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Originally Posted by matta89

Under the microscope: CA Osasuna, defense

goalkeeper

Ricardo. Age:36

Star factor: Since 2005, Ricardo has been on the starting 11 for Osasauna
and doesn't look like anybody will knock him off for the spot.

Roberto. age:29

Star factor: After cementing himself on the Sporting Gijon with 156 appearance, Roberto come to Osasauna as a backup to everlasting Ricardo, may get at lest a good 10 games this season.

Andres. age: 21

Star factor:A very young goalkeeper,Andres only has one start for Osasuna, and may be loan out.

defender

Miguel Flano. age:24

Star factor.Accomplished young central defender, Flano progressed through the ranks at Osasuna before making his first team debut in 2004. He has made excellent progress over the last two seasons, during the 2007/08 campaign he produced some good form and made 28 appearances and scored 1 goal in La Liga. Flano is a mobile defender who reads the game well and is comfortable playing against quality opposition.

Javier flano. age:22

Star factor:Confident and assured young central defender, Flana has represented Spain at under-21 level. He is a product of Osasuna's youth system and has made good progress since making his first team debut in 2005. He maintained a regular place in the starting line-up during the 2005/06 and 2006/07 campaigns however, last season he made just 4 appearances in La Liga. Flana has good composure, positional sense and he is comfortable on the ball .

Tiago Gomes. age:24

Star factor:Solid young Portugese defender, Gomes is a new signing for Osasuna from Benfica where he was product of the club's youth system but made no appearances for the first team. He had a loan spell with Portugese top flight side Estrela da Amora during the 2006/07 campaign and last season he had a loan with Polish side Zaglebie Lubin where he gained good experience. Gomes has good composure, he times his tackles well and his marking and positional sense is improving.

Jokin Esparza. age: 20

Star factor:Young defender with good potential, Esparza progressed through the ranks at Osasuna before making his first team debut in 2006. Since then his first team opportunities have been limited and last season he made just 2 appearances in La Liga. Esparza adds pace to the defence and plays with total commitment.

jose izquirerdo. age:28

Star factor:Hard working right fullback, Izquierdo is a product of Osasuna's youth system and has made over 100 appearances since making his first team debut in 2001. However, over the last few seasons he has mostly been used as backup and last season he made just 9 appearances in La Liga.

josetxo. age:31

Star factor:Aggressive and experienced defender, usually plays as a right back. Josetxo is a product of Osasuna's youth system and has been a first team regular since returning from a loan spell with SD Eibar during the 2000/01 season. During the 2007/08 season he made 21 appearances and produced some solid displays in La Liga. He has had disciplinary problems during his career and last season he received 15 yellow and 2 red cards. Josetxo makes fierce tackles, has a high work rate and adds steel to the defence.

cruchage. age:34

Star factor:Influential veteran central defender, Cruchaga has spent his entire career at Osasuna and has made over 230 appearances since making his first team debut in 2000. He is the current captain of the side and has played an integral role in the defence for several years. Last season he made 28 appearances, scored 1 goal and was one of his team's most consistent performers in La Liga. Cruchago has a commanding presence, good strength, he reads the game well and adds valuable experience to the defence.

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Apart from that, its good, maybe change the layout though