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The Mercurial No.10 said:
Has been brought on from the bench for his full Ajax debut in a Cup match and has been on the bench 3 times this month in the league.

Worth keeping an eye out for. Him and the massive PSG lad are probably the two best prospects as defenders I've seen in a long time.
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Was on the bench as part of the full Netherlands squad at the weekend there, turns 18 in March (Jorrel Hato).

He will go right to the very top of the game.
 
The Mercurial No.10 said:
Was on the bench as part of the full Netherlands squad at the weekend there, turns 18 in March (Jorrel Hato).

He will go right to the very top of the game.
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FWIW, he's played every minute across all competitions for Ajax this season, including their most recent Europa League loss against Brighton, where he had more touches (118) than any other player, had the 2nd most (successful & attempted) passes (84 of 92 = 91%), and was the highest-rated player for Ajax per FotMob.

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Ajax vs Brighton & Hove Albion - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats

Ajax vs Brighton & Hove Albion on Thu, Nov 9, 2023, 17:45 UTC. Check live results, H2H, match stats, lineups, player ratings, insights, team forms, shotmap, and highlights.
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He's already there. 👍
 
Château NoHo said:
FWIW, he's played every minute across all competitions for Ajax this season, including their most recent Europa League loss against Brighton, where he had more touches (118) than any other player, had the 2nd most (successful & attempted) passes (84 of 92 = 91%), and was the highest-rated player for Ajax per FotMob.

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www.fotmob.com

Ajax vs Brighton & Hove Albion - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats

Ajax vs Brighton & Hove Albion on Thu, Nov 9, 2023, 17:45 UTC. Check live results, H2H, match stats, lineups, player ratings, insights, team forms, shotmap, and highlights.
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He's already there. 👍
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Was wondering if Ajax might be a decent place to send Vuskovic in a year or so. Generally decent at developing young players and have a couple of Croatians at the club that could help him settle
 
Football Chap said:
Think I posted an article a while ago about Francesco Camarda apparently getting 485 goals in 89 games at youth level in Milan's academy. He's 15 now and playing with Milan's u19s. Scored a really nice goal bicycle kick today against PSG u19s in the UEFA Youth League.

(2nd goal, around 1:09)

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PHETPNxZ34
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In Italy you can't call up players before they've signed pro deals but an exemption has been granted for 15 year old Camarda to be able to be in the first team squad for Milan's next game against Fiorentina


View: https://twitter.com/MattiaBarzaghii/status/1727749456521572464
 
Château NoHo said:
FWIW, he's played every minute across all competitions for Ajax this season, including their most recent Europa League loss against Brighton, where he had more touches (118) than any other player, had the 2nd most (successful & attempted) passes (84 of 92 = 91%), and was the highest-rated player for Ajax per FotMob.

jG6470Z.png

XCbcaCf.png


www.fotmob.com

Ajax vs Brighton & Hove Albion - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats

Ajax vs Brighton & Hove Albion on Thu, Nov 9, 2023, 17:45 UTC. Check live results, H2H, match stats, lineups, player ratings, insights, team forms, shotmap, and highlights.
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He's already there. 👍
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Please tell me that the Ajax forward line are called the "killer Bs".
 
Football Chap said:

15 year old Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez for Saints looked really good today against our u21s playing off the right wing. Has represented England, Portugal and Venezuela at youth level
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The scarily talented Southampton FC wonderkid who must have a first-team pathway: View​

15-year-old Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez has scored nearly 50 goals for the Saints across different age groups


HIGHLIGHTS​

  • Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez, a 15-year-old Southampton academy product, has already scored nearly 50 goals for the Saints across different age groups.
  • Rodriguez has played for England's Under-15 team and is eligible to play for England, Portugal, and Venezuela.
  • It is crucial for Southampton to keep hold of Rodriguez as he shows immense talent, and bigger clubs may start showing interest in him soon.
Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez may not be a household name yet in English football, but he could well be in years to come.

The 15-year-old Southampton academy product had scored nearly 50 goals for the Saints across different age groups by March 2023. He'd only joined the club in the summer of 2022, according to Junior Premier League.

The centre-forward is eligible to play for England, Portugal and Venuzuela, but has already played for England Under-15's, scoring four goals in two games in February this year.

These are remarkable statistics and the Saints will be thanking their lucky stars that a player this talented is on their books. Keeping hold of Rodriguez will be crucial for the club in the years to come.

Who is Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez?​

He was born on the 11th March 2008 and began playing in the Junior Premier League for Eastleigh Tornados in January 2020 after joining from a local third division side.

Rodriguez started Year 7 of school in September 2019, and after befriending several Eastleigh Tornardo players, he joined the club after Christmas. On his debut for the side, he scored a perfect hat-trick after just five minutes, displaying his obvious exceptional talent.

The Southampton academy man netted an incredible 334 goals in just 136 games for the Tornardos before signing for the Saints in the summer of 2022. During his first season with the club he featured for their U15's, U16's and U18's sides, showing how well thought of he is at the club.

Despite playing for England's U15 side in February, Rodriguez toured with Venuzuela's U17 side to Japan and Turkey in September. This doesn't mean Rodriguez will be ineligible for England in the future, he may just be keeping his options open like many footballers who are eligible for more than one country do as youngsters.

Rodriguez has featured for Southampton's U18's side this season, recording five assists in just four games in the U18 Premier League. Saints have had the likes of Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Luke Shaw come through their academy, Rodriguez looks like he might be the next cab off the rank.


What does the future hold for Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez at Southampton?​

As Birmingham City showed with Jude Bellingham, age is no object if you're good enough to play first-team football. However, it's important to remember that Rodriguez is only 15, if he's rushed into first-team football too early, it may stunt his development and may even lead to injuries.

On the other hand, it's important that Southampton ensure there's a path to first-team football for Rodriguez, as he could be a future star at first-team level. If he continues to perform for the Saints academy, it won't be long until bigger clubs start circling. It's crucial that they find the balance between rushing Rodriguez's development and keeping the player happy.

If the forward was to break into the Saints' U21 set-up this season, then he could well see himself involved with the first-team in training and during pre-season next year. At 16, he'll be the same age Bellingham was when he made his debut for Birmingham for comparison.

Russell Martin will be aware of how talented the youngster is and will want to ensure he keeps his feet on the ground and performs for the Saints' academy sides. It's unlikely that he'll get a first-team look in until he's playing for the U21 side, that should be Rodriguez's aim for this season.
 
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