Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Hleb was an absolute delight to watch and he was one of the symbols for Wengerball. The link between him and Fabregas was able to break through any defense to create goal-scoring opportunities. In terms of the close ball control and dribbling, I see a bit of Hleb in Emile Smith Rowe.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
@@oisin5684 I agree. Some fans did not give him enough credits as he didn't score much. However, he is the master of pre-assist pass, and lots of great things he did was very underrated. Remember he dribbled passed the whole Liverpool defense amazingly in 07/08 UCL and got fouled without being given a penalty. That moment is kinda like miniature of his career at Arsenal.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Either you, or your friends, or probably all of you, are Nigerians. That was what we called him back then. Phenomenal player. The best teammate any footballer can ever have
Hleb & Limpar are the 2 most underrated, or simply forgotten ballers in our history. They wouldnt get in our all time 11, but you'd have to stick them on the bench. Controversial, but for me, Hleb > Ozil...
I agree with most of what you said, and I respect your opinion, but hleb was never world class. Ozil despite issues with work rate, that was once in a generation talent. The things he did can’t be taught. You can always find a carbon copy for hleb but not an Ozil.
Ikr. This what I was thinking the whole time. Arsenal could have been a midfield giant even bigger than Barca's tiki taka. Having Flamini & Hleb to meet 2011s Fabregas & Song would be madness. Imagine the heavy rotation in this team. A treble contender
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
I didn't rate this guy until it became so undeniable that he plays in a special way. Simple and effective. A player who makes things easy for his teammates will always have a place in my team
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
I grew up in the same yard with him in Minsk. We lived on Voronyanskogo street. Once when i was a little kid that time when football only beginning to attractive me i played with him at the kindergarten area
Here in nigeria we called him drunken master 😹❤️ Still don’t understand the obsession between players and real madrid/barcelona. Yes i know how big they are but why risk your career ???
great vid mate! such a skillful player, sometimes lacked end product, but should and could have been a club legend. cracking track to! big up the Junglist Massif, RIP Skibadee :(
I miss this guy. I really do. One of those players that just went out everyday to do the dirty business; very unselfish with zero arguments or scandals. Did his job well. Wondering where he is now...
Now he lives in Belarus, supports the bloody regime of Lukashenka. Participates in some events in support of the regime, for which he received a piece of expensive land near Minsk. Built a house, lives with his second wife. Lost respect among Belarusians
That midfield of Fabregas, Hleb, Rosicky and Flamini only if they had stayed together for a few more years would have won the title if we had sure up the defense the injury to Eduardo, and the constant RVP injuries really placed a damper on Arsenal
If eduardo and rvp had there prime seasons together with adebayor with that 4 man midfield with ramsay and wilshere I agree 100% the prem would have been arsenal
@@mussumbafelix it lacked a world class defender and keeper too! to complement the world class of attacking talents that were in the squad that time, the likes of fabregas, van persie and co
Always thought that if Hleb was more selfless and had better finishing he'd be classed as one of the best ever to grace the Arsenal shirt. Incredible technique and vision.
Santi was great too, but Hleb had better Body feints you never know where he's going and he changes directions instantly. Carzola was somehow predictable in his directions but knew how to hide the ball between his feet.
Unironically, one of the best dribblers I've ever seen. Equaly good with his left foot and and right foot. He didn't score many goals or had many assists, but he was dribbling so fast and so effective, that in his prime (so just before leaving Arsenal for Barcelona) often the only way to stop him was faul. He was very pleasant to watch.
Wenger knows.. not many players nowadays that could use both feet like hleb n santi.. would be a joy to have this type of players for the upcoming season
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One of the best dribbers I've ever seen on a football pitch. If he had anything resembling a consistent finish he'd be a Ballon D'Or candidate. His mentality was a bit brittle as well unfortunately.
This man was just different with the ball at his feet. It wasn't much flashy, not a speed demon or anything like that, just elegance and full mastery of ball control.
