Nekounam Ready For More Responsibility In Spain

GOAL - Osasuna’s Iranian midfielder star Javad Nekounam is ready to take more responsibility on the pitch to help the Pamplona outfit establish themselves as a force in Spain.

Now in his third season in La Liga, Nekounam has scored one goal in the opening two draws against Villarreal and Mallorca. He wants more.

"We have tried to win the first two matches and should have won in Mallorca. We will not give away anything", Nekounam said according to Persianfootball.com

"We've only played two games and it's too soon, but we must continue along the same road.”

Nekounam, one of Asia’s top midfielders, wants to help provide the direction.

"I always wanted to be the leader, it has taken me many years, I have confidence in myself which boosts my leadership skill."

"My goal is playing for the team and obtaining good results. I will be delighted to reach these targets and will work hard to get there, so that the team does well and get as far as possible."