2017 Uefa Euro U21 PDF

COMPETITION
REPORT
2017 UEFA EUROPEAN U-21
CHAMPIONSHIP / QUALIFYING
COMPETITION REPORT
2017 UEFA EUROPEAN U-21 CHAMPIONSHIP / QUALIFYING
COMPETITION REPORT
2017 UEFA EUROPEAN U-21 CHAMPIONSHIP /
QUALIFYING
Played Europe
Teams The 52 teams are drawn into nine groups – seven groups of
six teams and two groups of five teams. Each group is played
in home-and-away round-robin format. The nine group win-
ners qualify directly for the final tournament, while the four
best runners-up (not counting results against the sixth-placed
team) advance to the play-offs. At play-offs four teams are
drawn into two ties to play home-and-away two-legged match-
es to determine the last two qualified teams.
Scope UEFA
Squad Rules Players born on or after 1 January 1994 are eligible to parteci-
pate
Dates Played From 26-03-2015 to 15-11-2016

COMPETITION REPORT
BEST XI
GK
Alessio
Cragno
1994
CB CB
Jorge Vukašin
RB Merè
1997
Jovanović
1996
LB
Milan Antonio
Gajić Milić
1996 1994
RCM LCM
Marco Maximilian
Benassi Arnold
1994 1994
AMC
Bruno
Fernandes
1994
AM-F R AM-F L
Gerard Jaroslav
Deulofeu Mihalík
1994 1994
FC
Patrik
Schick
1996
COMPETITION REPORT
HOT PROSPECTS
Daniel Bachmann GK
Austria, 1994
Christian Schoissengeyr CB Philipp Lienhart CB

Austria, 1994 Austria, 1996
Linus Wahlqvist RB Christoph Martschinko LB

Sweden, 1996 Austria, 1994
Rúben Neves DM
Aleš Matějů Portugal, 1997
Czech Republic, 1996
Emmanouil Siopis
Philipp Mwene Greece, 1994
Austria, 1994
Christian Nørgaard
Denmark, 1994
Dominik Wydra
Austria, 1994
Stanislav Lobotka
Slovakia, 1994
Lasse Christensen RCM Iver Fossum LCM

Denmark, 1994 Norway, 1996
Melker Hallberg Adrien Rabiot

Sweden, 1995 France, 1995
James Ward-Prowse Kristoffer Olsson

England, 1994
Ante Ćorić AMC Sweden, 1995
Croatia, 1997
Michal Trávník Enis Bardhi
Czech Republic, 1994 Macedonia FYR, 1995
David Babunski
Macedonia FYR, 1994
Youri Tielemans
Belgium, 1997
Michael Ohana
Israel, 1995
Martin Chrien
Slovakia, 1995
Aleš Čermák
Czech Republic, 1994
Marko Janković
Montenegro, 1995
Harry Wilson AM-F R Endri Çekiçi AM-F-L

Wales, 1997 Albania, 1996
Dániel Prosser Mohamed Elyounoussi

Hungary, 1994 Luka Zahovič FC Norway, 1994
Slovenia, 1995
Václav Černý
Czech Republic, 1997 Michael Gregoritsch
Austria, 1994
Callum O’Dowda
Ireland Republic, 1995 Gonçalo Guedes
Portugal, 1996
Andrew Hjulsager
Denmark, 1995 Nikolaos Ioannidis
Greece, 1994
Albert Rusnák
Slovakia, 1994 Sébastien Haller
France, 1994
Liridon Latifi
Albania, 1994 Andraž Šporar
Slovenia, 1994
Marcus Ingvartsen ST
Denmark, 1996
Uroš Đurđević
Serbia, 1994
COMPETITION REPORT
2017 UEFA EUROPEAN U-21 CHAMPIONSHIP / QUALIFYING BEST XI
ALESSIO CRAGNO
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ALESSIO CRAGNO
Date of Birth 28-06-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Italy
Height / Weight 1,84m/79Kg
Preferred Position Goalkeeper
Other(s) -
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Benevento Calcio (Loaned from: Cagliari Calcio) / Italy / Serie B
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Fiesole, Italy, Alessio Cragno started his professional career playing for Brescia Calcio and moved to Serie A side Cagliari Calcio in July 2014. Youth
international for Italy (from U-17 up to U-21 levels), Alessio Cragno made his debut with Italy U-21 on 4 June 2014 replacing Francesco Bardi in a friendly
match against Montenegro. Alessio Cragno is seen nowadays as one of the good goalkeeping prospects of youth Italian football.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Alessio Cragno played 8 (720 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, provided many relevant individual actions throughout
the tournament (6 clean sheets) and revealed himself as one of the most reliable Goalkeeping prospects of this 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship
qualifying campaign.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Alessio Cragno played as a Goalkeeper with 4 defenders ahead of him.

• Cragno stood out as a Goalkeeper with leadership skills, a good composure and positioning between the posts, as well as, for his good reflexes and
elasticity, providing some important saves for his team along the competition. Decent «footwork» ability. However, for sure Alessio Cragno still has
margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
• Goalkeeper with no more than average physical presence/spatial control of the goal (seems that lacks some height and power).
• Great agility, elasticity and coordination, as well as, good change of pace/acceleration to cover the defensive depth/defensive line when necessary.
• Good jumping and aerial balls trajectories perception/anticipation, even if Alessio Cragno hasn’t an impressive reaction to the aerial contact with
opponents’.
MENTAL
• Concentrated, focused, committed and determined at most part of the times during the competition.
• Good communication, eventually adjusting some positional issue of the team’s defensive line.
• Brave with some leadership skills.
COMPETITION REPORT
SPECIFIC SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS
WHEN TEAM HAS POSSESSION:
Performing as a «ball-playing goalkeeper», Alessio Cragno revealed a decent footwork, playing it simple or eventually trying some mid-long passes to
the teammates positioned higher up the pitch (revealed cleverness at his off-the-ball movements giving a safe passing line to the teammates at the first
instances of team’s build-up process). Right footed goalkeeper with an average ambidexterity using his left weaker foot at simpler executions. Precise
throwing at medium distances. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but sometimes took too risky ones that Alessio Cragno should moderate
with more wisdom and sapience. Good conditions to still work in next few times.
WHEN TEAM DOES NOT HAVE POSSESSION:
Brave, Alessio Cragno revealed a good composure/positioning between the posts, determination, concentration, good reflexes, elasticity and agility,
providing important saves for his team along the competition. Good deflection, decent handling (which Cragno still has margin for improvements, becoming
more consistent) and 1vs1 technique. Good aerial balls trajectories perception/anticipation sense leaving the line with good timings, even if Alessio Cragno
hasn’t an impressive reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’.
DEFENSIVE TRANSITIONS:
Alessio Cragno was focused and well positioned at most part of the times preparing a possible ball at the back of the defence to provide some interception
(and did it well a couple of times throughout the matches). Good change of pace/acceleration to leave the line and cover the defensive depth/defensive
line when necessary. Good conditions to perform as «sweeper-keeper».
OFFENSIVE TRANSITIONS:
Alessio Cragno revealed a decent footwork, playing it simple (keeping the possession/dictating tempo) or eventually trying some mid-long passes to the
teammates positioned higher up the pitch, looking to generate counter-attack opportunities from deep. Precise throwing at medium distances. Decent
timings and decision taking on the ball but sometimes took too risky ones that Alessio Cragno should moderate with more wisdom and sapience
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Cragno was usually well positioned outside of own 18-yard box.
• (Defending): Cragno was usually well positioned between the posts at corners and direct free-kicks or just on the limit of own 6-yard box at indirect
free-kicks [looking to cover team’s high defensive line at this kind of situations]. Good wall barrier orientation.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Alessio Cragno was a good unit for Italy at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Alessio Cragni has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Cragno remaining focused on his path, then he can become a valid unit
for some topflight European football club (eventually some Italian Serie A football club at first instances).
COMPETITION REPORT
MILAN GAJIĆ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MILAN GAJIĆ
Date of Birth 28-01-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Serbia
Preferred Position Right Back
Other(s) Right Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Girondins Bordeaux / France / Ligue 1
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Vukovar, Croatia (dual citizenship), Gajić spent his childhood in Pančevo. Milan Gajić came through the youth system of OFK Beograd, making his
senior debut in the 2013–14 campaign. Afterwards, Gajić was a first team regular for two seasons, collecting 46 league appearances and scoring four
goals. On 22 July 2015, Gajić moved to French side football club FC Girondins Bordeaux on a five-year deal. Milan Gajić represented Serbia from U-17 up
to U-21 levels and was member of Serbian team that won the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Milan Gajić was an important unit for Serbia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Gajić played all the 12
matches that his team made at this competition (1080 minutes), scored one goal (great one against Italy at Group Stage/away match), delivered some
relevant individual actions throughout the matches and revealed himself as one of the most interesting Right-back prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Milan Gajić played as a Right-Back in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation.

• Gajić stood out as a committed and determined Right-Back with good natural fitness and stamina to do effective/energetic runs down the flank, good
«overlapping»/off-the-ball movements/timings to support the forward plays and decent defensive anticipation sense/reliability. However, for sure
Milan Gajić still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
• Player with good body mass ratio, strength, natural fitness and stamina to do effective/energetic runs down the flank.
• Good agility, coordination and change of pace/acceleration skills which Milan Gajić knows how to use at 1vs1 situations (clever body use), even if in
front of opponents’ with great short-dribbling and acceleration skills Gajić may struggle a bit in 1vs1 defensive situations, committing fouls too often.
• Good jumping and decent aerial ability (even if Milan Gajić hasn’t an impressive aerial power dominance/reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’
at aerial duels).
MENTAL
• Determined, confident and committed at most part of the times.