I'm thai and also an arsenal fan. In thailand we called him "Hook Feet" like a nickname. Because a style when he dribbling is very unigue and hard to lose the ball.
i read halfway through comments looking for a comment that compares the style of play and aura of Hleb to that of Messi, might not be at the same level but the running the dribbling it's got Messi written all over it
Hleb: The Beauty Of The Science Of The Art Of Dribbling. Alexander Hleb is the greatest dribbler in what I've seen, both live and otherwise, of football's history. This is my opinion, I've been open to replacing him if I saw any other who's able to convince me more than Hleb, but there's been none. This is not to dismiss Hleb's few errors at few times(everybody has errors), this is to say that Hleb is the one that has been able to convince me most, out of very many alternatives who are also brilliant. Repetition? I love his skills that much and more. Wondering how anyone could appreciate another's skills that much? Here's an example. In a game against the French national team, a relatively long time ago, the commentator, in describing how Hleb went past one of his opponents 'who was right in front of Hleb', said "He (Hleb) dribbled past him (the French footballer) like he (the French footballer) was not there". Do you really appreciate (literally and/or literarily) the meaning and weight of that commentary? Those who have truly played football, whether professionally or not, should acknowledge that dribbling past an opponent 'who is right in front of you', takes something special and often unplanned (just instant like an unexpected spark) because the idea to use just hit your mind in that moment. There are times it's the only idea that comes (making it easier to do it), and at other times it is one of alternatives (you have a role to play, you have to choose, and choosing is among variously appealing alternatives, because time and events aren't within your control and are moving along (making whatever relative advantage you may have or otherwise irrelevant, so you are mentally calculating various figures - the distance between you and the closest opponent and the rate that distance is diminishing, the various angles, distance between you and goal, the yet unknown reaction of possible obstacles like the goalkeeper, etc - you must choose, and by that acknowledge that your decision is what you think agree is the best that could best help your cause of putting the ball in the net - through which various interests are connected and impacted. Interests like team owners and management, fans, opponents, indifferent spectators, bodies, the grand history of football etc. Did I lost you there? Do you understand all I wrote above? Whatever the case, you must do something or pretend to do, in that instant, something that you acknowledge is the best thing to best help various causes. Meaning, various interests had absolutely no literal influence on you, and somehow dependent on your decision. Do you understand all these? Now, imagine you are faced with all these. And imagine you are the one who must make that choice. Now imagine that you handled things so well, on the general note, that you are said to have done so, making it seem the challenge (s) wasn't(weren't) even there. That's the weight of that commentator's commentary. This might help, ua-cam.com/video/8SJsEiSqZ10/v-deo.html
Hleb: The Beauty Of The Science Of The Art Of Dribbling. Alexander Hleb is the greatest dribbler in what I've seen, both live and otherwise, of football's history. This is my opinion, I've been open to replacing him if I saw any other who's able to convince me more than Hleb, but there's been none. This is not to dismiss Hleb's few errors at few times(everybody has errors), this is to say that Hleb is the one that has been able to convince me most, out of very many alternatives who are also brilliant. Repetition? I love his skills that much and more. Wondering how anyone could appreciate another's skills that much? Here's an example. In a game against the French national team, a relatively long time ago, the commentator, in describing how Hleb went past one of his opponents 'who was right in front of Hleb', said "He (Hleb) dribbled past him (the French footballer) like he (the French footballer) was not there". Do you really appreciate (literally and/or literarily) the meaning and weight of that commentary? Those who have truly played football, whether professionally or not, should acknowledge that dribbling past an opponent 'who is right in front of you', takes something special and often unplanned (just instant like an unexpected spark) because the idea to use just hit your mind in that moment. There are times it's the only idea that comes (making it easier to do it), and at other times it is one of alternatives (you have a role to play, you have to choose, and choosing is among variously appealing alternatives, because time and events aren't within your control and are moving along (making whatever relative advantage you may have or otherwise irrelevant, so you are mentally calculating various figures - the distance between you and the closest opponent and the rate that distance is diminishing, the various angles, distance between you and goal, the yet unknown reaction of possible obstacles like the goalkeeper, etc - you must choose, and by that acknowledge that your decision is what you think agree is the best that could best help your cause of putting the ball in the net - through which various interests are connected and impacted. Interests like team owners and management, fans, opponents, indifferent spectators, bodies, the grand history of football etc. Did I lost you there? Do you understand all I wrote above? Whatever the case, you must do something or pretend to do, in that instant, something that you acknowledge is the best thing to best help various causes. Meaning, various interests had absolutely no literal influence on you, and somehow dependent on your decision. Do you understand all these? Now, imagine you are faced with all these. And imagine you are the one who must make that choice. Now imagine that you handled things so well, on the general note, that you are said to have done so, making it seem the challenge (s) wasn't(weren't) even there. That's the weight of that commentator's commentary. This might help, ua-cam.com/video/8SJsEiSqZ10/v-deo.html
1. Very Intelligent style of play 2. Plays with his two feet 3. Alot of fake body moves 4. He obviously played alot in the streets with those kind of tricks and the way he dribbles
No wonder he didn't get more famous. Very few scores from the beautiful passes delivered. Such a great and underrated player.
