Piqué, whose defensive prowess makes him a permanent fixture in Barça’s line-ups, was asked about his personal opinion on what makes a good defender: “first, you have to be fast. Barça’s style relies heavily on attacking, this means that defenders have to respond to situations quickly. Furthermore, it’s important to have confidence in yourself when you control the ball, you have to analyse the situation on the pitch and attack.” The style of Barça’s play is perfectly catered to Piqué’s experience as a player. The defender, who honed his skills as a football in the English Premier League, said that the “English style is faster than its Spanish counterpart,” when asked about his experience in Manchester United. However, the Catalan added that “in the Spanish league, especially at Barça, we place a lot more importance on ball control, accurate passes to teammates, we try to create chances.”
