July 24th, 2008

The TTO: Roque Santa Cruz v Mikel Arteta

Category The Thigh-Off

TGIT, Kickettes.

We’re dealing in loveliness for this Thursday Thigh Off. Let’s get straight to this week’s action between Roque and Mikel. Click through below for the breakdown and photo evidence.

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images via ZUMA/KEYSTONE Press, Reuters

 

 

First we have Roque Santa Cruz. As you can see, Mr. Santa Cruz is tall, tanned and toned, and in possession of the coolest name in the EPL.

Wait, did we mention that he’s tall? Yes? Good. He’s also toned.  RSC plays upfront for Blackburn and is married with two children, Tobias and Fiorella. Please, save the DILF quips, it only cheapens his hotness.

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Not to be outdone, Mikel Arteta also has some well honed skills both on the pitch and extending from his shorts.  Isn’t he quadly? 

Mikel is a 26-year-old Spanish midfielder who plays for Everton. He’s also close friends and neighbours with Xabi Alonso, which ups his hotness by at least 52%.

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Who do you think should be crowned king this week?  Vote below (and yes, our comments are still acting up so vote wherever works for you).
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Congratulations to last week’s TTO victor, Alan Smith, who won a hard fought battle with Rio Ferdinand. Rio, not that we need remind you, but your thighs are most good and worthy. Don’t let this loss affect your self worth or mental strength.

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66 Responses to “The TTO: Roque Santa Cruz v Mikel Arteta”

  1. Gina Villamelon says:
    August 30, 2009 at 19:13

    Roque!!

  2. CR7 Lover says:
    August 30, 2009 at 16:59

    I'll vote for Mikel. He's so cute.

  3. The Fourth Official says:
    August 30, 2009 at 20:17

    LOL! LynxKitten, thanks for that. Most of the ballers that I’d love to . . . er, you know . . . are dads – I think it adds an air of virility. :)

  4. Nina (Mrs Gerrard) says:
    August 30, 2009 at 13:13

    Roque, without doubt.

  5. wanniemelon says:
    August 30, 2009 at 15:48

    rrroque

  6. FirstTeamCoach says:
    August 30, 2009 at 10:45

    Roque Roque Roque – yes please

  7. Moongirl says:
    August 30, 2009 at 14:32

    Hmmm tough one but im going with Arteta based on the first, rather stunning shot!

  8. MrsXabiAlonso says:
    August 30, 2009 at 08:53

    Everything else – Roque, but on thighs Arteta!! And my vote has nothing to do with his connections!!

  9. Innocenza says:
    August 30, 2009 at 08:38

    Roque. Of course. I do like Mikel, however.

  10. MrsXabiAlonso says:
    August 30, 2009 at 12:53

    Everything else – Roque, but on thighs Arteta!! And my vote has nothing to do with his connections!!

  11. carly says:
    August 30, 2009 at 07:15

    I'm voting for Arteta,even though Roque overall is absolutely irresistable. yum :)

  12. carly says:
    August 30, 2009 at 11:15

    I’m voting for Arteta,even though Roque overall is absolutely irresistable. yum :)

  13. aristeia says:
    August 30, 2009 at 10:45

    Ah, it has to be Roque for me.

  14. Lucy says:
    August 30, 2009 at 05:25

    Woah woah woah hang on a minute. Mikel Arteta – a Spanish midfielder that no one has mentioned on the SBA before? Why is this? But I'm voting for Roque, even if he is married with two children.

  15. boo says:
    August 30, 2009 at 05:09

    i was sure i'll go with mr.santa before seing the pics, but as it seems miki has better muscles down there..besides he goes to torres' house to play video games and then trips to xabi alonso and mikel alonso…he's in good company

  16. LynxKitten says:
    August 30, 2009 at 08:18

    TFO, it means Dad I’d Love to F***. Variation of MILF. Roque, all the way.

  17. calgary234 says:
    August 30, 2009 at 06:27

    Roque baby all the way!

  18. Stephanie?sBojan says:
    August 30, 2009 at 00:48

    Roque. more for the hip dips than the thighs, even though the thighs are also Really good, but that man is Hot in all forms and i appreciate him and his thighs.

  19. TammyV says:
    August 29, 2009 at 23:27

    Roque… with out question. Well done, smudge…not do something against him at OT in a couple of weeks and I will be a happy girl

  20. TammyV says:
    August 30, 2009 at 03:27

    Roque… with out question. Well done, smudge…not do something against him at OT in a couple of weeks and I will be a happy girl

  21. Lucy says:
    August 17, 2009 at 09:25

    Woah woah woah hang on a minute. Mikel Arteta – a Spanish midfielder that no one has mentioned on the SBA before? Why is this? But I’m voting for Roque, even if he is married with two children.

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    August 16, 2009 at 14:28

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  23. Sarah says:
    August 16, 2009 at 12:11

    Lucy – I think it's probably because he plays for Everton and there are so many Liverpool fans in there.

  24. Erin says:
    August 16, 2009 at 16:51

    Roque!

