Anon requested the following on ask.fm: SNSD Football Team. Give your formations then!:D
I'll answer here then since it's neater.
I will use a typical Manchester United 4-4-2/4-2-4 formation here. Because it's the best in the world ^___^
And since I can't be arsed to think of other idols to add, I'll add in duplicate Soshi members.
GK: Seohyun
Full-Backs: Tiffany & Hyoyeon
Centre-Backs: Yuri & Sooyoung
Central Midfielder: Taeyeon, Sunny
Wide Midfielder: Tiffany & Hyoyeon
Forwards: Jessica, Yoona
Seohyun is GK because she's probably the most calm. We need that in penalty kick situations! She's probably the most balanced out in terms of height/flexibility/physique and since she's not very fast at running, this would be best suited for her. She probably has a firm hand too ;D
Full-Backs + Wide Midfielders. These are the two most important positions in Manchester United's counterattacking philosophy. United's wide players (and most wide players) have a certain set of attributes that determine their effectiveness - They're not outrageously tall. They're fast runners. They're good with their feet/control. It's also good if they're creative. Hyoyeon and Tiffany with their own clones? Sure, why not. Just to make sure they don't fail, we'll have one Tiffany on each flank and likewise with Hyoyeon :)
Centre-Back - Yuri & Sooyoung
There are a number of ways to form a solid defensive partnership that effectively seals off most opposing attacks from your precious penalty box. In the muscle and sheer power of Nemanja Vidic and the tall, imposing figure of Rio Ferdinand (Man United's strongest central defence partnership), you get the equivalent in SooRi. When you think about it, a lot of sense is made here. Yuri is strong, immensely competitive and not afraid of a really good challenge. She mirrors Vidic in this sense. You'd better be afraid if you see her coming for you (or turned on, idk).
Sooyoung on the other hand, is not that fast a runner, but her height and flexibility allow her to go for balls that come from high up, easier.
Central Midfielder. When you have the likes of Sunny and Taeyeon in your team, it's a little difficult to place them anywhere because they lack that athleticism XD. But I've managed to make their presence believable by placing them in, ironically, the position every person well-informed in football, would look to as the heart of the team. How apt. Taeyeon as leader would take up ownership of the captain's armband and who better to be at her side than the trustworthy and reliable Soonkyu?
Actually, their lack of speed or much running ability may actually fit them better than expected. In the red half of Manchester, their central midfield has composed some of the most influential players in the world, and upcoming young ones too. Considering Dandy's height, they are Paul Scholes and Tom Cleverley. Both have almost identical styles of play. They're extremely creative, and have vision of things going on around the pitch that VERY FEW players can even hope to have. Their passing of the ball brings a sense of calm and urgency at the same time and are frequently the catalyst to an effective attacking move.
Think about it. It makes sense for Taeyeon and Sunny, no?
Forwards. Lastly, we have the forward line. Yoona is a prime example of someone whose all-around great as an athlete. She has sufficient height, fitness and as the centre of SNSD, what better place to be at then leading the front line and getting her name on the scoresheet often? :)
Jessica can sometimes be a bit of a misnomer. She's like a few people mixed into one. Think of the nonchalant style of Dimitar Berbatov. Jessica may not like to move around ALL the time, but she still moves around a lot, and when it counts. Berbatov is a striker who should never be underestimated. Defenders always go lax around him because of his seemingly lazy style, then pay for it dearly ALL THE TIME.
There we go. Realistic enough?
Feel free to comment and give other suggestions just for fun.
