Knee injuries have cost Maurice Edu most of his playing time since moving to Glasgow’s Rangers, but recovered for South Africa, the United States’ central midfielder provides an important measure of depth on Bob Bradley’s squad. Set Piece Analysts’ Ryan Rosenblatt gives us this profile of the former Toronto FC star.
2010 World Cup Player Profile: Maurice Edu, Insurance In The United States Midfield
Edu has soccer instincts that cannot be taught.
The Fontana, California native is most known for his strength in the tackle and ability to cover ground in the center of the field. Playing as a central midfielder, Edu can act as a shield in front of the back line with his defensive prowess and while he does have good speed, his instinct and ability to read the game allow him to cover more ground than he should. His instincts also allow him to play center back in a pinch, something that is always nice to have in your back pocket if necessary.
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