• Good rate of individual and collective work.
• Milan Gajić seemed to be an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Milan Gajić revealed conditions to takes speedy progresses with the possession down the flank (trying some 1-2 combinations with teammates’), exploiting
through energetic runs wider or inner attacking areas (efficient «overlapping»/off-the-ball timings to support the offensive moment). Good change of pace/
acceleration and clever body use protecting the possession at 1vs1 offensive situations (a little predictable at dribbling), as well as, vision, passing at short-
medium distances, crossing and shooting skills from distance to take advantage of his approaches to the last offensive third. Decent decision taking on
the ball at most part of the times but for sure Milan Gajić still has margin to be more consistent and effective.
Determined and committed at most part of the times, Milan Gajić displayed a good ability to pressure the opponent’, as well as, a decent reaction to
the opponents’ acceleration and defensive anticipation/positional sense to provide key interceptions, clearances and tackles for his team along the
competition. However, sometimes Milan Gajić should define/manage better the exact timing to tackle the opponent’ in possession, avoiding commit fouls
too often – in front of opponents’ with great short-dribbling and acceleration skills Gajić may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations - or eventually
expose the team at the back to some defensive inferiority.
Good reaction and change of pace to adjust some positional issue that may happen at the back of the defence with him or some teammate of the defensive
line but Milan Gajić needs to manage with more cleverness the timing of some first time «tackling approaches» to the opponents’ in possession, avoiding
expose the team at the back to some defensive inferiority in a second moment.
Gajić has good conditions and change of pace/acceleration skills to takes speedy progresses with the possession exploiting an eventual opposite
defensive inferiority or to try some 1-2 combinations with teammates’. Efficient «overlapping»/off-the-ball movements/timings exploiting wider or inner
attacking areas into opposite half. Decent decision taking on the ball at most part of the times but for sure Milan Gajić still has margin to be more consistent
and effective.
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): On the midfield preventing a possible opposite fast counter-attack. Good throw-ins at medium distances.
• (Defending): On the far post at corners and indirect free-kicks for zonal marking. Inside the 18-yard box for man/zonal marking at direct free-kicks/
preventing a possible rebound.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Milan Gajić was an important unit for Serbia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Milan Gajić has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Milan Gajić remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game, then he can become a regular starter for some good European football club (as FC Girondins Bordeaux) or eventually for the main National Team of Serbia.
COMPETITION REPORT
JORGE MERÉ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name JORGE MERÉ Pérez
Date of Birth 17-04-1997 (19)
Nation(s) Spain
Preferred Position Right Centre-back
Other(s) Left Centre-back
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Sporting Gijón / Spain / Primera División
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Jorge Meré joined Sporting de Gijón’s youth setup in 2010 from other Asturian club Real Oviedo. Meré made his senior debut for “Rojiblancos” B team
during 2013/2014 campaign age of 16. On 24 July 2014 Meré signed a new five-year deal with the club with a €25 million release clause. On 11 April 2015
Meré made his official debut for the first-team in a 1–1 away draw against Real Zaragoza. Jorge Meré has represented Spain from every age group level
from U-15 up to U-21. Nowadays Jorge Meré is seen as one of the most highly-regarded Centre-back prospects of all Spanish youth football.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Jorge Meré was a good unit for Spain at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Meré played 9 of the total 12
matches that Spain made at this competition (eventually his worst performance was against Croatia at Group Stage/away match when Meré saw the
red card after just 21 minutes coming from the bench), scored one goal (against San Marino at Group Stage/away match), delivered some other relevant
individual actions throughout the tournament and revealed himself as one of the most interesting Centre-back prospects of this competition.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Jorge Meré played as Right and Left Centre Back in 1-4-3-3 tactical formation.
• Jorge Meré stood out for his determination, charisma, composure, leadership skills, natural fitness, decent pace and skills on the ball being part of
the team’s build-up process at the first instances, as well as, for his defensive anticipation sense providing important interceptions, clearances and
tackles for his team throughout the competition. However, for sure Jorge Meré still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
• Good body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina (not more than average height for a Centre-back).
• Good change of pace/acceleration, coordination and agility for a Centre-back.
• Clever body use protecting the possession or diverting opponents’ from the ball at 1vs1 situations.
• Good jumping and aerial ability (anticipation sense/decent reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’ at aerial duels).
MENTAL
• Confident, committed and determined.

• Good rate of individual/collective work.
• Good charisma, composure and some leadership skills.
COMPETITION REPORT
As a «ball-playing Centre-back» who feels comfortable on the ball being part of the team’s build-up process, Jorge Meré tried to deliver some good passes
at medium and long distances to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch (even if Meré still has margin to improve the effectiveness and accuracy
of it) or eventually took some speedy progressions with the possession to exploit spaces into opposite’ midfield first half (clever body use protecting the
possession and good ball control). Right footed Centre-back who should improve his ambidexterity using his left weaker foot at simpler executions (simple
passes/clearances). Jorge Meré preferred to play it simple at most part of the interventions but it was visible that Meré could be more consistent avoiding
some precipitations or too risky decisions when on the ball (mainly when under tight pressure).
Determined, Jorge Meré displayed a good ability to pressure/marking the opponents’, as well as, a decent reaction to the opponents’ acceleration at 1vs1
defensive situations. Using his defensive anticipation sense and technique Jorge Meré provided many key interceptions, clearances or tackles during the
competition and revealed concerns to cover some positional issue that may happen with teammates of the defensive line/eventually some late defensive
transition of one of the team’s midfielder (closing spaces between team’s defensive and midfield lines). Good defensive positional/tactical awareness in
general, even if sometimes Jorge Meré could define with more cleverness the exact timing to leave his positioning and try to tackle/mark the opponent’ in
possession, avoiding expose his team to a possible inferiority in a second moment. Good ability at defensive aerial duels.
Good change of pace and reaction/physical conditions to adjust some positional issue that may happen at the back of the defence with some teammate
of the defensive line (defensive depth covering) or eventually some late defensive transition of one of the team’s midfielder (closing spaces between team’s
defensive and midfield lines). Good defensive positional/tactical awareness in general, even if sometimes Jorge Meré could define with more cleverness
the exact timing to leave his positioning and try to tackle/mark the opponent’ in possession, avoiding to expose his team at the back to a possible defensive
inferiority in a second instance.
Jorge Meré tried to deliver some good passes at medium and long distances to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch (even if Meré still has margin
to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of it) looking to generate counter-attack opportunities from deep or eventually took some speedy progressions
with the possession to exploit spaces into opposite’ midfield first half. Jorge Meré preferred to play it simple at most part of the interventions but it was
visible as well that Meré could be more consistent avoiding some precipitations or too risky decisions when on the ball (mainly when under tight pressure).
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Inside of the opposite 18-yard box as a set pieces aerial threat at corners and indirect free-kicks.
• (Defending): Inside of own 18-yard box for man or zonal marking at corners and indirect free-kicks. On the ball barrier at direct free-kicks.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Jorge Meré was a good unit for Spain at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Jorge Meré has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Jorge Meré remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of
his game, then he can become a valid unit for some top European football club or eventually regularly called-up for the main National Team of Spain at medium-
term.
COMPETITION REPORT
VUKAŠIN JOVANOVIĆ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name VUKAŠIN JOVANOVIĆ
Date of Birth 17-05-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Serbia
Preferred Position Left Centre-back
Other(s) Right Centre-back / Defensive Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Zenit St.Petersburg (II) / Russia / Premier Liga (1.Division)
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Vukašin Jovanović is a product of Red Star Belgrade youth system. Jovanović played at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship 2014 and soon after
his return from the tournament, Vukašin Jovanović got a chance to make his debut for the first-team on August 19th 2014 in a league fixture against
Radnicki Nis when he replaced Darko Lazic in the 90th minute. Youth international for Serbia at some levels, Vukašin Jovanović was also part of the Serbia’s
U-20 national team which were crowned world champions at last 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. Vukašin Jovanović became his nation’s hero
when he knelt on the ground in tears after the last whistle in the Final against Brazil. His tears of joy and emotion took the nation by storm and were seen
as the testament of his dedication and commitment to his country.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Vukašin Jovanović played 7 (541 minutes) of the total 12 matches that Serbia made at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying
campaign. Jovanović provided 2 assists (against Lithuania at Group Stage/away match), delivered many other relevant individual actions throughout the
competition (eventually his best performances were against Norway at Play-offs home/away matches) and revealed himself as one of the most interesting
Centre-back prospects of this competition.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Vukašin Jovanović played as Left and Right Centre Back in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation.
• Jovanović stood out as a determined, committed and confident defender with leadership skills, good natural fitness, physical strength, pace and
defensive anticipation sense, providing many important interceptions, clearances and tackles for his team along the competition. However, for sure
Vukašin Jovanović still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
• Player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, natural fitness and stamina who feels comfortable in front of physically strong opponents’.
• Decent agility, coordination and pace at all distances, as well as, reaction to the opponents’ acceleration/clever body use at 1vs1 situations (even
if Jovanović may struggle a bit in front of very skilful players with short-acceleration/dribbling/fast direction shifts at 1vs1 defensive situations,
committing fouls foot often).
• Good jumping and aerial ability/power (reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’ at aerial duels).
MENTAL
• Concentrated, committed and determined at most part of the times with good anticipation sense.
• Vukašin Jovanović seemed as well an ambitious player with charisma, attitude and leadership skills.
COMPETITION REPORT
Vukašin Jovanović revealed himself as a Centre Back who feels comfortable with the possession and knows how to use his skills to be part of the team’s
build-up process at the first instances. Vukašin Jovanović tried to deliver some good mid-long passes to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch
whenever possible – which he can still improve becoming more consistent/effective - or eventually took some speedy progresses with the possession/
exploiting spaces into first half of the opposite’ midfield as a «ball-playing Centre-back». Right footed Centre-back with an average ambidexterity playing with
his left foot at clearances and simple passes. However, when under tight pressure sometimes Vukašin Jovanović took too risky decisions (precipitations)
that he should moderate with more sapience and cleverness.
Determined and committed, Vukašin Jovanović provided many key interceptions/clearances/tackles for his team along the competition, using his defensive
anticipation sense, ability to pressure the opponent’ and decent reaction to the opponents’ acceleration (clever body use at 1vs1 defensive situations). Alert
to cover some positional issue that may happen with the near Centre Back, Full Back or even with team’s Defensive Midfielders (closing spaces between
team’s defensive and midfield lines). However, sometimes Jovanović should define with more cleverness the exact timing to leave his position and pressure
the opponents’ (trying to tackle) at the first instances, avoiding expose the team at the back to a possible defensive inferiority in a second moment or
commit fouls too often.
Good change of pace and reaction to adjust some positional issue that may happen at the back of the defence/defensive depth covering (alert to cover
some positional issue that may happen with the near Centre Back, Full Back or even with team’s Defensive Midfielders, closing spaces between team’s
defensive and midfield lines as well).
Decent skills on the ball to takes some speedy progress with the possession and exploit spaces into first half of the opposite’ midfield, as well as, passing
ability at mid-long distances (which he can still improve becoming more effective and consistent) to provide some good one to the teammates positioned
higher up the pitch – eventually launching some of them at the back of the opposite’ defences generating counter-attack opportunities from deep. However,
when under tight pressure sometimes Vukašin Jovanović took too risky decisions (precipitations) that he should moderate with more sapience and
cleverness.
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Inside of the opposite 18-yard box as set pieces aerial threat at corners and indirect free-kicks. On the midfield preventing a possible fast
opposite counter-attack or lurking for a possible rebound near the opposite 18-yard box at direct free-kicks.
• (Defending): Inside of own 18-yard box for man or zonal marking at corners and indirect free-kicks. On the wall barrier at direct free-kicks.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Vukašin Jovanović was an important unit for Serbia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Vukašin Jovanović has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Jovanović remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game, then he can become a regular starter for a good European football club (as Zenit St.Petersburg) or for the main National Team of Serbia.
COMPETITION REPORT
ANTONIO MILIĆ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ANTONIO MILIĆ
Date of Birth 10-03-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Croatia
Preferred Position Left Centre-back
Other(s) Left-back / Defensive Midfielder
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / KV Oostende / Belgium / Jupiler Pro League
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Split, Croatia, Antonio Milić is a product of Hajduk Split academy and made his first-team debut with the age of 17. In the 2012–13 Prva HNL Milić
started as a first-team regular. The team’s manager Mišo Krstičević made Milić a much more stable member of the first-team, often playing in the holding
midfield role but also playing as either a Central Defender or a Central Midfielder. On the 2013/14 season under new manager Igor Tudor, Antonio’s role in
the team changed and was somewhat reduced. Milić was deployed either at Left-back or at Centre-back and made 22 appearances in all competitions. On
December 20 2014 it was announced that Milić will join the Belgian club K.V. Oostende for a fee of €500.000. Youth international for Croatia (at U-16 and
U-17 levels), Antonio Milić made his U-21 national Croatian side debut on March 5, 2014.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Antonio Milić played 10 (856 minutes) of the total 10 matches that Croatia made at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying
campaign, provided 3 assists, scored 3 goals and delivered some other relevant individual actions throughout the matches revealing himself as one of the
most interesting Left-back prospects of all competition.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Antonio Milić played as a Left-Back in 1-4-4-1-1/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation.

