Ever since the departure of Obafemi Martins just a couple of weeks before the start of the season, Seattle fans have been crying out for a Designated Player to fill the void.
On Wednesday the fans got their wish, when the drawn-out transfer of Uruguayan international Nicolás Lodeiro finally concluded. While people are obviously excited the club has brought in a player that was the No. 1 target from the moment Martins left, it’s worth noting that Lodeiro is certainly not a like for like switch with Martins.
While Martins was a clinical finisher whose pace and power saw him provide the clinical to the Seattle attack, Lodeiro is a smooth playmaker who has made a name for himself as a creator rather than a goalscorer.