Jores Okore

 

Jores Okore Aston Villa’s new signing under the Paul Lambert era as Lambert looks to cement a young squad together to progress the clubs fortunes in the Premier League. Okore 20 years old has signed for Villa along with Danish team mate Nicklas Helenius and Dutch midfielder Leandro Bacuna. Okore is an Ivorian born Danish centre back, Okore’s family moving to Denmark when he was 3 years old. Okore signed for Danish team FC Nordsjaelland being a quite major side in Denmark, Okore spent time in the Youth sides developing his game as a Centre Back. Although Okore is only 6 ft he is known for his power and strength when defending, he has an abundance of pace to go along with his power and strength. Okore is also very comfortable in possession of the ball, something which Villa have been looking to work on this year as Lambert looks to change there style of play with passing at speed along with counter attacking football.

Okore signed for F.C. Nordsjaelland back in 2007 where he captained the youth team until his league debut in 2011 against AC Horsens. Okore scored his first goal for the Danish side against Brondby in a 2-0 win back in September 2011, he was made vice-captain of Nordsjaelland for the season of 2012-13. Okore was linked with moves to Chelsea and Ukrainian side Metalist Kharkiv. But held out for the right move signing for Aston Villa on the 14 of June. Jores has also made international appearances for Denmark at both U21 level and the national team, where he has made 7 appearances for Denmark his debut coming in a friendly against Thailand.

Have a look at Okore >>>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7SUiyvhzK4

Current Ability Depending of Position:

Strength: 9/10

Power: 8/10

Pace: 8/10

Dribbling: 7/10

Positioning: 8/10

Tackling: 7/10

Heading: 6/10

Awareness; 8/10

Current Ability: 85/100

Potential Ability: 90/100

With Villa signing him for a fee around 4 million it’s an absolute steal, Villa making some good signings this season, lets see how they play this year.

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Jed Wallace

19 year old Jed Wallace was Pompey’s glimmer of light in a some what troubled season last year for the former FA Cup winner back in 2008. But with the fortunes of Pompey looking to be turned around by the new men at the helm in the PST (Portsmouth Supporters Trust) the services of this young man will be key to there progression as a club and maybe out of League 2 this coming season.

Wallace is fairly versatile being able to play right along the Midfield and also in a more forward role adding support to the centre forward. The young midfielder has a very good engine which allows him to play box to box for Pompey something which will come in very handy for the Blues if he is kept fit for League 2 this season. Wallace has some what come out of the blue for many scouts looking on as he was an unknown quality sitting in the youth side at Pompey.

Jed began his football playing for a local side in his home town of Reading, Darby Green FC. He then progressed further on to another strong local side in the Reading area in Carshalton Athletic, where he then caught the eye of former FA Cup travelers Farnborough. He then was snapped up by the major south coast side Portsmouth FC where he was loaned back making only 6 appearances. Wallace began progressing with Pompey in the reserve sides and the academy, where he made his debut for Pompey in a League Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle. In the season of 2012-13 Wallace was loaned out by Pompey to conference chasing Whitehawk FC where he made 11 appearances scoring in 8 of those occasions.

Wallace was then called back by Pompey and placed in to there first team squad for the match against Yeovil Town, where he remained for the rest of the season. The young midfielder played 22 times for Pompey last season scoring in 6 occasions, a good record for a young player at League 1 level in such as short space of time. He has recently signed a new 1 year contract extension with Pompey, who have made it clear to on lookers that his services will not come cheaply with clubs such as Stoke City look to acquire the 19 year old’s talents.  In May 2013 Wallace was also called up to the England U19 squad where he made a substitute appearance against Belgium.

Keep an eye out for the progression of Jed Wallace, you may see him sign for a top club.

Have a look at the young midfielder >>>>>> (Skip to 2:30) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-tbNlxQ6vw Wallace at Whitehawk FC >>>>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDdzR_-KCfo Not many video’s of the young player….yet !!!