• Milić stood out as a physically powerful defender with determination, good pace/natural fitness/stamina to do many energetic runs down the flank,
decent offensive support (off-the-ball movements/«overlapping» timings), decent crossing skills and defensive anticipation sense (even if Milić still
has margin for improvements avoiding some precipitations), providing dynamism to the team’s left flank.
PHYSICAL
• Player with great body mass ratio, physical power, natural fitness and stamina to do many energetic runs down the flank.
• Average agility and coordination (Antonio Milić may struggle a bit in front of opponents’ with great short-dribbling and fast direction shifts at 1vs1
defensive situations).
• Good change of pace/acceleration skills at medium-long distances to take advantage at 1vs1 situations.
• Good jumping and aerial ability/power/heading technique.
MENTAL
• Determined, brave, focused and committed at most part of the times

• Good rate of individual and collective work
• Antonio Milić seemed an ambitious player but needs to manage his temper with more cleverness avoiding some precipitations.
COMPETITION REPORT
Antonio Milić revealed good timings at his off-the-ball/«overlapping» movements using his great pace and physical conditions to do many energetic runs
down the flank during the matches. Even if Milić hasn’t an impressive dribbling technique, the Croatian defender displayed a decent in progression ball
control and cleverness using his body to takes speedy and energetic progresses with the ball (taking advantage from the opponents’ by this way). Good
crossing skills from wider areas with his left foot and decent vision to do some inside movement from the touchline to inner zones looking for a possible
powerful shot on goal (not more than average ambidexterity playing with his right weaker foot). Good conditions to play in 1-2 combinations/short passing
style of play with teammates but Antonio Milić should improve his first touch and needs to avoid some precipitations at his decision taking on the ball
(which may expose his team to a possible opposite fast counter-attack).
Determined with good defensive anticipation sense, Antonio Milić has great physical conditions (pace/power/strength/natural fitness) to take advantage
from the opponents’ in 1vs1 defensive situations but in front of very skilful players’ with great short-dribbling and fast direction shifts, Milić may struggle a
bit. However, the Croatian defender provided some important interceptions, clearances or tackles for his team throughout the matches, even if sometimes
Antonio Milić needs more defensive positional/tactical cleverness, avoiding some precipitations (eventually committing fouls too often or exposing his
team to a possible defensive inferiority in a second instance after some bad first time man marking or tackling approach to the opponent’ in possession).
Great physical conditions (change of pace/natural fitness/stamina) to adjust or to recover the defensive positioning as fast as possible. However,
sometimes Antonio Milić needs more defensive positional/tactical cleverness, avoiding some precipitations (eventually exposing his team to a possible
defensive inferiority in a second instance after some bad first time man marking or tackling approach to the opponent’ in possession).
Good timings at his off-the-ball/«overlapping» movements using his great pace and physical conditions to do many energetic runs down the flank during
the matches looking to support the offensive moment of his team. However, Antonio Milić should improve his first touch and needs to avoid some
precipitations at his decision taking on the ball (which may expose his team to a possible opposite fast counter-attack).
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Effect set pieces aerial threat [corners and indirect free-kicks]. Possible direct free-kicks taker. Strong throw-ins.
• (Defending): Inside of own 6-yard box/18 yard-box for zonal or man marking at corners and indirect free-kicks. On the wall barrier at direct free-kicks.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Antonio Milić was a good unit for Croatia at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Antonio Milić has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Milić remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his game,
then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Belgian one or eventually achieve the main National Team
of his country at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
MARCO BENASSI
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MARCO BENASSI
Date of Birth 08-09-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Italy
Preferred Position Centre Right Midfielder
Other(s) Centre Left Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Torino FC / Italy / Serie A
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Modena, Emilia region, Marco Benassi began his career at Modena. In January 2011 Benassi was signed by Internazionale in temporary deal. After
a half-season with Inter U-17 youth team, Benassi was signed for Inter in co-ownership deal for €180,000. In October 2012 Benassi signed a new 5-year
contract and made his debut for the first-team on 22 November 2012 against Russian side FC Rubin Kazan as starting XI. On 12 January 2013 Benassi
made his Serie A debut for Inter, starting in a 2–0 victory over Pescara. On 9 July 2013 Marco Benassi moved on loan to Livorno in Serie A and a year later
on 1 July 2014 it was officially announced that Benassi was sold to Torino FC under a co-ownership agreement, as part of the transfer that brought Danilo
D’Ambrosio to Inter in January. On 25 June 2015, the deadline for the expiration of the co-ownership, Torino FC acquired the other half of his contract for
an additional €3.319 million, after winning a blind auction against the reported €2.9 million offered by the «Nerazzurri». Youth international for Italy, Marco
Benassi is on the verge to represent the main National Team of «Squadra Azzurra».
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Marco Benassi played 9 (769 minutes) of the total 10 matches that Italy made at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 qualifying campaign. Marco
Benassi scored 3 goals, provided 1 assist, delivered many other relevant individual actions throughout the competition (eventually his best performance
was against Slovenia/away match) leading his team as captain and revealing himself as one of the most interesting Centre Midfielder prospects of the
tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Marco Benassi played mainly as a Right Centre Midfielder in 1-4-3-3 tactical formation.
• Benassi stood out for his attitude, determination, leadership skills as team captain, natural fitness, versatility, commitment with team’s game plan,
vision and passing ability, providing dynamism to the team’s midfield build-up process with ease, as well as, for his shooting skills from distance, good
individual/collective work rate and defensive contribution/tactical awareness.
PHYSICAL
• Player with good body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina.
• Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 offensive/defensive situations).
• Decent change of pace/acceleration, agility and coordination.
• Decent jumping but not more than average aerial ability/power (aerial duels).
MENTAL
• Concentrated, determined and committed with good reading of the game.

