On Friday, June 29, Seattle Sounders FC officially announced the signing of Peruvian striker Raúl Ruidíaz. A proven goalscorer in Liga MX, the expectation is that his knack for finding the back of the net will translate to MLS.
With that in mind, let’s examine Ruidíaz ’s style of play, and how it will figure into the different formations the Sounders have rolled out during the 2018 season.
Style of Play
Ruidíaz tends to come alive in the box. When he has the ball at his feet in the final third, the game seems to slow down around him, which is the mark of a truly special player.