Dominik Szoboszlai’s proficiency with long-range shooting is one of his most crucial weapons. Small feet, a little-known secret, are concealed behind that weapon.

 The Hungarian “legend” says that, if someone is lucky enough to be given a small foot, that person will have a better chance of becoming a better player than the rest. The reason why is not clear, just know that this is actually the case, at least – but more than enough – in the case of Ferenc Puskas.

Puskas remains to this day the greatest player in the history of Hungarian football, and one of the greatest in the world. He was the brightest star in the line-up of two of the best teams – Real Madrid of the 1950s and the Hungarian team dubbed the “Golden Team” – not only in his time but throughout history. history. 

Puskas remains to this day the greatest player in the history of Hungarian football, and one of the greatest in the world. He was the brightest star in the line-up of two of the best teams – Real Madrid of the 1950s and the Hungarian team dubbed the “Golden Team” – not only in his time but throughout history. history. 

Puskas, who was just 1m70 tall, had the same physique and playing style as Diego Maradona. He was fearless and had powerful running steps. He has incredibly strong strokes; the ball flies silently and strikes the goal. Puskas typically doesn’t need to gather a lot of momentum when kicking. He is claimed to have small feet, which is one of his secrets in addition to having powerful thigh muscles. 

No one is exactly sure how, but in Hungary, what is true for Puskas will hold true for everyone else. Because of this, the coaches there continue to hunt for athletes who will adopt the Puskas approach. Small feet are consequently one of the requirements.

Puskas remains to this day the greatest player in the history of Hungarian football, and one of the greatest in the world. He was the brightest star in the line-up of two of the best teams – Real Madrid of the 1950s and the Hungarian team dubbed the “Golden Team” – not only in his time but throughout history. history. 

Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s top summer acquisition who is taller than 1m85, obviously does not resemble Puskas in any significant way. One point deducted: a little set of feet. The former RB Leipzig midfielder is enormous, but he only wears size 7 UK shoes, which fit sizes 40–41. Szoboszlai can launch precise and potent shots because to this characteristic and his long legs. Those who have previously collaborated with him say this, at least.

Small feet are not a divine gift to Szoboszlai. His father’s “work” was it. Szoboszlai’s father, who was obviously a devotee of Puskas, frequently requested that he wear shoes that were more restrictive than typical when he was a child. Mr. Zsolt, a former football player as well, thinks that by doing this, his son’s feet won’t continue to develop. His kid Dominik can develop into a soccer superstar with the right training program and attention to skill.

“You could say it was a football hack,” a source told The Athletic, asking to remain unnamed to protect his ties with the Szoboszlai family. “Because unless you are Ibrahimovic, you can’t shoot the ball effectively if you have huge feet.

“To shoot the ball properly, you need long legs and small feet, and that’s why Dominik’s dad was so strict with him when he was young. Just look at him now. see.”

Now, what happens to Szoboszlai? The Hungarian celebrity settled into his new life in England as anticipated. He was the most noticeable Liverpool player in the recent 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, helping to score two of the three goals for the home team. It’s impressive how well he can move around and drag the ball in confined spaces. He has the most passes that are successful (3) and the most passes that are on target (65).

But Szoboszlai hasn’t yet demonstrated one trait. That is the capacity for ball-firing. The question of whether Liverpool actually owns a “slag machine” capable of succeeding Steven Gerrard or if everything is simply “legend” must be one that Liverpool fans are pondering.