Darijo Srna Player guide
Name: Darijo Srna
Position: R/L Wing Back, R/L Mid field
DOB: 1 May 1982 in Metkovic, Yugoslavia (now Croatia)
Height: 182cm, 5′11″
Current Club: Shakhtar Donetsk #33
Darijo Srna is the current Shakhtar Donetsk and Croatia Captain and Croatia’s leading scorer among active players and second all time. Srna is known for his leadership, work rate, and superb offensive and defensive skills.
In Football Manager 2009, Srna is one of the premier players in the game. He ranks as one of the best fullbacks or side midfielders in the game. He can be bought for around £16m and will join most teams challenging in European Competitions. Srna is best played as an attacking Right Fullback, but can also be played as a Left Fullback or a Right or Left Winger. Srna’s best skills are his ofensive ones, although he is certainly not lacking in his defensive play. Srna is devestating from set pieces, corners, and even open play. If used properly, he can easily win many national, continental, and world awards.
Key Stats:
Corners 18
Crossing 20
Free Kicks 18
Passing 18
Technique 18
Bravery 19
Influence 19
Teamwork 18
Work Rate 20
Weaknesses:
Heading 10
Long Throws 6
As you can see Darijo Srna has a formidable array of attacking talents and with Tackling, Pace, Acceleration, Stamina, Long Shots, Penalty Taking, First touch, Dribbling, Creativity, and Off the Ball all at 15 or higher he is one of the best players in the game. The writer of this guide has personally used Srna and had him average more than 15+ League Goals and Assists a season. The great benefit of Srna is his relatively low price for his caliber. Equivalent players such as Maicon(Inter), Daniel Alves(Barcelona) and Sergio Ramos(Real Madrid) all cost much, much, more.
If you are looking for a World Class Fullback or just want to buy a player that will assuredly add to your team’s quality Darijo Srna is your best bet.