Hleb's weakness is his shooting (which is very bad) and not really good at long ball. If not, he would have been a legendary level player
What are u saying he was capable of shooting with his both feet like Zidane forlan and Ronaldo
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
He is exactly what we miss someone that can drive direct with the ball If Saka & Odegaard gets injured and we play with Viera its season over!
@@MrBuckfast92The Season was over from it started mate, we ain't winning any Major Honors this season
Hleb was special, he was an artist. He is one of those that made me love the arsenal team in the early 2000s
He was mid to late 2000s....great player tho...shouldn't have left for Barcelona tho💯👊
early 2000s? rare you stupid? he was mid to late 20s.
I too ❤him expected he will become next Zidane. And u know now i hate 13 , i used to wear 13 but not anymore 😢
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
And Stuttgart ❤
Still haven't gotten over loving him so much. He was superb. Sad he left so early and that put an end to his illustrious career.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
So so underated, thank you for putting together. He kept possession for arsenal so many times in tight spaces.
His career highlight “ kept possession in tight spaces”
@@favournjoku9458 what's your point
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
@@oisin5684 you put it better than I could
A true baller in every sense of the word. His dribbles were gritty and gracious at the same time. He was a technical genius with his feet.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
@oisin5684 nah trust me. Rival fans who were around in the early 2000's remember him. They just get him mixed up with Arshavin or Rosicky.
Shame he left. Him and Fabregas used to create 15 chances every game. His dribbling and passing was supreme, the ultimate pre-assister.
The perfect name for him. Pre-assister
But Diaby had injuries shame
true, he had that Øzil view of the game, hecould deliver devestating balls through a defence.. top player!
Don't forget Rosicky!!
When Barcelona call you have to go. Was a top baller.
One of my favourite Arsenal players from the post-invincible era. Was sad to see him leave for Barca. The streets will never forget Hleb.
Hleb was an absolute delight to watch and he was one of the symbols for Wengerball. The link between him and Fabregas was able to break through any defense to create goal-scoring opportunities. In terms of the close ball control and dribbling, I see a bit of Hleb in Emile Smith Rowe.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
@@oisin5684 I agree. Some fans did not give him enough credits as he didn't score much. However, he is the master of pre-assist pass, and lots of great things he did was very underrated. Remember he dribbled passed the whole Liverpool defense amazingly in 07/08 UCL and got fouled without being given a penalty. That moment is kinda like miniature of his career at Arsenal.
His vision was as good as his dribbling ability.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Great comp man ! Hleb was dynamic , he’s the best dribbler I’ve ever watched at the club and was even better in 2006/2007
And Diaby?
ohh no, there was a driibler even better than him the same years "Reyes", and he could also finish! ;)
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
the way he twisted and turned with the ball was amazing. My friends used to call him Shakira because of that.
