COLUMBUS, Ohio – With five goals in 173 career regular-season appearances, center back Jalil Anibaba doesn’t have as many opportunities to celebrate on-field as, say, most forwards or midfielders.
Instead, Anibaba shows his emotions after every critical block, tackle and clearance – and there’ve been plenty during his first seven appearances with the New England Revolution.
It’s a reactional release for the 29-year-old defender, who has a passion for blocking shots and keeping opponents off the scoreboard the way a chef might have a passion for making the perfect dish.
“As far as emotion being shown, that just comes out naturally,” said Anibaba.