Gheorghe Hagi is recognized for his timing and his interpretation of space .
Hagi was renowned in particular for his first touch and speed on the ball , bursts of acceleration and dribbling skills , which enabled him to get past defenders ; he was also highly regarded for his vision and precise passing , although he was capable of both scoring and assisting goals , and was also an accurate finisher and set-piece taker , who had a penchant for scoring goals from powerful , bending long range strikes .
Gheorghe Hagi