• Ambitious player with good composure, charisma and some leadership skills as team captain.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a «deep-lying playmaker»/Right Centre Midfielder (sometimes almost a «box-to-box» midfielder), Marco Benassi displayed versatility and a good
composure on the ball to be part of the team’s build-up process («playmaking» style of play), as well as, vision and a passing ability, trying to deliver some
good ones to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch or eventually progressed with the ball to exploit any spaces into opposite’ half: linking-up the
midfield and forward plays/dragging his team up the pitch (decent dribbling, clever body use at 1vs1 offensive situations and good in progression ball
control). Smart off-the-ball movements appearing near or even inside the opposite’ box in a second instance looking for a possible shot on goal with his
right preferred foot (good shooting technique from distance) or to deliver some last «killer» pass. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most
part of the times.
Good commitment, defensive tactical/positional awareness and defensive anticipation sense, Marco Benassi provided some important interceptions,
clearances or even tackles for his team along the competition. Decent ability to pressure/marking the opponents’ (even if in front of very skilful opponents’
with good short-dribbling and acceleration skills/fast direction shifts, Marco Benassi struggled a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations). Decent conditions to still
work and become an even more reliable and consistent «ball-winning midfielder».
Determined reaction to the loss of the ball, Marco Benassi understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate and pressure/disturb the
opposite’ plays at early stages. Good physical conditions to recover or adjust some positional issue as fast as possible.
Marco Benassi usually decided well and played it simple to remove the ball from the pressure zone or eventually delivered some good passes for
teammates’ positioned higher up the pitch (generating counter-attack opportunities). Decent ability to takes progressions with the possession trying to
exploit an eventual opposite inferiority and clever off-the-ball movements appearing near or inside the opposite 18-yard box in a second moment lurking for
a possible shot from distance or to deliver some last «killer» pass.
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Inside of opposite 18-yard box as a possible header or lurking for a rebound near the opposite box. Possible set pieces taker.
• (Defending): Inside of own 18-yard box for man or zonal marking at corners and indirect free-kicks. On the wall barrier or preventing a possible
rebound at direct free-kicks.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Marco Benassi was an important unit for Italy at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Marco Benassi has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Benassi remaining focused on his path then he can become a valid
unit for some very top European football club or regularly called-up for the main National Team of Italy.
COMPETITION REPORT
MAXIMILIAN ARNOLD
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MAXIMILIAN ARNOLD
Date of Birth 27-05-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Germany
Preferred Position Centre Midfielder
Other(s) Centre Attacking Midfielder / Box-to-box Midfielder
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / VfL Wolfsburg / Germany / 1.Bundesliga
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Riesa, Germany, Maximilian Arnold started his career playing for SC Riesa and joined Dynamo Dresden academy with the age of 12 moving just
three years later to the youth system of VfL Wolfsburg. On 26 November 2011 Arnold made his first-team debut, coming on as a late substitute in a 0–2 loss
at FC Augsburg, becoming the youngest player to feature for Wolfsburg’s first team with 17 years, 5 months and 30 days of age. On 22 June 2013, Arnold
signed a new four-year deal with VfL Wolfsburg. Arnold has represented all of Germany’s youth teams and already made his senior debut for Germany on
13 May 2014. Maximilian Arnold is seen nowadays as one of the hottest prospects of German football.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Maximilian Arnold was a key-unit for Germany at this 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying perfect record (Germany won all the 10 matches).
Arnold played 8 (493 minutes) of the total 10 matches that Germany made, scored 5 goals, provided 4 assists, delivered many other relevant individual
actions throughout the competition leading his team as captain during some matches (eventually his best performance was against Russia/home match)
and revealed himself as one of the most exciting midfield prospects of all tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Maximilian Arnold played as Centre Midfielder («deep-lying» or «advanced playmaker») in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations.
• Arnold stood out for his natural fitness, commitment with team’s game plan, vision, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, versatility, passing ability
and shooting skills from distance, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease. Decent defensive work rate/tactical awareness.
However, Maximilian Arnold still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
• Player with good body mass ratio, strength, natural fitness and stamina (but Maximilian Arnold still has margin to work managing his effort with more
efficiency during matches).
• Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 offensive/defensive duels), even if in front of opponents’ with
great short-dribbling/acceleration/agility Maximilian Arnold may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations.
• Good change of pace, decent agility and coordination.
• Decent jumping but not more than average aerial ability (Maximilian Arnold needs to be more aggressive to impose his presence with more
effectiveness at aerial duels).
MENTAL
• Committed and determined with good rate of individual and collective work.
• Good attitude but sometimes Maximilian Arnold could be more aggressive/intense/focused.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as «deep-lying» or «advanced playmaker» (sometimes almost a «box-to-box» midfielder), Maximilian Arnold displayed a good composure on the
ball to be part of the team’s build-up process («playmaking» style of play), as well as, vision and a passing ability, trying to deliver some good ones to the
teammates positioned higher up the pitch or eventually progressed with the ball to exploit any spaces into opposite’ half: linking-up the defence to the
midfield and midfield to the attack/dragging his team up the pitch (decent dribbling, clever body use at 1vs1 offensive situations and good in progression
ball control). Smart off-the-ball movements appearing near or even inside the opposite’ box in a second instance looking for a possible shot on goal with
his left preferred foot (great shooting technique from distance/as that incredible goal that he scored against Austria) or to deliver some last «killer» pass.
Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the interventions (even if Maximilian Arnold still has margin to be more consistent).
Good commitment, defensive tactical/positional awareness and defensive anticipation sense, Maximilian Arnold provided some interceptions, clearances
or even tackles for his team along the competition but the German midfield captain hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the
opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles (in front of opponents’ with great short-dribbling/acceleration/agility Maximilian Arnold may struggle a bit at
1vs1 defensive situations since lacks some reaction). Decent conditions to still work and become more reliable/effective for his team.
Determined reaction to the loss of the ball, Maximilian Arnold understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate and pressure/disturb the
opposite’ plays at early stages. Good physical conditions to adjust some positional issue but in front of opponents’ with great short-acceleration/dribbling
skills Maximilian Arnold struggled a bit to recover the defensive positioning with good timings.
Maximilian Arnold usually decided well and played it simple to remove the ball from the pressure zone or eventually delivered some good passes for
teammates’ positioned higher up the pitch (generating counter-attack opportunities). Good ability to takes progressions with the possession trying to
exploit an eventual opposite defensive inferiority and clever off-the-ball movements appearing near or inside the opposite 18-yard box in a second moment
lurking for a possible shot from distance (great shooting technique) or to deliver some last «killer» pass.
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Set pieces taker specialist.

