Schwarzer raves about Sporting speedster: he's world-class | OneFootball

Nestory Irankunda continues to receive praise in Australia and, this time, it was Mark Schwarzer, the most-capped player in the history of the Socceroos, who highlighted the Sporting winger. The former goalkeeper was full of admiration for the youngster’s qualities and underlined the positive impact of his move to Alvalade.

In a piece published on the ‘football360’ website, Schwarzer began by emphasizing the unpredictability of the Sporting player. “Things do not always come off for him, but that is the price you pay when you have a player who is unpredictable and has that level of quality. He carries the ball at tremendous speed and makes decisions in split seconds.”

The former Australia international then went on to analyse Irankunda’s qualities in more depth. “He can adapt, dribble and find ways to beat opponents as the game unfolds”, he said, also noting that the winger looks more comfortable when coming in from the left flank.

Schwarzer also highlighted the influence Sporting has had at this stage of the player’s career. “He is in a great moment and arrives full of confidence from Sporting. The move to Sporting is fantastic. Seeing him get an opportunity at such a big club as Sporting is really exciting.”

In the former goalkeeper’s view, the environment at Alvalade also suits Irankunda’s characteristics. “I believe the club gives him the confidence to play the way he likes: with freedom and always looking for the ball”, he added.

The stunning direct free-kick he scored against Brazil also earned praise. “The free-kick was sublime, world-class. It is one thing to want to do that. It is quite another to pull it off on that stage and against elite opposition, which is truly impressive,” Schwarzer wrote.

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