Current Ability Depending on Position:

Speed: 7/10

Vision: 8/10

Creativity: 8/10

Positioning: 8/10

Shooting: 9/10

Attacking Positivism: 10/10 (Loves to drive forward with the ball at defenses)

Tackling: 6/10

Heading: 7/10

Crossing: 8/10

Current Ability: 80/100

Potential Ability: 88/100

Current Value: 3 million

Potential Value: 12 million

Nicklas Helenius

 

21 year old Centre Foward, Nicklas Helenius who currently plays for Aalborg BK is currently being tracked by some top teams in Europe as his 6ft 5in frame has seen him score 27 times in 80 appearances for the Danish club. Helenius has also represented Denmark at U 19, 20 and 21 level where he was also selected for the senior side twice his debut coming against Slovakia in August 2012. He made his debut for local side HB Koge in May of 2010 where he then caught the eye of Aalborg BK where he broke in to the side a scored 4 goals in his first 4 matches.

His ability to play off the shoulder of the defender and his massive frame allows him to bully most teams in keeping the ball. His eye for goal has also made him a target for most European teams. For a very to lad he has incredibly quick feet and isn’t the slowest of players as well which helps him get in to prime positions in which to score for Aalborg BK.

If I was to make a comparison to another player I would say that Helenius is a type of Robert Lewandowski kind of player or with his quick feet and his ability to pick out the goal from any range a legendary figure in Davor Suker.

Take a look at this video of Helenius: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVEKIvs7Pj4

Marks out of 10:

Shooting: 9 out of 10

Tackling: 6 out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Speed: 7 out of 10

Heading: 7 out of 10

Positioning: 8 out of 10

Current ability: 7 out of 10

Potential ability: 9 out of 10

Overall Scouting mark out of 100: 70%

Current Value: 2 million

Potential Value: 10 million

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Neal Maupay

 

Currently the brightest young talent coming out of France is the Attacking Midfielder at Nice, Neal Maupay. Neal Maupay who currently tplay for French side Nice in Ligue 1 has been attracting some attention due to his brilliance on the ball and endeavor to run with the ball. Maupay first played for his local side US Valbonne where he was snapped up by Nice in 2007, he made his debut for Nice at the age of 16 years and 32 days as he was named in the side to face Brest on the 14th of September 2012, in this game he made a substitute appearance in Nice’s 3-2 win over Brest. Maupay scored his first professional goal later that year on the 15th of December where he struck against Evian.

This year Maupay has made a total of 15 appearances in all competitions for Nice scoring in 4 of those appearances. Neal has also represented France at both Under 16 and Under 17 level. Although Maupay has played for France at youth level he is both eligible to play for France or Argentina due to parentage. Maupay has been compared to the likes of Wayne Rooney with the way he runs with the ball with such aggression although he only stands at 5ft 7 inches.

Take a look at Maupay’s first goal against Evian becoming the second youngest goalscorer in Ligue 1 history http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o99CEOU3ito

Marks out of 10:

Shooting: 8 out of 10

Tackling: 6 out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Speed: 8 out of 10

Heading: 6 out of 10

Positioning: 8 out of 10

Current Ability out of 100: 75/100

Potential: 90/100

Current Value: 4 million

Potential Value: 15 million

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Julian Draxler

 

The growing German talent within the Bundesliga is coming from the side of Schalke 04, where 19 year old Julian Draxler’s potential grows with each game. Draxler began his football career with BV Rentfort where he spent only a year in there youth team before then progressing on further and signing for SSV Buer where he only spent a season there again. He was then snapped up by Bundesliga side Schalke 04 at such a young age and with the wealth of knowledge in which German football coaches possess Draxler’s ability would only blossom under the guidance of those coaches.