• (Defending): Suitable to do zonal marking inside of his own 18-yard box or preventing a possible rebound at corners and indirect free-kick. On the wall
barrier or preventing a possible rebound at direct free-kicks.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Maximilian Arnold was a key-unit for Germany at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Maximilian Arnold has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Maximilian Arnold remaining focused on his path and improve
some aspects of his game (mainly mental and consistency issues) then he can become a valid unit for some very top European football club or eventually
becoming regularly called-up for the main National Team of Germany.
COMPETITION REPORT
GERARD DEULOFEU
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name GERARD DEULOFEU Lázaro
Date of Birth 13-03-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Spain
Preferred Position Right Winger
Other(s) Left Winger / Wing Forward
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Everton FC / England / Premier League
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Riudarenes, Girona, Catalonia, Gerard Deulofeu joined Barcelona’s youth academy in 2003 at the age of nine. On 29 October 2012 Deulofeu made
his first official appearance with Barcelona’s main squad, replacing Cesc Fàbregas in the 63rd minute of a 5–0 league home success against RCD Mallorca.
With little playing time for the main squad of Barcelona on 10 July 2013, Premier League side Everton signed Deulofeu on a season-long loan. In May 2014,
Deulofeu was granted a first-team place by new Barcelona manager Luis Enrique but on 14 August 2014 Sevilla FC reached an agreement with Barcelona
for the loan of Gerard Deulofeu for the coming season. His loan to Sevilla was considered hugely unsuccessful and later on 1 July 2015 Gerard Deulofeu
joined Everton FC on a permanent basis. Deulofeu played for the Spanish U-17 team from 2009 to 2011. In the latter year Deulofeu was elected to the
U-19’s, winning two consecutive European Championships. Deulofeu was called-up for the senior Spanish side for the first time on 30 May 2014, as part of
a 19-man squad to play a friendly match against Bolivia. Deulofeu played the last ten minutes of the 2–0 win in Seville as a substitute of Pedro Rodríguez.
Gerard Deulofeu is seen nowadays as one of the most promising prospects of youth Spanish football.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Gerard Deulofeu was a key-unit for Spain at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Deulofeu played 12 (991
minutes) of the total 12 matches that Spain made at this competition, scored 8 goals, provided 5 assists, delivered many other relevant individual actions
and revealed himself as one of the Most Valuable Players (eventually the one) of all tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Gerard Deulofeu played mainly as Right Winger/Wing Forward in 1-4-3-3 tactical formation.
• Deulofeu stood out for his determination, great change of pace/acceleration skills, lovely technique on the ball/close control/1vs1 offensive ability,
creativity and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements (doing many cutting inside movements from the flank to central areas), spreading panic
through opposite defences and providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease.
PHYSICAL
• Player with decent body mass ratio, strength, natural fitness and stamina (it was visible improvements at this last few times).
• Great coordination, agility (fast direction shifts) and change of pace/acceleration skills which Deulofeu knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1
situations.
• Decent jumping but Gerard Deulofeu hasn’t aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
• Determined and confident at most part of the times during the competition.
• Ambitious player with decent rate of individual and collective work.
• Deulofeu lead his team as captain and did it well at most part of the competition.
• It was visible improvements at his «collective-playing notion».
COMPETITION REPORT
Performing as Winger/Wing Forward, Gerard Deulofeu revealed a lovely technique on the ball/close control/1vs1 offensive ability and great change of
pace/acceleration skills which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 offensive situations, spreading panic through the opposite defences with
ease. Gerard Deulofeu displayed cleverness at his on and off the ball movements exploiting spaces near the opposite’ box as wider areas to deliver some
good cross or inner ones doing cutting inside movements oftentimes to test his shooting skills from distance (right footed player who should improve his
executions with his left weaker foot). Good ability to play in 1-2 combinations/first touch style of play with the teammates’ (decent vision and short-mid
passing ability), attracting the opposite’ defenders in a first moment to exploit their back in a next one by some good through pass. Decent timings and
decision taking on the ball but Gerard Deulofeu still has margin for improvements, becoming more consistent and effective.
It was visible improvements at this last few times and Gerard Deulofeu displayed defensive tactical/positional concerns performing the «defensive winger
duties» with decent responsibility throughout the matches. Even if Gerard Deulofeu hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the
opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles in 1vs1 defensive situations, Deulofeu revealed defensive anticipation sense and provided some important
interceptions for his team throughout the competition.
Responsible reaction to the possession losses at most part of the times and good physical conditions (change of pace/acceleration skills) to recover the
«defensive winger positioning» as fast as possible. Deulofeu understood the importance of a good pressure to disturb/stop the opposite build-up process
and provided some important interceptions for his team throughout the matches.
Using his cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, great change of pace/acceleration and 1vs1 offensive ability, Gerard Deulofeu can be launched at the
back of the opposite defences or takes himself speedy progressions with the possession to exploit any opposite defensive inferiority as a fast counter-
attack threat. Good conditions to do some back support moves playing in 1-2 combinations with teammates. Decent timings and decision taking on the
ball but Gerard Deulofeu still has margin for improvements, becoming more consistent and effective.
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Set pieces taker specialist. In front of opposite 18-yard box lurking for a possible rebound/preventing some opposite fast counter-attack
at corners and indirect free-kicks.
• (Defending): Suitable to be used near or outside of own 18-yard box, preventing a possible rebound or lurking for a possible fast counter-attack.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Gerard Deulofeu was a key-unit for Spain at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Gerard Deulofeu has an outstanding technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Deulofeu remaining focused on it and improve some
aspects of his game, then he can become a valid or regular unit for the main National Team of Spain at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
JAROSLAV MIHALÍK
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name JAROSLAV MIHALÍK
Date of Birth 27-07-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Slovakia
Preferred Position Left Attacking Midfielder
Other(s) Left Winger / Right Winger / Wing Forward
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Slavia Praha / Czech Republic / Czech Liga
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia, Jaroslav Mihalík started his career playing for that local club moving next to the youth system of MŠK Žilina where
Mihalík made his professional debut. Youth international for Slovakia from U-17 up to U-21 levels, Jaroslav Mihalík is seen nowadays as one of the good
prospects of Slovakian youth football.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Jaroslav Mihalík was a key-unit for Slovakia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Mihalík played 8 (626
minutes) of the total 8 matches that Slovakia made at this competition, scored 3 goals, provided 6 assists (as top assister of the tournament), delivered
many relevant individual actions throughout the competition (eventually his best performances were against Netherlands and Turkey at Group Stage home
matches) and revealed himself as an interesting Attacking Midfielder/Winger prospect who deserves your consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Jaroslav Mihalík played mainly as Left Attacking Midfielder/Winger/Wing Forward (switching to the right flank during the matches) in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-
3-3 tactical formations.
• Mihalík stood out for his great change of pace/acceleration, crossing and dribbling skills/1vs1 offensive ability, as well as, for his cleverness at his
off-the-ball movements, spreading panic through opposite defences with ease. However, for sure Jaroslav Mihalík still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
• Player with good body mass ratio, decent physical strength, natural fitness and stamina.
• Good coordination, agility (fast direction shifts) and great change of pace/acceleration which Mihalík knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1
situations.
• Decent jumping and presence but Jaroslav Mihalík hasn’t an impressive aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
• Determined and confident at most part of the times during the competition.
• Ambitious player with decent rate of individual and collective work.
COMPETITION REPORT
Performing as an Attacking Midfielder/Winger/Wing Forward, Jaroslav Mihalík revealed good dribbling skills and great change of pace/acceleration skills
which Mihalík knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 offensive situations, spreading panic through opposite defences with ease. Playing on the flanks,
Jaroslav Mihalík displayed cleverness at his on and off the ball movements exploiting spaces near the opponents’ box as wider areas to deliver some good
cross or inner ones doing cutting inside movements to test his shooting skills from distance (right footed player with decent ambidexterity using his left
weaker foot at simpler executions). Good ability to play in 1-2 combinations/first touch style of play with the teammates’, attracting the opposite’ defenders
in a first moment exploiting the back of the opposite defences in a next one by some good pass. However, despite of his good technical potential, Jaroslav
Mihalík still has margin to improve his timings and decision taking on the ball (tends to explore 1vs1 offensive situations too often and loses objectivity).
Jaroslav Mihalík displayed defensive tactical/positional concerns and performed the «defensive winger duties» with decent responsibility throughout the
matches. Even if Mihalík hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles in 1vs1 defensive
situations Jaroslav Mihalík provided some interceptions/clearances (or even some tackles) helping the full-back of his playing side as much as possible.
Responsible reaction to the possession losses at most part of the times and good physical conditions (change of pace/acceleration skills/natural fitness/
stamina) to recover the «defensive winger positioning» as fast as possible.
Using his cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, great change of pace/acceleration and 1vs1 offensive ability, Jaroslav Mihalík can be launched at the
back of the opposite defences or takes himself speedy progressions with the possession to exploit any opposite defensive inferiority as a fast counter-
attack threat. Good conditions to do some back support moves playing in 1-2 combinations with teammates. However, Jaroslav Mihalík still has margin to
improve his timings and decision taking on the ball (tends to explore 1vs1 offensive situations too often and loses objectivity).
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Possible set pieces taker. Near or inside the opposite 18-yard box for a possible rebound [eventually preventing a possible opposite fast
counter-attack].
• (Defending): Suitable to be used near or outside of own 18-yard box, preventing a possible rebound or lurking for a possible fast counter-attack.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Jaroslav Mihalík was an important unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European Championship U-21 qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Jaroslav Mihalík has an interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Mihalík remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game, then Jaroslav Mihalík can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Czech Republican one
or eventually achieve the main National Team of Slovakia at short-medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
BRUNO FERNANDES
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name BRUNO Miguel Borges FERNANDES
Date of Birth 08-09-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Portugal
Preferred Position Centre Attacking Midfielder
Other(s) Centre Midfielder / Shadow Striker
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / UC Sampdoria / Italy / Serie A
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Maia, Metropolitan Area of Porto, Portugal, Bruno Fernandes played most of his youth career with local Boavista FC. On 27 August 2012, Fernandes
joined Novara Calcio in Italy, where the Portuguese prospect completed his formation. After only a few weeks with the youth sides, Fernandes was
promoted to the first team in Serie B, still going on to appear in slightly more than half of the league games during the season to help his team to the fifth
position and the promotion playoffs. In the 2013 summer, Fernandes signed for Udinese Calcio in a co-ownership deal and made his debut in Serie A on 3
November, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–3 home loss against Inter Milan, having been acquired by the Italian club in total on 30 January
2014. Youth international for Portugal from U-19 up to U-23 levels, Bruno Fernandes is seen as one of the great prospects of young Portuguese football.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Bruno Fernandes was an important unit for Portugal at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Bruno Fernandes
played 9 (764 minutes) of the total 10 matches that Portugal made at this competition, scored 3 goals, provided 3 assists and delivered many other relevant
individual actions throughout the tournament leading his team as captain.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Bruno Fernandes played mainly as an Attacking Midfielder (through the middle or more on the flanks) in 1-4-3-1-2/1-4-1-4-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations.
• Bruno Fernandes stood out as a technically gifted and creative player with cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, vision, dribbling skills, through
passing ability and finishing spaces exploitations in a second instance. However, Bruno Fernandes still has margin for improvements (consistency
and physical issues).
PHYSICAL
• Player with average body mass ratio who can build more strength, natural fitness and stamina to react better in front of «outmuscle» opponents’ and
manage his effort with more efficiency during matches (it was visible some improvements at this last few times).
• Good coordination, agility (fast direction shifts) and change of pace/acceleration skills which Bruno Fernandes knows how to use to take advantage
at 1vs1 situations – clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball – anticipating or avoiding the impact.
• No aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
• Determined and committed at most part of the times during the competition.
• Decent rate of individual and collective work.
• Bruno Fernandes seemed an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
As a technically gifted Attacking Midfielder (suitable to be used just behind the Striker), Bruno Fernandes revealed creativity and cleverness at his off-the-
ball movements, moving himself between opposite midfield and defensive lines, trying to find the best space to receive the ball and link-up team’s midfield
and attacking plays. It was possible to see him exploiting spaces near or inside of the 18-yard opposite’ box almost as a «Shadow Striker» (taking advantage
of empty spaces leave free by team’s Centre Forward/Striker moves), providing some last creative through/killer pass or eventually facing the goal himself
trying some shot (decent shooting skills). Good ability to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates, attracting the opposite defenders in a first moment
to exploit their back in a second instance. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Bruno Fernandes still has margin for improvements,
becoming more consistent.
Bruno Fernandes hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ at 1vs1 defensive situations or physical conditions (stamina/
natural fitness) to perform the defensive tasks with great constancy/aggressiveness but displayed some defensive concerns trying to disturb the opposite
build-up process a couple of times throughout the matches looking for a possible interception.
Decent attitude at his reactions to the possession losses but lacks physical conditions (stamina/natural fitness) to perform the defensive tasks with great
aggressiveness/constancy/effectiveness during matches. However, good change of pace/acceleration skills to recover the defensive positioning as fast
as possible.
Using his creativity and through passing ability, Bruno Fernandes can launch teammates at the back of the opposite defences with ease generating counter-
attack opportunities or eventually takes himself speedy progresses with the possession to exploit some defensive opposite inferiority as a fast counter-
attack threat. Good ability to play with teammates in 1-2 combinations helping team’s build-up process (linking-up midfield and attacking plays). Decent
timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Bruno Fernandes still has margin for improvements, becoming more consistent.
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Set pieces taker specialist.

