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New England Revolution: 5 key players in 2019

By Cameron Albert

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 11: From left, New England Revolution teammates Wilfried Zahibo, Diego Fagundez, Teal Bunbury, Andrew Farrell and Juan Agudelo celebrate a Farrell goal during a game against the Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Aug. 11, 2018. (Photo by Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 11: From left, New England Revolution teammates Wilfried Zahibo, Diego Fagundez, Teal Bunbury, Andrew Farrell and Juan Agudelo celebrate a Farrell goal during a game against the Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Aug. 11, 2018. (Photo by Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /
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LA CORUNA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 23: Carles Gil of Deportivo de La Coruna runs with the ball during the La Liga match between Deportivo de La Coruna and Celta de Vigo at Abanca Riazor Stadium on December 23, 2017 in La Coruna, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)
LA CORUNA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 23: Carles Gil of Deportivo de La Coruna runs with the ball during the La Liga match between Deportivo de La Coruna and Celta de Vigo at Abanca Riazor Stadium on December 23, 2017 in La Coruna, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images) /

3. Carles Gil

The newest Designated Player in New England goes by the name of Carles Gil. Joining in January, Gil adds not only experience but depth amongst the attack at Gillette Stadium.

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What the Spaniard brings to the table for the Revs is an opportunity for the team to join the race amongst the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Gil is not new to high-competition play, representing Aston Villa in the Premier League and Deportivo de La Coruña in La Liga.

What Gil needs to prove immediately is that he can work with his new teammates. The likes of Diego Fagundez, Juan Agudelo, and Teal Bunbury have been playing together for several years now, making it crucial for Gil to slide into the team’s line-up without any problems.

Although Gil has played along the wing for a majority of his career, it is probable that he will see a position change in his new home. With long time midfielder Kelyn Rowe leaving the team in the offseason, Gil would be an ideal replacement at the no. 10 position.

If Gil contributes from the jump and brings the best out of the players around him, he could very well be one of the best signings this offseason.

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