Alexander Shakira was the name
Hahahahahaha
Either you, or your friends, or probably all of you, are Nigerians. That was what we called him back then. Phenomenal player. The best teammate any footballer can ever have
@@uchennamartin7821 we're all Nigerians
@@uchennamartin7821 Nigerians and special names that we all have players..eg Evra -Evra bus stop, Messi boku, Ronaldo-ororo, Ferdinand-igbo etc 😂
Hleb & Limpar are the 2 most underrated, or simply forgotten ballers in our history. They wouldnt get in our all time 11, but you'd have to stick them on the bench. Controversial, but for me, Hleb > Ozil...
Agree with u there bro. Plays like ozil but works much harder. Baller with ball at feet.
You're starting another ccontroversy
I agree with most of what you said, and I respect your opinion, but hleb was never world class. Ozil despite issues with work rate, that was once in a generation talent.
The things he did can’t be taught.
You can always find a carbon copy for hleb but not an Ozil.
Wonderful balance and extremely two footed
"our" you play for arsenal ?
A player with unbelievable close ball control. Haven't seen many like him!
If only 07/08 midfield stayed together (and healthy) for at least 2 years. They would be unstopable. Rosicky-Flamini-Cesc-Hleb.
It was Kroenkes broke them up
Add a fit Diaby and Van Persie + Reyes + Adebayor to that, this had potential to grow into a very, very great team. Unfortunately it didn't happen ^^
Peter cesc???? 😅
Eduardo da silva
Ikr. This what I was thinking the whole time. Arsenal could have been a midfield giant even bigger than Barca's tiki taka. Having Flamini & Hleb to meet 2011s Fabregas & Song would be madness. Imagine the heavy rotation in this team. A treble contender
he is truly football magician, superb skill and vision
One of the most slept on players Arsenal have ever had. A wizard with the ball at his feet.
Yes, my favorite player. Too bad he waste his potential in Barca. should have stayed
@@gungrave10 same with Alex song 😢
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Such a good player! It was so rare to have a two footed player like himself, made him extremely unpredictable.
Yaa well said like Zidane forlan and Ronaldo😊
he is almost perfectly matched with dembele in terms of ambidextrousity and style.
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
I didn't rate this guy until it became so undeniable that he plays in a special way. Simple and effective. A player who makes things easy for his teammates will always have a place in my team
Such an elegant baller. He was top drawer technically. His balance, close control, vision, disguise, feints and swift drops of the shoulder that he would do when he was dribbling were great to watch. His timing and weight of pass as well were excellent and he was brilliant at creating space for teammates to run into by drawing opposition players towards him when he was in possession of the ball. He's on the record publicly as well saying that the worst thing he ever did was leaving Arsenal and going to Barcelona or something to that effect. He doesn't get talked about enough by fans when talking about this period. Most fans from other clubs probably don't even remember him. Very underrated and underappreciated.
Used to be my favourite player as a kid. I also love this tune. Great video!
I grew up in the same yard with him in Minsk. We lived on Voronyanskogo street. Once when i was a little kid that time when football only beginning to attractive me i played with him at the kindergarten area
Truly one of the best footballer that can play well with both feet. Gutted when he left for Barca
For all you younger Arsenal fans watching, he was our ESR from this period.
Though I am not an Arsenal fan, He was Majestic 🔥🔥🔥
Here in nigeria we called him drunken master 😹❤️
Still don’t understand the obsession between players and real madrid/barcelona. Yes i know how big they are but why risk your career ???
great vid mate! such a skillful player, sometimes lacked end product, but should and could have been a club legend. cracking track to! big up the Junglist Massif, RIP Skibadee :(
Thanks pal and glad you enjoy the music, thought it fit well with hlebs hectic dribbling
He was my favourite player for a time. I was buzzi g when he played against us in the Europa League a couple of season s back.
