CONFIRMED Jefferson Cáceres and Christian Nwachukwu

[PeterNdlovu081]

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Cáceres

Es en Español, pero El tiene una pagina de Wikipedia.

English Wikipedia.

 

[jono_t2000]

Poor lad won't know what hit him if plays at the lane infront of 29,000. Looks like northern counties league or whatever it is called. Not well attended

Melgar's stadium is bigger than Bramall Lane.

He's probably played in front of more than 29,000 at some point.

Yep, their stadium holds over 40k and some games were getting over 33k

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Yep, their stadium holds over 40k and some games were getting over 33k

It's hard to find attendances for that league but one site I looked at said they averaged 33,000 last season.

Probably not accurate but Melgar are one of the biggest clubs in Peru.

 

[Isaw Joeshaw]

Development player ? From the clips I’ve seen he looks to to be more advanced than to fit into that category .

He is 22 with a fine physique and possessed with pace , ball skills and an explosive shot .

At very least , he already has all the makings to be an impact sub who could cause all sorts of problems to tiring defenders at our level which is something we have been missing for many years , even going back as far as Paul Peschisolido .

Potentially a very exciting signing and one I very much look forward to seeing in action .

 

[Houston_Blade]

Just thinking outside the box slightly and might be getting carried away a little however with Jefferson Caceres that we signed from Melgar in Peru, looking at where that is based it is in a place called Arequipa which is 2,300 metres above sea level which in most is more than 2000 metres above sea level than Sheffield. Thinking about fitness and conditioning, players such as Caceres have a natural advantage as they are used to having to perform fitness wise at serious altitude. Just for context the summit of Ben Nevis (the highest peak in the British Isles) is 1,345 metres above sea level. Looking at the montage he appears to have some serious pace and a powerful shot too, if he has half a football brain we potentially have a very good player to develop through. Easily with similar characteristics of Ndiaye and potential to drag us up to the next level.

My son plays with a couple of Colombians who recently moved from Bogota and they are miles fitter and quicker than the other kids on the team even at 12 years old. That’s 2600m above sea level.

 

[LBA_Blade]

My son plays with a couple of Colombians who recently moved from Bogota and they are miles fitter and quicker than the other kids on the team even at 12 years old. That’s 2600m above sea level.

That’s a great comparison, I think it could be a productive market in a sense. We are bound to have misses if trying to pick off some but a few mill here or there is pocket money even in the Championship these days. Although it doesn’t guarantee the whole package fitness and a player than push on right to the end of the game is definitely a good start, imagine introducing that type of pace at 80 mins in a tight game

 

[FriethBlade]

My son plays with a couple of Colombians who recently moved from Bogota and they are miles fitter and quicker than the other kids on the team even at 12 years old. That’s 2600m above sea level.

It doesn't seem to translate to professional athletes though as otherwise there would be a lot of South American world class distance runners and there aren't (there are a few cyclists though).

The South American powerhouse teams have sometimes found it difficult playing Bolivia and Equador away from home as both capitals are above 9000ft and the altitude acts as a bit of a leveller.

 

[Tarqs]

Have always had a soft spot for them since they beat Scotland in WC 1978. I was only 5 but still great

Teofilo Cubillas - what a legend

 

[Tarqs]

Seen the goals before, but never the highlights.
Game could have ended about 12-9

 

[Wright1889]

It doesn't seem to translate to professional athletes though as otherwise there would be a lot of South American world class distance runners and there aren't (there are a few cyclists though).

The South American powerhouse teams have sometimes found it difficult playing Bolivia and Equador away from home as both capitals are above 9000ft and the altitude acts as a bit of a leveller.

He’s moved to Sheffield though, he’ll eventually baseline won’t he?

 

[Balham]

He’s moved to Sheffield though, he’ll eventually baseline won’t he?

A diet of chip butties and builder's tea (two sugars) will soon get him down to the English levels.

 

[Need4speed]

He’s moved to Sheffield though, he’ll eventually baseline won’t he?

That's what I was thinking

 

[Need4speed]

It doesn't seem to translate to professional athletes though as otherwise there would be a lot of South American world class distance runners and there aren't (there are a few cyclists though).

The South American powerhouse teams have sometimes found it difficult playing Bolivia and Equador away from home as both capitals are above 9000ft and the altitude acts as a bit of a leveller.

But prior to big athletics competitions a lot of athletes go to countries for training at altitude. Also don't think just South America as high altitude a lot of African countries are as well And they dominate middle and long distance running

 

[Blacksea]

English Sheffield United transfer Christian Nuachuku took to the stage before the Super Cup match to thank thousands of "yellow and black" hearts.

“I want to thank the club president Mr. Anton Zingarevich, coach Dushan Kerkez, the staff and my teammates for everything we achieved in the last two years.

Respect for the great support to the fans. Botev will always have a special place in my heart. Only Botev," the excited Nuachuku said from the stage before the fight started.

 

[Frank the tank]

Never seen anyone looked forward to a season in the under 23 's so much
We really have arrived

 

[Jon Bon II]

Wilder was googling this

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But then came across this

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Beautiful shirt/kit. A true design classic, along with Argentina's and Brazil's strips.

 

[LBA_Blade]

Never seen anyone looked forward to a season in the under 23 's so much
We really have arrived

To be fair to the lad if you have come from that type of footballing background and you have the chance to prove yourself in the U23s and potentially a side that has been in out of the Premier League, you would be. I don’t think many wake up outside of being a blade of dreaming of playing for us but if it’s a stepping stone to a pro career at a top side or even regular income in the Championship on decent wages he has to be buzzing.

 

[YorkBlade]

Here's a look at Jefferson Cáceres and Christian Nwachukwu with some stats, attributes and a view from a journo who knows more than me

 

[Nedski]

Are either of them actually in the country yet? When the rumours originally came out it said they were being flown to the UK.

Currently only Holding is on the squad list at https://www.sufc.co.uk/teams so they've updated it but not added Jeff or Chris.

 

[chesblade]

Are either of them actually in the country yet? When the rumours originally came out it said they were being flown to the UK.

Currently only Holding is on the squad list at https://www.sufc.co.uk/teams so they've updated it but not added Jeff or Chris.

Jefferson is , saw a photo earlier of him in piccolinos with a united fan

 

[Charlieblade]

Dribbliers?
Wilder will soon knock that out of them by calling it bad decision making!

 

[BerksBlade]

Beautiful shirt/kit. A true design classic, along with Argentina's and Brazil's strips.

Peru have the best kit of any nation, bar none.

 

[Ivanhoe]

Teofilo Cubillas was a favourite player in the 1970 World Cup final in Mexico, what a player, if Jefferson can hit goals like him, they will be net-busters.

 

[Silent Blade]

Teofilo Cubillas was a favourite player in the 1970 World Cup final in Mexico, what a player, if Jefferson can hit goals like him, they will be net-busters.

He was a star in the 1978 World Cup, played in the 1982 one too

 

[Gin&Juice]

Miss the days when we signed players with names like Bobby or Ford.

 

[Rocket Man]

Jeff meant to be impressing loads in training with his dribbling. Hopefully gets on the bench soon.

 

[Uganda Blade]

Jeff meant to be impressing loads in training with his dribbling. Hopefully gets on the bench soon.

And Chris?

 

[KOPPO]

welcome i hope we see you in the blades 1st team soon

 

[YES Blade]

Every message on the United WhatsApp gets a few Peruvian flags, so they’ll go mental if he actually plays!

 

[Balham]

And Chris?

Not sure his permits have been finalised yet.