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Just sayin'.
I like Alexander Isak from Sociedad. He’s huge but also very agile and pacey
apologies if he’s been mentioned before
apologies if he’s been mentioned before
I watched The Atletico Madrid/Savilla game the other night and I still can’t understand how Manchester City balked at paying the asking price for Jules Koundé, I know everybody thinks that Diaz is having a good season but I really think that when City are playing well their CB’s don’t get exposed so much, Stones is also looking pretty great again this year.
I think Kounde’s ceiling is higher and has more to his all round game. Quicker, lighter on his feet, more comfortable on the ball.
Really liking Kounde a lot.
I think Kounde’s ceiling is higher and has more to his all round game. Quicker, lighter on his feet, more comfortable on the ball.
Really liking Kounde a lot.
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The Roony screams yanited but someone tell that fat fool Hitchens we have a live one...
9th goal for Karlsson in his maiden Eredivisie season. Reporting to his first call up with the Swedish national team this break.
Only 21. Kid has a bright future ahead of him.
EDIT: Got himself an assist as well.
9 goals and 8 assists in his first season in Holland.
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Actually, the main point of this thread, though, is for us to do such a good scouting job that it will render the present scouts redundant since Levy, after going through our scouting reports, will fire most of Spurs' present scouts because all Paratici has to do is to have a look at the names in this thread and then call their concerning clubs and agents.
And Levy will be a very happy man since he'll be saving a lots of money
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Lol I had no idea, I don't mind being an extradimensional demonic entity though
Watched a bit of Serbia v France Under-19 and a midfielder just stood out as being an absolute class act. Reminded me a bit of Luka the way he plays.
Tottenham should send scouts immediately to watch, Mihajlo Petkovic (18) at Partizan Belgrade, who looks to be an incredibly talented player with huge potential.
Tottenham should send scouts immediately to watch, Mihajlo Petkovic (18) at Partizan Belgrade, who looks to be an incredibly talented player with huge potential.
Paratici clearly looked long and hard at him. Still I suspect he'd still be getting the Gil treatment from Conte. It's not like Kava is hugely disciplined and tracks back loads.
Micky van de Ven FIFA 22 Sep 23, 2021 SoFIFA
Micky van de Ven (Mickey van de Ven, born 19 April 2001) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a center back for German club VfL Wolfsburg. In the game FIFA 22, his overall rating is 68.sofifa.com
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Micky van de Ven
STRENGTHS
- Dynamic, big-bodied athlete
- Extraordinary ball-carrier from deep
- Elements of dominance as defender
WEAKNESSES
- Technique in one-v-one situations
- Lacks focus in defensive situations
Background
Micky van de Ven broke into the FC Volendam first-team two months into the 2019/20 season, and he has not looked back. Since making his senior debut in the Eerste Divisie, Van de Ven has started almost every game he has been available. He impressed last season but has improved again this, and has recently assumed the role of captain of the club he joined at 12 years old.
This summer, Van de Ven was mired in controversy as his agent, Mino Raiola, tried to engineer a deserved move away from Volendam. After threats of legal action and a later retraction, he eventually got his move, joining Bundesliga club Vfl Wolfsburg.
STYLE OF PLAY
Van de Ven played as the left-sided centre-back in a 4-3-3 shape for FC Volendam. He possesses a tall, lean but athletic build with very long limbs. He uses his size to overwhelm opponents in contact in defensive situations and when protecting/carrying the ball. The Dutchman has a good burst of speed off the mark and an excellent change of speed over longer distances which he uses to maintain/increase separations created by initial accelerations.
He plays with an aggressive style which has its positives and negatives, but certainlt has elements of dominance in his skillset. His athleticism enables him to cover big spaces behind defence and in wider areas, while he utilises his large frame in contact; good at sealing/levering against the ball to disrupt opponents cleanly and recover possession effectively. His timing in challenges is average though, and he can lack composure when diving in too aggressively. He possesses poor technique in one-on-one duels, often standing too upright and unbalanced in his posture – he needs to be lower to match opponents and shift direction.
Crucially, his focus can slip at times, and he can be beaten too easily by simple changes of tempo. Conversely, he is solid in aerial duels; again, he uses his frame well to give himself decent reach and conviction in headers. He is not dominant in the air, but there is clear potential.
On the ball, he has good technical ability in general, with strong fundamental skills and unique nuances in build-up. Clean, consistent first touches help him to set up positive actions. He is not a standout passer but has adequate technique, especially with switches to wider areas. Composed and confident under pressure, he commits players to dribble out of small spaces and drive forward while manipulating the ball with neat close control. He is then able to burst out of pressure and drive forward with great athleticism.
He is excellent at carrying into midfield and beyond from the back, blowing past defenders on the outside with long strides and withstanding challenges at full speed. From there, he executes good passes/crosses inside while on the move. He is extremely disruptive and difficult to stop as he carries the ball forwards.
Bumped for Micky van de Ven, left-footed CB.
Micky van de Ven - Player profile 22/23
Micky van de Ven, 22, from Netherlands ➤ VfL Wolfsburg, since 2021 ➤ Centre-Back ➤ Market value: €18.00m ➤ * Apr 19, 2001 in Wormer, Netherlands
I don’t know if he’s worth keeping an eye on because he’s in the PL, but we should be buying Meslier from Leeds. He’s just plain good, and only 22.
Kadan Young at Aston Villa turns 17 in January and is currently around the first team squad for friendlies. Strong as a bull, exciting player, plays like a Ribery.
Rory Wilson who recently moved from Rangers shortly after Gerrard arrived at Villa is also worth keeping an eye on. Reminds me of Harry a bit. Has been banging the goals in and also turns 17 in January.
Rory Wilson who recently moved from Rangers shortly after Gerrard arrived at Villa is also worth keeping an eye on. Reminds me of Harry a bit. Has been banging the goals in and also turns 17 in January.
AC Milan wonderkid Francesco Camarda, 14, has scored 485 goals in 89 games at youth level
Francesco Camarda was promoted to AC Milan's U19 side this week and he scored a brace.
Francesco Camarda
dembele vibes with the tackles and runs
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I found our Ben Davies/Lenglet upgrade. David Hancko from Feyenoord.
Just turned 25 years old. Can play CB and LB. Wouldn't cost too much, and has been Feyenoord's best defender this season. Slovakia international. His passing and dribbling are very good, and he is confident going forward. He could be a good alternative to Bastoni/Hincapie.