I'm a Chelsea fan... if you don't already know, let me tell you; this guy was a baller! insanely underrated
I know that era. These players thought they were big enough and move out. Only to find out Wenger made them
I miss this guy. I really do. One of those players that just went out everyday to do the dirty business; very unselfish with zero arguments or scandals. Did his job well. Wondering where he is now...
On the contrary... Nasri despite being half the player Helb was... was a diva...
Had Helb not left us... we didn't need Nasri...
Now he lives in Belarus, supports the bloody regime of Lukashenka. Participates in some events in support of the regime, for which he received a piece of expensive land near Minsk. Built a house, lives with his second wife. Lost respect among Belarusians
😂😂😂@@lucienby8153
3:27 Hleb was such a special assister that even Henry scored a header from his pass!
That midfield of Fabregas, Hleb, Rosicky and Flamini only if they had stayed together for a few more years would have won the title if we had sure up the defense the injury to Eduardo, and the constant RVP injuries really placed a damper on Arsenal
If eduardo and rvp had there prime seasons together with adebayor with that 4 man midfield with ramsay and wilshere I agree 100% the prem would have been arsenal
Exactly you the know the drill! I loved all and a special likeness for Hleb and Rosicky but fabregas was my favorite
This squad was ruined with injuries
@@philipsofokansi6030 and Diaby too
@@mussumbafelix it lacked a world class defender and keeper too! to complement the world class of attacking talents that were in the squad that time, the likes of fabregas, van persie and co
Always thought that if Hleb was more selfless and had better finishing he'd be classed as one of the best ever to grace the Arsenal shirt. Incredible technique and vision.
The best both footed player ever! What a player!!! Easy to watch cud go both ways on either side he was a little ninja
Best Both footed player? What about Santi Cazorla? I think Santi > Hleb
Santi was great too, but Hleb had better Body feints you never know where he's going and he changes directions instantly. Carzola was somehow predictable in his directions but knew how to hide the ball between his feet.
Wonderful press resistance, you can see why Barcelona came in for him, Arsene loved these types of players
Barca came for him to lure Cesc to their club.
Great video and the tune is an absolute banger!! Bless up 🙏🏾
I loved hleb. Great video of him at his best.
He was honest and genuine person too.
"you know what, i'm something of a dribbler myself"
Unironically, one of the best dribblers I've ever seen. Equaly good with his left foot and and right foot. He didn't score many goals or had many assists, but he was dribbling so fast and so effective, that in his prime (so just before leaving Arsenal for Barcelona) often the only way to stop him was faul. He was very pleasant to watch.
He was amazing with both legs just like Carzola
Hleb and Cazorla, are the best dribbles in arsenal
And also Nasri
@@thierryhenry674 let's not talk about that brat
Agreed
Reyes?
Don't forget Sanchez, Pires, Diaby!
Hands movements from very early scene points out what a great dribbler he was.
We had iniesta in Arsenal before iniesta became iniesta🔥🔥🔥
Wenger knows.. not many players nowadays that could use both feet like hleb n santi.. would be a joy to have this type of players for the upcoming season
This guy is better than most 21st century footballers
A scruffy bloke who looked like a cross between shaggy and William Defoe ..a class act who was so entertaining ..
The finale of the 05/06 comps. Hope you enjoyed, i'll reupload any that get taken down. 1998/99 next up!
Song: Calibre & High Contrast - Mr Majestic
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loved it man, thankyou so much
@@Adam-in5qv cheers glad you enjoyed
One of the best dribbers I've ever seen on a football pitch. If he had anything resembling a consistent finish he'd be a Ballon D'Or candidate. His mentality was a bit brittle as well unfortunately.
I like this drible ,so smooth & extraordinary
Alexander Hleb invented this trick to send man into the bushes with your first touch 1:24 and onwards, unique and elite player, loved him!
He said years later he regretted joining Barca, stupid move was purely for the money...
That ball control at 1:08 is a madness
He would have fitted really well in our team of 2022
them even play like em
I am not a fan of Arsenal FC but I used to admire him. He was phenomenon to watch. Wonderful footballer.