• (Defending): Suitable to be outside or in front of own 18-yard box preventing a possible rebound or lurking for a possible fast counter-attack
opportunity.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Bruno Fernandes was an important unit for Portugal at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Bruno Fernandes has a very interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Bruno Fernandes remaining focused on his path and
improve some aspects of his game, then he can become a valid unit for the main National Team of Portugal at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
PATRIK SCHICK
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name PATRIK SCHICK
Date of Birth 24-01-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Czech Republic
Preferred Position Centre Forward
Other(s) Striker
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / U.C. Sampdoria / Italy / Serie A
League
MARKET STATUS
BEFORE TOURNAMENT
Born in Prague and product of Sparta Prague youth system, Patrick Schick made his first-team debut on 3 May 2014 being loaned later to Bohemians 1905
to play the 2015/16 season. Youth international for Czech Republic from U-16 to U-21 levels, Patrick Schick is seen nowadays as one of the hottest centre
forward/striker prospects of Czech Republican young football.
AFTER TOURNAMENT
Patrik Schick was a key-unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign as the top goalscorer of
the tournament. Patrik Schick played 9 (769 minutes) of the total 10 matches that Czech Republic made at this competition, scored 10 goals, provided 4
assists and delivered many other relevant actions revealing himself as one of the most interesting Centre Forward/Striker prospects of all tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
• Patrik Schick played as a Striker/Centre Forward in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations.