Draxler made his Bundesliga debut on the 15th of January 2011 in a disappointing loss for Schalke against Hamburger SV at the time of his appearance Draxler was the 4th youngest player to step on to the pitch for a Bundesliga side. A week later Schalke took on Hannover 96 where Draxler was named in the starting line up, this made him the second youngest player to start a game in the Bundesliga, the youngest ever player going to Nuri Sahin.

On 25 January 2011, Julian Draxler came on as a substitute in the quarter finals of the DFB-Pokal against FC Nuremberg in the second half of extra time. He scored his first goal for Schalke 04 in the dying seconds of the game to win the match 3–2 for his club. He scored his first goal in the Bundesliga on 1 April 2011 against St. Pauli.

Draxler has made a name for himself playing in the wide areas for Schalke and also in positions more advanced just behind the striker for Schalke which is dutch centre forward Klaas Jan Huntelaar. Draxler has played for his native country, Germany at both Under 18 and 21 level. On the 7th of May 2012 he was named in Joachim Loew’s provisional

squad for the Euro 2012.

Draxler’s current form for Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga: P 21 G: 6 A: 2 Shots on Goal: 36

Overall Draxler has made 91 appearances scoring 16 times and assisting 15 of Schalke’s goals.

Take a look at Julian Draxler >>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhhikRJCksI

Marks Out of 10:

Shooting: 8 out of 10

Tackling: 6 out of 10

Vision: 9 out of 10

Speed: 9 out of 10

Heading: 7  out of 10

Positioning: 9 out of 10

Current Ability out of 100: 80/100

Potential Ability: 90/100

Current Value: 10 million

Potential Value: 20 million

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Bernard

 

Bernard Anício Caldeira Duarte or as he is known ‘Bernard’ is the current talent coming out of the Brazilian league with his low centre of gravity and his ability to perform trick with such speed and velocity, he has taken the league by storm as he drifts past many Brazilian sides defenses and finding the killer pass in which to win the game for his current side Atletico Mineiro.

Bernard was born on the 8th of September 1992. The 20 year old first came on to the scene where he signed for to local sides near his home town of Belo Horizonte, but he was later released by those sides due to his height and physicality as they though he would be unable to cope at a high level. He was signed by Atletico Mineiro in 2006 where he later spent the early part of his career on loan to  Democrata Futebol Clube which acts as a some what development side for Atletico Mineiro as most of the side is built up of youth team players from Mineiro. During Bernard’s time at Democrata Futebol Clube he scored 14 times in 16 appearances. Bernard has broke in to the Atletico Mineiro side in the last year where he plays in a winger or second striker type role. At 5ft 4 inchs and with the speed in which he possess he is able to get out of most situations with his quick turns and good ball control.

Bernard recently become a Brazil international when he was named in Mario Menezes side, he has recently been linked with moves away from Minerio with the likes of Chelsea looking to seal the signature of the young 20 year old. Bernard has played 75 times for Minerio scoring on 15 occasions.

Take a look at the 20 year old in action >>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzNEbtMnd_o

Marks out of 10

Skill: 9 out of 10

Final product: 8 out of 10

Shooting: 8 out of 10

Tackling: 5 out of 10

Speed: 9 out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Positioning: 8 out of 10

Current ability out of 100: 87/100

Potential ability out of 100: 95/100

Current Value: 12 million

Potential Value: 30 million

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Gerard Deulofeu

 

Gerard Deulofeu is the next talent which has risen from the Barca youth side, the Winger has leap on to the scene with his incredible performances for Barcelona’s B Team. The young Spaniard was born in Riudarenes in Catalonia where he caught the eye of Barcelona’s scouts and was signed for there La Masia at age 9.

