If Warren Buffett played soccer: striker, rated 81

Warren Buffett as a soccer player: scouting report

Warren Buffett would play striker, but in the most patient way imaginable. He built Berkshire Hathaway in Omaha over decades by waiting for the right opportunity and ignoring everything else, and that is a center forward who does not chase every ball, holds his position and pounces only when the chance is right. His passing is the best part of his card, so he drops into midfield, links play and brings wingers into the game.

His defending is right behind his passing, which makes him an unusual forward. He presses intelligently, cutting off passing lanes rather than sprinting at defenders, and his reading of the game means he is often in the right place without seeming to move. As a boy he delivered newspapers in Washington, D.C., and he has talked often about reading for hours every day, so his preparation is thorough. He is also a keen contract bridge player, which rewards memory and patience, and that shows in how he times his runs and passes. His physical strength is solid, enough to hold the ball up with his back to goal. His shooting is modest, so he is more of a creator than a pure finisher.

Pace is the clear weak spot. He will not run in behind, so pair him with two quick wingers who attack the space he creates by dropping deep. Center back is his next best spot, which suits his defending, and central midfield fits his passing. His annual letters to shareholders are known for their plain, clear language, and his communication with teammates would be the same. For a drafter, he is a patient false nine for a possession team. Take him in the middle rounds.

Plays like A patient, deep lying forward who waits for the perfect chance

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