1:28 holy crap that’s Toni Kroos’ signature first time touch. I thought he invented it lol.
definition of underrated .. one of the players started the modern football
hleb was among the players i liked back then.. and great tune
Decent player. Pretty good at making key passes. Sadly his(or his agent) greed got the better of him.
I remember him at Arsenal and on PES 5... proper baller, exquisite technique, not at all forgotten
you are man of culture mate
Hleb , Rosicky , Cazorla , Wilshire and Pires …. How good did we have it
For once there isn’t trash electro music!
Thank you:)
This man was just different with the ball at his feet. It wasn't much flashy, not a speed demon or anything like that, just elegance and full mastery of ball control.
What beautiful assistant does he come up with... A true legend indeed
Top 7 best two footed control player ever to do it he was so good at dribbling and his first touch was incredible he was Picasso on that ball.
I miss him. I wish him and Roscizky and Arshavin played together at Arsenal 4 10 years 😢
Unsung Arsenal hero🔥🔥🔥
Hleb, Rosicky and Cazorla were my favourite arsenal midfielders.
Tht was some modern movement right there. He was ahead of his time
He's a joy to watch.
i love the way the comp ended with joga bonito board
I'm thai and also an arsenal fan.
In thailand we called him "Hook Feet" like a nickname.
Because a style when he dribbling is very unigue and hard to lose the ball.
My favorite player ever. Thanks!
Great song choice!
He uses both of his legs that's why he is so good
He was soo underrated!! My favourite arsenal player after Henry left, king of dribbling!!!
This is video EXCELLENCE
It played just like a skate video.. 🔥
Cheers, subscribed
i read halfway through comments looking for a comment that compares the style of play and aura of Hleb to that of Messi, might not be at the same level but the running the dribbling it's got Messi written all over it
Class player🏆left foot, right foot. It didn't matter 🙌🏽
Extra kudos for the banging Calibre soundtrack 👌
Hleb arshavin were incredible...
The heirs of pires and ljungberg
Calibre on the beats with Hleb on the ball! Perfect combo 🤟🏻
Hleb. Arshavin. Santi. Sanchez.
Now Odegaard. 👑
Hleb and Arshavin will always have a special place in my heart
The streets should never forget this genius HLEB
man what happened to this guy. he was so bloody good. i remember watching him. plays a bit like messi without a finish product of course
Hleb, Ginolla & Dicanio where my favorite players in Epl.
Hleb: The Beauty Of The Science Of The Art Of Dribbling.
Alexander Hleb is the greatest dribbler in what I've seen, both live and otherwise, of football's history. This is my opinion, I've been open to replacing him if I saw any other who's able to convince me more than Hleb, but there's been none.
This is not to dismiss Hleb's few errors at few times(everybody has errors), this is to say that Hleb is the one that has been able to convince me most, out of very many alternatives who are also brilliant. Repetition?
I love his skills that much and more.
Wondering how anyone could appreciate another's skills that much? Here's an example.
In a game against the French national team, a relatively long time ago, the commentator, in describing how Hleb went past one of his opponents 'who was right in front of Hleb', said "He (Hleb) dribbled past him (the French footballer) like he (the French footballer) was not there".
Do you really appreciate (literally and/or literarily) the meaning and weight of that commentary?
Those who have truly played football, whether professionally or not, should acknowledge that dribbling past an opponent 'who is right in front of you', takes something special and often unplanned (just instant like an unexpected spark) because the idea to use just hit your mind in that moment. There are times it's the only idea that comes (making it easier to do it), and at other times it is one of alternatives (you have a role to play, you have to choose, and choosing is among variously appealing alternatives, because time and events aren't within your control and are moving along (making whatever relative advantage you may have or otherwise irrelevant, so you are mentally calculating various figures - the distance between you and the closest opponent and the rate that distance is diminishing, the various angles, distance between you and goal, the yet unknown reaction of possible obstacles like the goalkeeper, etc - you must choose, and by that acknowledge that your decision is what you think agree is the best that could best help your cause of putting the ball in the net - through which various interests are connected and impacted. Interests like team owners and management, fans, opponents, indifferent spectators, bodies, the grand history of football etc.
