Falken: Busquets is a silent leader, he is the best "No. 5" player in history

Football 5:15pm, 28 September 2025 136

Recently, Spanish midfielder Busquets announced that he will officially retire after the end of the season. In this regard, Miami International defender Falken gave Busquets a very high evaluation in an interview with World Sports.

Falken said: "He is a silent leader. As people say, I think it's hard to see a player like him again on the court. He is the best 'No. 5' player in history."

"I like his game style very much and like to learn from him in the game, although I don't know how much I can understand. He is a very good person, conveying positive energy in the locker room. He is a silent leader, and there are always something that will be remembered. I am still young, only 28 years old, and my goal is to grow gradually."

Falken also said that it is very honored to be able to compete with Busquets, one of the Barcelona midfield trio whom he once could only watch and appreciate on TV.

As Miami International's main central defender, Falken described the feeling of having a midfielder of Busquets' level. "Although he is at this age, his skills are still very good. Having him around is a treat, and when you are oppressed, he is always your first choice because he rarely makes mistakes. For us defenders, it gives us more confidence to try passing adventure balls, because with him on the court, we know that even with high pressure defense, we can trust him."