• Schick stood out for his determination, natural fitness, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, decent pace attending to his physical profile, good
conditions to play
PHYSICAL
• Tall player with decent body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina who can build more physical power/muscular potential.
• Decent pace and average coordination or agility attending to his physical profile, even if sometimes seemed as well a little gangly.
• Clever body use (protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball at 1vs1 situations).
• Good jumping and aerial ability.
MENTAL
• Determined, confident and concentrated at most part of the times during the tournament.
• Patrik Schick seemed an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing like a most conventional Striker or as Centre Forward (participating at link-up plays often), Patrik Schick displayed along the competition cleverness
at his off-the-ball movements, looking to find the best space to receive the ball mainly between opposite midfield and defensive lines or tried to exploit
directly the offensive depth as a «poacher», beating the offside trap. Schick knows how to attract the opposite Centre-backs leaving spaces behind them
to be exploited by late midfielders, forwards or wingers. Decent ability to play with his back to the goal, Schick receives the ball and hold up as teammates’
advances or after a support move through his rotation prepares the 1vs1 situation – using his body with cleverness and his decent pace attending
to his physical profile to take advantage. Patrik Schick appeared into finishing zones inside the opposite 18-yard box with good timings, composure
and determination to face the goal (astute off-the-ball movements in and around the opposite’ box). Patrik Schick has vision and displayed during the
competition a decent ability to make some good pass (eventually some killer assist into the box), as well as, to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates.
Good shooting skills with his left preferred and accurate foot (should improve his ambidexterity playing with his right weaker foot) and heading technique
also. Decent decision taking on the ball, even if sometimes Patrik Schick could be more effective and consistent.
Determined, Patrik Schick tried to disturb/pressure the first moments of the opposite’ build-up process, displaying concerns to perform the «defensive
forward duties» looking for a possible interception throughout the matches. Decent physical conditions and clever body use to pressure the opponents’ but
for sure Patrik Schick hasn’t an impressive defensive technique.
Patrik Schick understands reasonably well the importance of an effective pressure to stop or disturb the opposite’ plays at early stages. Decent physical
conditions to react to the possession losses with constancy during matches.
Patrick Schick offered solutions for his team like a «target-man» (playing with his back to the goal and linking-up the team’s midfield and forward plays/
eventually being used to do some first aerial flick) or performed more like a «poacher» trying to beat the offside trap (clever off-the-ball movements)
exploiting directly the offensive depth. Decent decision taking on the ball, even if sometimes Patrik Schick could be more effective and consistent.
SET PIECES
• (Attacking): Set pieces aerial threat [corners and indirect free-kicks]. Direct free-kicks and penalty taker.
• (Defending): Inside of own 18-yard box for man or zonal marking at corners and indirect free-kicks. On the wall barrier at direct free-kicks.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Patrik Schick was a key-unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign as the top goalscorer of the
competition.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Patrik Schick has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Patrik Schick remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game, then he can become a regular starter for the main National Team of Czech Republic.
COMPETITION REPORT
2017 UEFA EUROPEAN U-21 CHAMPIONSHIP / QUALIFYING HOT PROSPECT
DANIEL BACHMANN
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name DANIEL BACHMANN
Date of Birth 09-07-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Austria
Preferred Position Goalkeeper
Other(s) -
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Stoke City (U23) / England / Premier League 2
League
COMPETITION ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Daniel Bachmann was an important unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign.
Bachmann played all 12 matches (1080 minutes) that his team made at this competition, delivered many relevant individual actions (eventually his best
performances were against Spain at Play-offs) and revealed himself as one of the most reliable goalkeeping prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW: Daniel Bachmann played as Goalkeeper with 4 defenders ahead of him. Bachmann stood out for his determination, composure, positioning
between the posts, physical power, spatial control of the goal, 1vs1 technique and reflexes providing many important saves for his team throughout the
matches. However, Daniel Bachmann still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Goalkeeper with great body mass ratio, physical strength/power/presence and spatial control of the goal. Average agility, coordination and pace attending
to his physical profile, even if Daniel Bachmann may struggle a bit to change pace/accelerating at short-distances and cover the back of the defence when
necessary. Good jumping and reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’.
MENTAL
Good composure, attitude, determination, concentration and commitment. Good communication to adjust some positional issue that may happen with the
defensive line teammates’. Confident at most part of the times along the tournament.
COMPETITION REPORT
Even if Daniel Bachmann hasn’t an impressive ball control technique, the Austrian Goalkeeper displayed some concerns to provide safe passing lines to
the teammates’ at first moments of the build-up process, as well as, a reasonable ability to deliver simple passes (should improve his vision and passing
accuracy at medium-long distances) or strong clearances with his right preferred foot (lacks ambidexterity when used his left weaker foot). Good and
precise throwing at medium-long distances. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but lacks some consistency and criteria. Bachmann still has
margin to work and improve becoming a more reliable and useful «ball-playing Goalkeeper» for his team.
Concentrated and determined with a good positioning between the posts at most of part the times, Daniel Bachmann displayed great reflexes and spatial
control of the goal, providing many important saves for his team throughout the matches. Great 1vs1 technique (really impressive against Spain at Play-
offs), average handling and deflection technique (which Bachmann still has margin for improvements becoming more consistent). Good jumping and
reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’ but it was visible some precipitations/hesitations at his decisions when called to leave the goal line, as
well as, some aerial balls trajectories perception issues which Daniel Bachmann needs to improve (becoming more consistent and reliable at this kind of
situations).
Daniel Bachman was focused at most part of the times preparing an eventual ball at the back of the defence but it was visible some hesitations to leave
the 6-yard box (lacks bravery). Bachman may struggle a bit to change pace/accelerating at short-medium distances and cover the defensive line when
necessary. The Austrian goalkeeper still needs to work to become a more reliable and effective «sweeper-keeper».
Even if Daniel Bachmann hasn’t an impressive ball control technique, the Austrian Goalkeeper displayed some concerns to provide safe passing lines to
the teammates’ at first moments of the build-up process, as well as, a reasonable ability to deliver simple passes (should improve his vision and passing
accuracy at medium-long distances) or strong clearances with his right preferred foot (eventually generating a possible counter-attack opportunity by this
way). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but lacks some consistency and criteria.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Daniel Bachmann was a good unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying Play-offs campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Daniel Bachmann has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Bachmann remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of
his game (mainly consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some top division European football club or eventually achieve the main National Team
of his country at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
LINUS WAHLQVIST
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name Rolf LINUS WAHLQVIST
Date of Birth 11-11-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Sweden
Preferred Position Right-back
Other(s) Right Centre-back / Left Centre-back / Left-back
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / IFK Norrköping / Sweden / Allsvenskan
League
OVERVIEW
Linus Wahlqvist was a good unit for Sweden at this 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Wahlqvist played 10 (874 minutes) of
the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored one goal, provided one assist, delivered many other relevant individual actions and
revealed himself as one of the most interesting Right-back prospects of all tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Linus Wahlqvist played as a Right-Back in 1-4-4-2 tactical formation. Wahlqvist stood out as a determined and charismatic Right-back with good physical
conditions (pace/natural fitness/stamina) to do energetic runs down the flank, good in progression ball control, off-the-ball movements/«overlapping»
timings to support the offensive moment, as well as, good defensive anticipation/positional sense providing some important interceptions, clearances and
tackles for his team throughout the matches. However, for sure Linus Wahlqvist still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, natural fitness and stamina to do many energetic runs down the flank during matches. Good change
of pace/acceleration, reaction and coordination to take advantage at 1vs1 situations (offensive/defensive duels). Good jumping and decent aerial ability
(reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’ at aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, determined and focused with good rate of individual/collective work. Good attitude and charisma, Linus Wahlqvist seemed an ambitious
player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Linus Wahlqvist understands well the best moment to go forward using his cleverness at off-the-ball movements/«overlapping» timings to take advantage
of free spaces into opposite’ half doing many energetic straight runs down the flank. On the ball Wahlqvist played mainly in 1-2 combinations with
teammates but also revealed a decent in progression ball control, clever body use to protect the possession and change of pace to create some troubles at
1vs1 offensive situations. Decent in progression crossing skills from wider areas at his last offensive third intrusions (which Wahlqvist still needs to work,
becoming more consistent). Decent ambidexterity using his left weaker foot at simpler executions, vision and passing skills at short-medium distances.
However, for sure Linus Wahlqvist still has margin to be more effective at most part of the aspects of his interventions when team has possession (decision
taking on the ball included). Good throw-ins at medium distances. Penalty taker.
Linus Wahlqvist was determined, concentrated and revealed a good defensive positional/anticipation sense at most part of the times, providing some
important interceptions, clearances or even tackles for his team throughout the matches. Decent reaction to the opponents’ acceleration and decent
ability to pressure them, even if in front of very skilful ones with great short-dribbling and acceleration skills, Wahlqvist may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive
situations. Good aerial ability at defensive situations.
Good reaction to the loss of the ball and change of pace/natural fitness/stamina to recover the defensive positioning or to adjust some positional issue
that may happen at the back of the defence (defensive depth covering) as fast as possible. However, sometimes Linus Wahlqvist needs to define with more
wisdom/cleverness the timing of some first time «tackling/marking approaches» to the opponents’ in possession, avoiding precipitations or eventually
expose his team to a possible defensive inferiority in a second moment.
Linus Wahlqvist usually played it simple in a first moment but always lurking for a possible offensive depth exploitation/1-2 combination with some teammate
or took himself some speedy progressions with the possession to explore some defensive opposite inferiority. Clever off-the-ball movements/«overlapping»
timings trying to support the team’s offensive moment as fast attack/counter-attack threat. Decent decision taking on the ball but for sure Linus Wahlqvist
still has margin for improvements, becoming more consistent and effective.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Linus Wahlqvist was a good unit for Sweden at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Linus Wahlqvist has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Wahlqvist remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game, then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Swedish one or eventually a regular starter for the
main National Team of Sweden.
COMPETITION REPORT
PHILLIPP MWENE
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name PHILLIPP MWENE
Date of Birth 29-01-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Austria/Kenya
Preferred Position Right-back
Other(s) Left-back / Right Winger
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / 1.FC Kaiserslautern / Germany / 2.Bundesliga
League
OVERVIEW
Philipp Mwene was a good unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign. Mwene played 9
(810 minutes) of the total 12 matches that his team made at this competition, provided one assist (against Finland/Group Stage home match), delivered
some relevant individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most interesting «attacking-minded» Right-back prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Philipp Mwene played as a Right-Back in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Mwene stood out for his impressive change of pace/acceleration skills, agility, fast
direction shifts, clever off-the-ball/«overlapping» movements to support team’s offensive moment and decent defensive anticipation sense. However, for
sure Philipp Mwene still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Short player with good natural fitness and stamina to do many energetic runs down the flank during the matches. Even if in front of «outmuscle» or
physically stronger opponents’ Phillipp Mwene may struggle a bit, the Austrian Right-back revealed a clever body use at 1vs1 situations, anticipating or
avoiding the impact. Impressive change of pace/acceleration, reaction, agility (fast direction shifts) and coordination to take advantage at 1vs1 offensive/
defensive duels. Good jumping but no aerial power dominance at aerial duels contact situations (despite of it, Phillipp Mwene anticipated the aerial
trajectories of the ball with good effectiveness at most part of the times winning many duels against tallest and physically stronger opponents’).
MENTAL
Determined with good rate of individual and collective work. Ambitious and a little eccentric (sometimes tends to be naive committing some precipitations/
out of time/unaware interventions).
COMPETITION REPORT
Phillipp Mwene understands well the best moment to go forward, using his cleverness and good off-the-ball movements/«overlapping» timings to take
advantage of free spaces into opposite’ half doing many energetic runs down the flank. On the ball Philipp Mwene played mainly in one-two combinations
with teammates but also revealed a good technique on the ball, short-dribbling skills, great agility, coordination and change of pace/acceleration to create
troubles at 1vs1 offensive situations. Decent in progression crossing skills but for sure Phillipp Mwene still has margin for improvements, becoming more
consistent and effective. Mwene should improve as well his decision taking on the ball since he tends to take naive ones which may expose his team to
some opposite fast counter-attacks.
Great change of pace/acceleration skills and agility (fast direction shifts) to react to the opponents’ acceleration at 1vs1 defensive situations or eventually
to adjust some positional issue, even in front of «outmuscle» opponents’ Phillipp Mwene may struggle a bit at contact situations. Despite of his good
defensive anticipation sense, Mwene should improve his defensive tactical/positional awareness avoiding some precipitated first time «marking/tackling
approaches» to the opponents’ in possession which eventually expose his team to some defensive inferiority in a second instance.
Good reaction to the loss of the ball and great change of pace/acceleration skills to adjust some positional issue that may happen at the back of the
defence (defensive depth covering). However, sometimes Mwene should be better-positioned to prepare the recovery moment with more effectiveness
and needs to define with more wisdom/cleverness the timing of some first time «tackling/marking approaches» to the opponents’ in possession, avoiding
precipitations or eventually expose the team at the back to some defensive inferiority.
Always lurking for a possible offensive depth exploitation/1-2 combination with some teammate or took himself some speedy progressions with the
possession to explore some defensive opposite inferiority. Clever off-the-ball movements/«overlapping» timings trying to support team’s offensive
moment. However, Phillipp Mwene should improve his decision taking on the ball since he tends to take naive ones which may expose his team to some
opposite fast counter-attacks.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Phillipp Mwene was a good unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying Play-offs campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Phillipp Mwene has a decent potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Phillipp Mwene remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (mainly mental and consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some top division European football club or eventually achieve the main