Did I lost you there?
Do you understand all I wrote above?
Whatever the case, you must do something or pretend to do, in that instant, something that you acknowledge is the best thing to best help various causes. Meaning, various interests had absolutely no literal influence on you, and somehow dependent on your decision.
Do you understand all these?
Now, imagine you are faced with all these. And imagine you are the one who must make that choice.
Now imagine that you handled things so well, on the general note, that you are said to have done so, making it seem the challenge (s) wasn't(weren't) even there.
That's the weight of that commentator's commentary.
This might help, ua-cam.com/video/8SJsEiSqZ10/v-deo.html
Hleb: The Beauty Of The Science Of The Art Of Dribbling.
Alexander Hleb is the greatest dribbler in what I've seen, both live and otherwise, of football's history. This is my opinion, I've been open to replacing him if I saw any other who's able to convince me more than Hleb, but there's been none.
This is not to dismiss Hleb's few errors at few times(everybody has errors), this is to say that Hleb is the one that has been able to convince me most, out of very many alternatives who are also brilliant. Repetition?
I love his skills that much and more.
Wondering how anyone could appreciate another's skills that much? Here's an example.
In a game against the French national team, a relatively long time ago, the commentator, in describing how Hleb went past one of his opponents 'who was right in front of Hleb', said "He (Hleb) dribbled past him (the French footballer) like he (the French footballer) was not there".
Do you really appreciate (literally and/or literarily) the meaning and weight of that commentary?
Those who have truly played football, whether professionally or not, should acknowledge that dribbling past an opponent 'who is right in front of you', takes something special and often unplanned (just instant like an unexpected spark) because the idea to use just hit your mind in that moment. There are times it's the only idea that comes (making it easier to do it), and at other times it is one of alternatives (you have a role to play, you have to choose, and choosing is among variously appealing alternatives, because time and events aren't within your control and are moving along (making whatever relative advantage you may have or otherwise irrelevant, so you are mentally calculating various figures - the distance between you and the closest opponent and the rate that distance is diminishing, the various angles, distance between you and goal, the yet unknown reaction of possible obstacles like the goalkeeper, etc - you must choose, and by that acknowledge that your decision is what you think agree is the best that could best help your cause of putting the ball in the net - through which various interests are connected and impacted. Interests like team owners and management, fans, opponents, indifferent spectators, bodies, the grand history of football etc.
Did I lost you there?
Do you understand all I wrote above?
Whatever the case, you must do something or pretend to do, in that instant, something that you acknowledge is the best thing to best help various causes. Meaning, various interests had absolutely no literal influence on you, and somehow dependent on your decision.
Do you understand all these?
Now, imagine you are faced with all these. And imagine you are the one who must make that choice.
Now imagine that you handled things so well, on the general note, that you are said to have done so, making it seem the challenge (s) wasn't(weren't) even there.
That's the weight of that commentator's commentary.
This might help, ua-cam.com/video/8SJsEiSqZ10/v-deo.html
What a Fabulous player. And the first to don the slow slung socks. He regretted leaving The Arsenal
Dude killed his career with the move to Barca to become a bench warmer
Ball was glued to his feet! 🔥
he was soo good that i was excited when he moved to barca to watch him play with messi but he just disappaeared there
1. Very Intelligent style of play
2. Plays with his two feet
3. Alot of fake body moves
4. He obviously played alot in the streets with those kind of tricks and the way he dribbles
he was a perfect successor to Lungberg
His passing vision was on the same level with Xavi, if not a level above Xavi. Arsenal were blessed with talented midfielders that time.
0:10 Absolutely DONE HIM
Man.. i would love Hleb in our current starting 11.
This guy would still dribble in the 18-yard bix 😅. I miss gunners of those years
Couldn't finish his breakfast but what a dribbler
like even his passing was top notch
he didnt use his hands to push other players. Pure skills