2. His Scoring Record Speaks For Itself
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwHXuGn4Pzk When Benteke arrived at the club on transfer deadline day last summer,
Paul Lambert spoke emphatically of his qualities and the positive impact he would have on their season: "A young lad he may be, but he's definitely a handful. He's tall, powerful, he has pace and we'll be stronger with him in the side." It was a valid statement at the time and as the season nears its climax, it is hard to argue with any of the many superlatives that have been used to describe him over the past year. 15 Premier League goals is a satisfactory return for any striker on his debut season and with four more games remaining add to his tally, he could feasibly overhaul Gareth Bales total of 18 to take third spot in the top scorer table. As well as the quantity of goals scored, he deserves credit for their quality too. A stunning drive against West Brom, a cool finish at Everton and an acute half-volleyed finish against Liverpool are evidence enough that his technical ability does not leave a lot to be desired. The man has a predatory instinct in front of goal and his enthusiasm is commendable, with every goal evidently providing as much jubilation for him as admiring Villa fans.