  25. Avenath says:
    August 16, 2009 at 02:01

    Holy sweet Roque, i see you and only you…sigh, sigh, sigh…

  26. Layla says:
    April 30, 2009 at 11:25

    OMG LOVE MIKEL ARTETA HE SO SO FIT HE IS SO SO SEXY XXEFC 4 LIFEXXX

  27. k2k2milan says:
    July 27, 2008 at 01:34

    Gee, I wonder who’ll win this TTF?

    Genevieve, I beg to differ. Roque Santa Cruz is the better name clearly. raspberry Though Mikel Arteta is rather nice too.

  28. k2k2milan says:
    July 27, 2008 at 01:29

    Roque Santa Cruz.

    Those pics don’t do him justice.

    Hmmmm…..how come I’ve never heard of Mikel before!? Well, I think I did once….but he’s Spanish, I should know more of him! Now I feel ashamed of myself…

  29. graceland8332 says:
    July 24, 2008 at 05:58

    who is the guy behind RSC on the left?

  30. Sarah says:
    July 24, 2008 at 08:56

    Roque, no question.

  31. Venice says:
    July 24, 2008 at 04:48

    Roque!!!

  32. Gigi Neville-Brown says:
    July 24, 2008 at 08:45

    As neither one is a particular favourite of mine, I can be objective for once in the TTO, and base my decision strictly on thighs.  Roque it is for me as well.

    I second Fourth in deciding to keep fairly quiet about the future captain of England losing out to the former striker of United.  I said fairly.

  33. The Fourth Official says:
    July 24, 2008 at 04:01

    If I post down here too, does my vote count twice??  <img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/smile.gif&quot; width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" />  Besides, I like hanging out down here with my peeps.

    You all notice that I refrained from making any comment on Rio’s loss?  I think I should be commended.

    Roque!

  34. Jo says:
    July 24, 2008 at 03:45

    Par for the course, Rio.  Don’t worry, AJ and I will make it feel all better <img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/wink.gif&quot; width="19" height="19" alt="wink" style="border:0;" />

    My vote goes to Roque Santa Cruz.

  35. Kandi Kane says:
    July 24, 2008 at 03:41

    This is too diffucult a decision.  But Roque wins by a millimeter.

  36. Maliin says:
    July 24, 2008 at 03:01

    Santa Cruz!

  37. Cherry says:
    July 24, 2008 at 06:52

    Santa Cruz. Definitely.

  38. Toni Waters says:
    July 24, 2008 at 00:38

    Arteta.  Not close.

  39. mari says:
    July 24, 2008 at 00:20

    Roque Santa Cruz!!!!

  40. ibra honey says:
    July 23, 2008 at 22:07

    roque all the way.

  41. Rusty says:
    July 24, 2008 at 01:17

    Roque, I think. Hard decision.

  42. Johnna says:
    July 23, 2008 at 21:00

    Roque most definitely.

  43. Steph_Arteta says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    arteta! , Santa cruz is horrile , hes older aswell :P ! Looking at my name doesn't give this away either haha!

  44. cristina_juve says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Definitely Roque :)

  45. nicola janel says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    roque – hands down; pants off ! yummy.

  46. P says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    ROQUE SANTA CRUZ, Kickettes.

  47. The Fourth Official says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Roque!!!!! (What does DILF mean??)

  48. MrsJamieRedknapp says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Hmmm, tough choice this week Ms Kickette. After much deliberation, and returning to this page several times an hour, I'm going to vote for Mikel.

  49. one_love=cesc_fabreg says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    is this even a comparison?… its roque hands downs or up or whatever u wish!..

  50. dos santos girl says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    ROQUE~

  51. Anja (Miss Red) says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    My vote goes to… Roque! But it was hard to decide, very hard.

  52. Emily (Giggsy's says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Yay! I can post in the new comments box again!!! I vote for Roque — not just 'cause I think he's scrumptious on a regular day, mind you. That first photo did it for me. My heart rate has still not returned to normal… Roque, querido, te amo con todo mi corazón. xxx

  53. lose that girl says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Santa Cruz. Easy peasy! lose that girl blog

  54. Pavi (Mrs Metzelder) says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Roque Santa Cruz, no contest!

  55. Aiza says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    i cant decide. Roque is cute, but Arteta has a looovely proper man face. Nice jaw. Ive decided…roque. Firmer ;)

  56. Genevieve Gourcuff says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Mikel Arteta – better thighs and better name.

  57. autumnmaple101 says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Omg soo close! Love mikel and roque…but I’m gonna hv to go with Roque on this one. He edges Mikel by an inch

  58. Becca says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Roque For Me Aswell

  59. Zatil says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Roque has my vote. ;)

  60. Brandy says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Oh so Roque!!!!

  61. Cesc's lil bird says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Santa Cruz. Duh!

  62. Paris says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Santa Cruz!

  63. AJ says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    It’s got to be Roque. I suspect this will be a landslide.

  64. Pavi (Mrs Metzelder) says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Roque Santa Cruz, no contest!

  65. lose that girl says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    Santa Cruz. Easy peasy!

    lose that girl blog

  66. FootballerChick43 - "Mrs.Ballack" says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:50

    I’m going for Roque. Because those are absolutely amazing