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Fabregas is often compared to the French master Platini for his style of play and also for
his goal scoring abilities. He is an exciting midfield maestro who is one of the most
promising young players in current European football. He joined English Premier League
side Arsenal in 2003.At Arsenal Fabregas was given the chance to develop his overall
game and was soon pushing his way into the first team slowly becoming an integral
member of the midfield. Fabregas was establishing himself as one of the most talented
and technically gifted midfielders playing in the Premiership and was compared to
Portugal's and Manchester United's star player Cristiano Ronaldo. Since the departure
of Patrick Viera to Juventus Fabregas has excelled in marshalling the midfield and
has proven he can be a tough tackler as well as a skilful playmaker. He was named
Arsenal's player of the Season in 2007.
Fabregas plays for the Spanish national team and has become a regular member of
the squad. Fàbregas' international career had already begun at the youth level.
At the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship held in Finland, he finished as top scorer
of the tournament despite playing in midfield, and was voted Player of the Tournament.
Spain finished runners-up in the tournament to Brazil.
Fàbregas became the youngest player capped for Spain in 70 years, when he
played in a friendly against the Ivory Coast. He received favourable reviews for
his début, and was involved in the build-up to Spain's first goal in the 3-2
victory over the Ivorians. Fabregas was part of the Spanish squad that participated
in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He was also one of the nominees for the the Gillette
Young Player of the World Cup
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