The Spanish La Liga competition has started. Real Madrid, the reigning champions, started the 2020-21 season against Real Sociedad. There is a new face that Zinedine Zidane has included in the squad. In fact, he also played in the second half replacing Rodrygo in the 70th minute.
He is Marvin Park (20 years), a young man who drew attention to the Madrid match against Real Sociedad. Maybe not many know Marvin Park before he was played in the match against Real Sociedad.
Marvin Park may still be less famous than players who are almost his age such as from rival clubs, Ansu Fati or teammates like Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. However, his initial steps with Real Madrid could be a stepping stone to match them or surpass them in quality and performance on the gridiron.
It’s only a matter of time to prove yourself. What’s more, if Zidane continues to provide opportunities.
The first match, of course, gave an injection of confidence to Marvin Park. On his Instagram wall, Marvin Park expresses his pride in playing for Real Madrid.
Of course, Zidane has his own considerations in launching Marvin Park in the match against Real Sociedad. In the first place, Zidane looks smart in starting a competition.
The first match is not the main standard by which to measure the outcome at the end of the season. A competition must be addressed wisely so that players don’t run out of energy at the end of the season.
The first match can be a moment to combine strategies and measure the ability of the squad. What’s more, this season Real Madrid have not recruited new players in the transfer season. .
Usually, Real Madrid is one of the clubs that is keen to bring in players during the transfer season. However, this time Real Madrid preferred to remain silent and instead keep players who were deemed not suitable for the squad.
It may also be due to the corona pandemic situation which has an impact on the situation of many clubs. Real Madrid are reluctant to spend money. It is better to be thrifty than to desperately shop in uncertain times.
It is also possible that Zidane felt his squad was right for the new season. At this point, Marvin Park’s presence is an obvious reason. He could be one of the young players in Zidane’s plans this season.
Interestingly, Zidane is willing to let Gareth Bale go to Tottenham and prefers Marvin Park with the squad. In fact, from the aspect of quality and experience, Marvin Park is still under Bale. This means that Zidane smells future talent from Marvin Park.
Marvin Park is usually played as a right winger and center forward. This position fills the hole left by Bale. With this also, Bale’s departure is a blessing for Marvin Park to show his quality this season.
Last season, Marvin Park won the UEFA Youth League with Real Madrid. Marvin Park himself is not purely from the Real Madrid academy. He started his career at Ciutat de Palma in 2006. Then Marvin had some experience in England with the Tranmere Rovers club in 2009. After 3 years in England, Marvin returned to Ciutat de Palma. Until 2016, Marvin accepted a proposal from Real Madrid.
Apparently, the appearance with the junior team made Zidane interested in including Marvin in his squad. This step is quite brilliant.
Marvin Park himself is a mix of two races. Her father is from Nigeria and her mother is from South Korea. Both countries have the chance to get his signature. However, Marvin prefers his birthplace, Spain as the national team to be defended. He has even played the Spain U-19 national team.
