What is a Regista?

What is a Regista?

Alex Stewart and Joe Devine explain the role of the regista, it's history, tactical evolution, and modern application. Featuring Andrea Pirlo, Michael Carrick and Xabi Alonso, all the way back to where it all began with Charlie Roberts at Manchester United in the early 1900s.


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[denisherlock]

"The English distrust of pure creativity"

I couldn't agree more, most people only care about urgency and aggressiveness as the main quality to thrive in English football. More like the old terms "Kick and Rush"

[Tifo]

Just to be clear on this Carrick issue - as a few comments have mentioned it - this video is not suggesting that Carrick is *not* masterful in Manchester United's midfield. On the contrary, we're saying that, in a league in which the general style does not lend itself to registas, Carrick has managed to parallel the work of top players in this position in other leagues.

The point made regarding his potential merely suggests that, were he playing in another league more suited to his natural ability, he might be generally considered on a par with the likes of Pirlo. The very fact that he is discussed as "underrated" in this comments section suggests that there is no consensus regarding his ability. That's what we're pointing out.

[CharlieSnowball]

3:13 Ancelotti knew the OP formations before any FIFA player did...

[claudarmand]

Some of you might be interested in knowing that regista means "director" in the cinema way. I figured that might shed some more light on the concept of this role

[bob]

A difference between would be interesting. Pls could u do something of the sort?

[aumoccbei]

The most beautiful position in football! The most pleasant thing I've ever watched live in football was Pirlo coming on as a sub in an Italy friendly a few years back—suddenly the whole field opened up, and players kept giving him the ball and moving forwards knowing that they could be found almost immediately with an accurate pass from deep. Unique & rare players, cherish them if you're lucky enough to have a true regista in your team.

[jeremywood]

Good commentary on the role of playmaker v. disrupter. The one thing I think this video failed to mention though, and what players like Pirlo and Alonso do so beautifully well, is that a Regista is responsible for setting the tempo! That's the problem with the English/American game. There is no tempo to the game, it's all sprinting and direct play.

Smart players (Pirlo, Alonso, Riquelme, Valderamma) they know how to control the pace of a game. This is why Pogba is still struggling in England, because he's still stuck believing himself to be an attacking-minded Regista and he simply can't adjust to a pace that is always frantic. It's not going to work for him in England, unless he adjusts, especially with the way Mourinho has the rest of the squad playing.

Players that try to mimic Pirlo are often underrated in youth football here in the US. I say we need more of them. We've got plenty of athletes, but very few thinkers.

[nickfolesfanclub]

So do you think that if Carrick spent his whole career in Italy, he'd be a footballing icon like Pirlo and Alonso?

[joywinho]

Hopefully Conte could make Fabregas into a regista. Nice video!

[saint]

Verratti is a regista. One hell of a player

[shggag]

this channel is truly awesome

thanks for the effort !!!

[JubalBed]

No mention of Busquets? He is both a Regista and destroyer. He's been the best holding midfielder in football for quite some time now.

[dhiaeddinesoltani]

Absolute masterpiece this! Glad I've found it. Not only for the clear definition which some of the younger viewers may not know, but especially for the perspective it gives us on the evolution of football tactics throughout history.

[manfreddendera]

Tifo football Encyclopedia is spot on. Keep up the good work guys. It's always a pleasure to watch your uploads

[r]

Carrick one of the most underrated players in the world.

[thandspring]

Can you do a video on a breakdown of modern total football? I'm a huge fan of possession style and technical football, but I've seen the style evolve immensely over the years from a conservative, slow building tiki taka to a quick switch to counter attacks adding a more direct approach. Thanks!

[stephenmason]

I really like that this video mentioned how much the other midfielders have to work to cover for a regista like Pirlo. It's a very languid position and style and that workload gets dumped onto other players.

[Bart_Allen_YT]

Great guest and listen as always. Jonathan is arguably the best journalist (or writer or football observer, aptly) to elaborate on the evolution of the game, tactical patterns from both yesteryear and modern day, and of course all things Barçelona. Lastly, his books and fleeting appearances on the Football Weekly podcast are often filled with insightful takes and good-natured ribbing (dry humour laden) with Barry Glendenning.

[yelnaw]

Right in the feels at the end there. When will we learn!?!?

[vinoshgopal]

I really liked ‘Luis Suarez (not that one)😆😆😆😂😂