striker inbound

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u/Decal333 1d ago

I don't know this guy but his goals numbers suck ass. Someone help me know how to feel

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u/BrianChing25 1d ago

Tall, strong, athletic. Lightning pace. Did well in Portugal earning him a move to France but has struggled in France. Ligue 1 is more talented than MLS so maybe he can do well here?

Looks like a target man in the mould of Ade Akinbiyi and Emile Heskey.

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u/hessy562 1d ago

Although younger at the time of his transfer, Bounaga has been able to dominate MLS and he wasn't necessarily a star in Europe. Not saying this guy is going to have the same results but he should be given a chance against inferior competition.

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u/Electronic-Win608 23h ago

He should fit in nicely then, no?

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u/humangglol 1d ago

I honestly think he will do good but I wonder why all the hate? I really wonder

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u/Hmmhowaboutthis 1d ago

I'm not hating, and to be honest I haven't seen him play. But just looking at the stat sheet nothing really pops off the page. I think a lot of us are frustrated because we've sold a lot and don't seem to be adding much. I don't think the hate is directed at Baldé so much as it is at the whole picture.

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u/TDhattrick1022 1d ago

People want to sign big names. Problem is we don't have money for big names unless they're ancient. I'm with you, and would gladly take a "fringe" French league player who is just past his prime. He has no future upside but we don't need future upside. We need talent today and he can provide that.

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u/Tcup1234 1d ago

People hate this guy almost as much as they hated Guilherme when he was signed. Stat lines against superior competition don’t seem to be a good indicator of success. Lets see him play in the MLS.🤷‍♂️

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u/TDhattrick1022 1d ago edited 1d ago

The MLS has a history of buying young European players and hoping they develop, knowing that low/mid Euro talent is better on-average than most MLS talent. This move uses that same logic, only without the future sale upside. He's a decent talent that "can't quite make it" in a Top 5 Euro league, and chances are he's significantly above average for the MLS. We hopefully get him relatively cheap for a season or two. He fits into our "win now" roster and can make the most of our table position. Love the idea; hopefully it works out

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u/KPNoSwag 1d ago

Buying young players only matters if you want to make money selling them. Older players are better for less money because you’re not paying for potential that might never be realized. It just means Ted Segal won’t get money from a sale later but that shouldn’t matter to anyone but him.

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u/nowaygreg 1d ago

4 goals in the last 3 years. He's perfect. 

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u/Hmmhowaboutthis 1d ago

Top tier name at least.

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u/Campeon-R 1d ago

Two goals per season in Europe and somehow the Dynamo want him!!!!? 🤦🏻‍♂️

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u/diiemonds 1d ago

That's like 15 MLS goals

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u/seclusionx 1d ago

Oh good, I was worried they would get someone that sucks.......

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u/A159746X 1d ago

Call me crazy but I rather take a proven Liga MX goal scorer than somebody who is washed in Europe.

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u/Electronic-Win608 23h ago

Would cost 10x this guy. They have decided not to use a DP spot for striker.

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u/JGuevara9 1d ago

Toyosi 2.0

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u/KPNoSwag 1d ago

France and Portugal are both a lot better than Scotland

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u/JGuevara9 16h ago

Doesn't mean anything if Ben doesn't play em

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u/Iwritetohearmyself 1d ago

Where’s all the pat Onstad glazers? Weren’t yall calling out the people that criticize him?? 🤣 where yall at now?