Still registed for the Barcelona’s junior squad he made his first appearance for Barca’s B side in there 4-1 victory over Cordoba CF on the 2nd of March 2011 replacing Eduard Oriol in the 75th minute. He was then later on in the season named in the Barca first team for there game against Real Sociedad.

but eventually did not leave the bench in a 1–2 away loss. On 3 August, he made his Barcelona first-team debut, in a 1–4 friendly loss against C.D. Guadalajara; three days later, against Club America, he assisted Keita in the 90th minute of a 2-0 win. On 16 September Deulofeu scored his first goal as a senior, in a 1–2 loss at Hercules CF On 29 October he made his first official appearance with the main squad, replacing David Villa in the 63rd minute of a 5–0 league home success against RCD Mallorca. 

Deulofeu has also been influential at youth level for Spain, coming runners up in Spain’s Under 17′s UEFA Championship campaign later rising to the Under 19′s where he won the UEFA Under 19 Championship also finishing with the golden boot for that tournament.

Deulofeu has made 62 appearances for Barcelona B scoring 27 times, he is one of Barca’s most promising young talents and will know doubt be placed in there senior

squad for next year campaign if he continues to perform for Barca B.

Take a look and Deulofeu >>>>>  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9E0hL7XKoU (Video from ScoutNationHD)

Marks out of 10:

Speed: 8 out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Finishing: 8 out of 10

Tackling: 5 out of 10 (Position based)

Positioning: 9 out of 10

Passing: 8 out of 10

Creativity: 10 out of 10

With Deulofeu unpredictability of the ball this makes him a force when attacking with the ball for Barca B.

Current Ability out of 100: 87%

Potential Ability out of 100: 90%

Current Value: 5 million

Potential Value: 12 million

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Wilfred Bony

 

Wilfred Bony is current the the Erdivisie’s top goalscorer with 26 goals and the Ivorian is being lined up with a move away from his current side Vitesse with a host of top sides in Chelsea, Arsenal and Juventus looking to seal his signature. Wilfred Bony is a centre forward who is from the Ivory Coast, born in Bingerville 10th of December 1988 currently 24 years old.

Bony was found by Bingerville’s local academy Cyrille Domoraud Football Academy where they where able to develop his known talent in which he possess now in his ability to hold up the play and bring others in to play and his power with the ball and his feet and also in the air, which has made him an amazing threat to sides in the Eredivise. 

Wilfred began his career playing in the Ivorian Premier Division for Issia Wazi where he won the Ivorian League in 2006 and finished runners up in 2007, in 2007 he caught the eye of Liverpool’s scouts where he was offered a trial at the club, but was unable to be offered a contract by Liverpool. I wonder who will be left with egg on there face?

Bony signed for Czech Republic side Sparta Prague on loan instead where he was placed in to Sparta’s reserve squad, featuring for there side on numerous occasions. He then signed for Vitesse Arnhem on the 30th if January 2011 and in that half of the season netted 12 times for the Dutch side, this year he has taken the league by storm scoring 26 league goals, which has caught the eye of many scouts.

Take a look at Wilfred Bony >>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG70GySV_Xc

Marks out of 10

Finishing: 10 out of 10

Strength: 8 out of 10

Speed: 7 out of 10

Tackling: 6 out of 10

Positioning: 9 out of 10

Passing: 7 out of 10

Creativity: 9 out of 10

Vision: 7 out of 10

Current Ability out of 100: 80%

Potential Ability out of 100: 90%

Current Value: 7 million

Potential Value 16 million

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Jonathan Williams

 

Jonathan Williams is the current name which surrounds most of the football gossip coming out of the papers, with his name being linked most recently with Manchester City. The 5ft 6 inch centre midfield has caught the eye of many other Premier League sides also, the 19 year old who plays for Crystal Palace has appeared 24 times for Palace this year taking the lead by storm with his ability to create opportunities for his side with his ability on the ball and his skillful dribbling to unlock defenses.

The young 19 year old broke in to the Palace side during the 2011-12 season where his performances in the academy and as he progressed to the reserve side where he was then placed on the first team bench for there game against Coventry City on the 16th of August where he came on as a substitute. He then made his full debut in a league cup game at home to Crawley Town in the League Cup where he assisted Palace’s first goal on the day. Williams went on to start the following League Cup game against Wigan Athletic scoring his first senior goal for Palace.

