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Message: <blockquote data-quote="hemalsilva" data-source="post: 7489308" data-attributes="member: 7335"><img src="http://gulfnews.com/polopoly_fs/carlos-bocanegra-1.627074!image/4251388031.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_640/4251388031.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />BocanegraName: Carlos Manuel BocanegraTeam: United StatesDate of birth: 25 May 1979Place of birth: Upland, CaliforniaClub: RennesWorld Cups: 1Appearances: 2Goals: 0Comfortable playing at centre, left-back and left wing-back, versatile US captain Carlos Bocanegra is not blessed with great pace, but he does possess organisational skills in abundance. A great captain, Bocanegra leads by example and marshals his defenders, and the rest of the team, from the first whistle to the last. Very strong in the air, hopeful crosses are meat and drink to him. Precise in the tackle, he also breaks up passing movements really effectively. Bocanegra is no stranger when it comes to finding the back of the net either, and is always dangerous during set pieces. Bocanegra appeared in all 38 league matches for French team Rennes last season, but has struggled to hold down a regular first team place in 2009. However, Bocanegra's lack of first team action at club level will not effect his World Cup chances, as the new USA manager Bob Bradley sees him as a key part of a settled defence, thanks to his leadership skills and bags of experience.</blockquote>

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