On 15 November 2011, Williams suffered a broken fibula in his right leg whilst on U21 international duty with Wales which forced him to miss the second and most of the final third of the season. After three months out, he returned to the starting line-up in what was his first game since the injury on 17 March 2012 at home to Hull City, playing 71 minutes.

Williams was the second youngest player to play for the Welsh under 21′s having just turned 17. Williams was called up to the senior Wales Squad on 3 October, following injuries to three players for the matches against Switzerland and Bulgaria. On 15 November 2011, Williams suffered a broken fibula in his right leg whilst on U21 International duty with Wales.

On 29 August 2012, Williams was again called up to the Wales senior squad by manager Chris Coleman to play in the World Cup qualifiers against Belgium and Serbia. In January 2013, he was selected in the Wales under-21 squad for the friendly match against Iceland on 6 February 2013, and scored one goal en route to a 3-0 victory.

Take a look at Williams ability >>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuHK1MgcUKo

Marks out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Speed: 8 out of 10

Shooting: 7 out of 10

Passing: 9 out of 10

Positioning: 7 out of 10

Passing: 10 out of 10

Creativity: 10 out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Current Ability: Out of 100….88%

Potential Ability: 95%

Current Value: 25 million

Potential Value: 40 million

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Isco

As the Football season is drawing to a close, many of the major clubs are looking to snap up want away players from there clubs. As managers will be looking to mold there team within pre season. With Man City having sacked Roberto Mancini after a trophyless season, City have cast there eye on Manuel Pellegrini of Malaga who is just days away from signing for City as there new manager, Pellegrini has also stated that when he signs for City he wants to take young Malaga star Isco with him to help him try and clinch the trophy back from there bitter rivals Manchester United.

What do we know about Isco? 

Isco is 21 years old he is 5ft 9 inches can play in a variety of roles within the midfield much like David Silva at Man City who looks to add support to the centre forward as much as possible. Isco began his career playing for Valencia B side where he made 52 appearances, scoring a total of 16 goals, pretty good record at such a young age. Where he was then promoted to Valencia’s senior squad, only making 4 appearances. With Valencia once again a bit cash strapped they looked to off load the youngster to another team, where Malaga triggered a 6 million buy out clause and Isco signed a 5 year deal with the club.

Isco has also represented his country at every level, something in which the English should look to do with most of there players if they are going to develop promising players in the future. Isco has played for Spain’s U16 right through to the senior squad where he made a full international cap in 2013. He has played 88 times for his country scoring 19 goals. With many teams looking to acquire his services, Malaga increased his buy out clause to 35 million in order to gain a greater fee for the player.

With comparisons to David Silva at Man City and his former in Manuel Pellegrini looking to take over at the blue side of Manchester you can’t help but feel that we will be seeing him in a sky blue shirt next year.

How similar is he to David Siva ?

This is David Silva’s Final 3rd Passing stats (via Four Four Two App) showing how although Silva is predominantly left footed he does like to support both the Centre Forward and Wingers in receiving the ball and looking to create something.

 

Much like Isco who played a key role in that dashboard shown below scoring for Malaga against Real Betis , both dashboard showing how they are quite similar in there styles of play.

 

Awards: La Liga Breakthrough Player 2012 & Golden Boy Award 2012.

Isco in action >>>>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMuQ_0U8HCQ

Marks Out of 10:

Finishing: 7 out of 10

Strength: 6 out of 10

Speed with the Ball: 9 out of 10

Positioning: 8 out of 10

Passing: 10 out of 10

Creativity: 10 out of 10

Vision: 8 out of 10

Current Ability: Out of 100….88%

Potential Ability: 95%

Current Value: 25 million

Potential Value: 40 million

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