National Team of Austria at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
ALEŠ MATĚJŮ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ALEŠ MATĚJŮ
Date of Birth 03-06-1996 (20)
Preferred Position Right-Back
Other(s) Right Centre-back / Left Centre-back / Left-back
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Viktoria Plzeň / Czech Republic / Czech Liga
League
OVERVIEW
Aleš Matějů was a good unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Matějů played 7 (620
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, provided one assist, delivered some other relevant individual actions and revealed
himself as one of the most interesting Right-back prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Aleš Matějů played as a Right-Back in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Matějů stood out as a determined Right-back with good physical
conditions (pace/natural fitness/stamina) to do energetic runs down the flank, good in progression ball control, off-the-ball movements/«overlapping»
timings to support the offensive moment, as well as, good defensive anticipation/positional sense providing some important interceptions, clearances and
tackles for his team throughout the matches. However, for sure Aleš Matějů still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, natural fitness and stamina to do many energetic runs down the flank during matches. Good change
of pace/acceleration, reaction and coordination to take advantage at 1vs1 situations (offensive/defensive duels). Good jumping and decent aerial ability
(reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’ at aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, determined and focused with good rate of individual/collective work. Good attitude and charisma, Aleš Matějů seemed an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Aleš Matějů understands well the best moment to go forward using his cleverness at off-the-ball movements/«overlapping» timings to take advantage of
free spaces into opposite’ half doing many energetic straight runs down the flank. On the ball Matějů played mainly in 1-2 combinations with teammates
but also revealed a decent in progression ball control, clever body use to protect the possession and change of pace to create some troubles at 1vs1
offensive situations (even if Matějů hasn’t an impressive dribbling technique). Decent in progression crossing skills from wider areas at his last offensive
third intrusions (which Aleš Matějů still needs to work, becoming more consistent). Decent vision and passing skills at short-medium distances, as well as,
ambidexterity using his left weaker foot at simpler executions. Despite of his decent conditions, Aleš Matějů still has margin to be more effective at most
part of the aspects of his interventions when team has possession (decision taking on the ball included). Good throw-ins at medium distances.
Aleš Matějů was determined, concentrated and revealed a good defensive positional/anticipation sense providing important interceptions, clearances
or tackles for his team throughout the matches., even if sometimes could define with more wisdom and cleverness some first time «marking/tackling
approaches» to the opponents’ in possession, avoiding to expose his team to a possible defensive inferiority in a second instance. Decent reaction to
the opponents’ acceleration and decent ability to pressure them, even if in front of very skilful ones with great short-dribbling and acceleration skills, Aleš
Matějů may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations. Good aerial ability at defensive situations.
Good reaction to the loss of the ball and change of pace/natural fitness/stamina to recover the defensive positioning or to adjust some positional issue
that may happen at the back of the defence (defensive depth covering) as fast as possible. However, sometimes Aleš Matějů needs to define with more
wisdom/cleverness the timing of some first time «tackling/marking approaches» to the opponents’ in possession, avoiding precipitations or eventually
expose his team to a possible defensive inferiority in a second moment.
Aleš Matějů usually played it simple in a first moment but always lurking for a possible offensive depth exploitation/1-2 combination with some teammate
or took himself some speedy progressions with the possession to explore some defensive opposite inferiority. Clever off-the-ball movements/«overlapping»
timings trying to support the team’s offensive moment as fast attack/counter-attack threat. Decent decision taking on the ball but for sure Aleš Matějů still
has margin for improvements, becoming more consistent and effective.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Aleš Matějů was a good unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Matějů remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his game, then he
can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Czech one or eventually achieve the main National Team of Czech
Republic at short-medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
CHRISTIAN SCHOISSENGEYR
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name CHRISTIAN Junior SCHOISSENGEYR
Date of Birth 18-10-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Dominican Republic/Austria
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / SK Sturm Graz / Austria / Bundesliga
League
OVERVIEW
Christian Schoissengeyr was an important unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign.
Schoissengeyr played 7 (630 minutes) of the total 12 matches that his team made at this competition, scored one goal (decisive one against Faroe Islands/
Group Stage away match), delivered many other relevant individual actions (eventually his best performances were against Spain at Play-offs) and revealed
himself as one of the most interesting Centre-back prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Christian Schoissengeyr played as Right and Left Centre-Back in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Schoissengeyr stood out for his determination, leadership
skills, physical strength, natural fitness, defensive anticipation sense and aerial ability, providing many key interceptions, clearances and tackles for his
team along the tournament. However, for sure Christian Schoissengeyr still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Good body mass ratio, natural fitness, stamina and physical strength. Decent change of pace and coordination attending to his physical profile but in front
of opponents’ with great short-dribbling and acceleration skills Christian Schoissengeyr may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations (committing fouls
too often/lacks some reaction or agility to the opponents’ acceleration). Good jumping and aerial power/ability.
MENTAL
Confident, committed and determined. Good rate of individual/collective work. Christian Schoissengeyr seemed to be an ambitious player and revealed
some leadership skills. A little temperamental.
COMPETITION REPORT
As a «ball-playing Centre-back», Christian Schoissengeyr preferred to play it simple at most part of the times but tried as well some mid-long passes to the
teammates positioned higher up the pitch (which Schoissengeyr still has margin to improve: consistency/accuracy) or eventually took some progressions
with the possession to exploit some spaces into opposite’ midfield first half (even if Schoissengeyr hasn’t an impressive first touch or ball control/
dribbling technique, the Austrian Centre-back displayed cleverness using his body at 1vs1 offensive situations). Right footed Centre-back with an average
ambidexterity playing with his left foot at simple passes/clearances. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but when under tight pressure took
some risky/precipitated ones that Schoissengeyr should moderate with more composure and criteria. Set pieces aerial threat.
Confident and determined, Christian Schoissengeyr provided many important interceptions, clearances and tackles using his good defensive positional/
anticipation sense and displayed tactical concerns to cover some positional issue that may happen with teammates. However, when in front of opponents’
with great short-dribbling and acceleration skills, Christian Schoissengeyr may struggle a bit (decent ability to pressure opponents’/clever body use at 1vs1
defensive situations but tends to commit fouls too often/lacks some reaction or agility to the opponents’ acceleration). Good aerial power/ability/aerial
balls trajectories reading at defensive aerial duels.
Decent pace to adjust some positional issue that may happen at the back of the defence with some teammate of the defensive line or eventually some
late defensive transition of one of the team’s midfielder (closing spaces between team’s defensive and midfield lines). However, sometimes Christian
Schoissengeyr should define with more cleverness the exact timing to pressure/trying to tackle the opponent’ in possession at a first moment avoiding
expose the team at the back to some defensive inferiority in a second one.
Christian Schoissengeyr preferred to play it simple at most part of the times but he tried as well some mid-long passes to the teammates positioned
higher up the pitch looking to generate counter-attack opportunities from deep (which Schoissengeyr still has margin to improve: consistency/accuracy) or
eventually took some progressions with the possession to exploit some spaces into opposite’ midfield first half. Decent timings and decision taking on the
ball but when under tight pressure took some risky/precipitated ones that Schoissengeyr should moderate with more composure and criteria.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Christian Schoissengeyr was an important unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying Play-offs campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Christian Schoissengeyr has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Schoissengeyr remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game, then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Austrian one or eventually achieve the
main National Team of Austria at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
PHILIPP LIENHART
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name PHILIPP LIENHART
Date of Birth 11-07-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Austria
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Real Madrid Castilla / Spain / Segunda División B
League
OVERVIEW
Philipp Lienhart was a good unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign. Lienhart played
11 (990 minutes) of the total 12 matches that his team made at this competition, scored one goal (against Germany/Group Stage home match), delivered
many other relevant individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most interesting Centre-back prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Philipp Lienhart played as Right and Left Centre-back in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Lienhart revealed himself as a determined and committed Centre-back
with some leadership skills, good natural fitness, pace and defensive anticipation sense, providing many key interceptions, clearances and tackles for his
team along the competition. However, for sure Philipp Lienhart still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, decent strength, natural fitness and stamina (which he can still improve) who feels reasonably comfortable in front of
physically strong forwards. Decent agility, coordination and change of pace, as well as, reaction to the opponents’ acceleration (even if he may struggle a
bit in front of very skilful players with short-acceleration/dribbling/fast direction shifts - clever body use at 1vs1 defensive situations despite of it). Good
jumping and decent aerial ability for a Centre-back (anticipating the aerial trajectories of the ball at aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed, confident and determined at most part of the times during the competition. Good rate of individual/collective work. Philipp
Lienhart seemed to be an ambitious player and revealed some leadership skills.
COMPETITION REPORT
Philipp Lienhart revealed himself as a Centre Back who feels reasonably comfortable with the possession and knows how to use his skills to be part
of the team’s build-up process at the first instances. Even if Lienhart preferred to play it simple at most part of the times, the Austrian Centre-back
tried as well some passes at medium and long distances to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch whenever possible – which Lienhart can still
improve becoming more consistent/effective - or eventually took some speedy progresses with the possession/exploiting spaces into first half of the
opposite’ midfield as «ball-playing Centre-back» (not more than average technique on ball control and dribbling/clever body use at 1vs1 offensive situations,
protecting the possession). However, when under tight pressure sometimes Philipp Lienhart took too risky decisions (precipitated) that he should moderate
with more sapience and cleverness.
Determined, committed and concentrated at most part of the times, Philipp Lienhart provided many important clearances, interceptions and tackles for
his team throughout the matches, using his good defensive anticipation sense. Good ability to pressure the opponent’ and reaction to the opponents’
acceleration, even if in front of very skilful players with great rotation moves/fast direction shifts/short-dribbling skills Philipp Lienhart may struggle a bit
at 1vs1 defensive situations (committing fouls too often). Lienhart displayed as well concerns to cover teammates’ of the defensive line or even some
late defensive transition of one of the team’s midfielders (closing spaces between defence and midfield). Good defensive positional/tactical awareness
in general, even if sometimes Philipp Lienhart should define with more cleverness the exact timing to leave his positioning and try to tackle/mark the
opponent’ in possession, avoiding expose his team to a possible defensive inferiority in a second moment. Good aerial balls trajectories reading at most
part of the times (anticipating opponents’ at aerial duels). However, for sure that Philipp Lienhart still has margin to be more consistent at most part of the
aspects.
Philipp Lienhart usually played it simple to remove the ball from the pressure zone but as a «ball-playing Centre-back», when identified some chance,
Lienhart tried to launch some teammate at the back of the opposite defences through his passing skills at medium and long distances – which Lienhart can
still improve becoming more consistent/effective – looking to generate counter-attack opportunities from deep or eventually took some speedy progresses
with the ball to exploit spaces into first half of the opposite’ midfield (not more than basic technique on ball control and dribbling). However, when under
tight pressure, sometimes Philipp Lienhart took too risky decisions (precipitations) that he should moderate with more sapience and cleverness.
Philipp Lienhart usually played it simple to remove the ball from the pressure zone but as a «ball-playing Centre-back», when identified some chance, Lienhart
tried to launch some teammate at the back of the opposite defences through his passing skills at medium and long distances – which Lienhart can still
improve becoming more consistent/effective – looking to generate counter-attack opportunities from deep or eventually took some speedy progresses
with the ball to exploit spaces into first half of the opposite’ midfield (not more than basic technique on ball control and dribbling). However, when under
tight pressure, sometimes Philipp Lienhart took too risky decisions (precipitations) that he should moderate with more sapience and cleverness.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Philipp Lienhart has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Philipp Lienhart remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (mainly consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some European top division football club or eventually achieve the main National
Team of Austria at medium-long term.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Philipp Lienhart has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Philipp Lienhart remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (mainly consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some European top division football club or eventually achieve the main National
Team of Austria at medium-long term.
COMPETITION REPORT
CHRISTOPH MARTSCHINKO
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name CHRISTOPH MARTSCHINKO
Date of Birth 13-02-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Austria
Preferred Position Left-back
Other(s) Left Wing-back / Left Midfielder
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / Austria Wien / Austria / Bundesliga
League
OVERVIEW
Christoph Martschinko was a good unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign.
Martschinko played 11 (990 minutes) of the total 12 matches that his team made at this competition, provided one assist (against Azerbaijan at Group
Stage home match), delivered some other relevant individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most interesting Left-back prospects of the
tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Christoph Martschinko played as Left-back in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Martschinko stood out as a determined Left-back with good change of pace/
acceleration skills and agility which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations (defensive/offensive duels) presenting as well good
forward/off-the-ball/«overlapping» timings to support the offensive moment. Decent defensive reliability but Christoph Martschinko still has margin for
improvements, becoming more consistent.
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina to do energetic runs down the flank during matches. Good agility, coordination and change
of pace/acceleration skills which Martschinko knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations (defensive/offensive duels), even if he may struggle
a bit in front of very skilful players with great short-dribbling/acceleration skills at 1vs1 defensive situations. Decent jumping, but Christoph Martschinko
hasn’t an impressive aerial power dominance (reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’ at aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed and determined at most part of the times. Good rate of individual/collective work. Christoph Martschinko seemed an ambitious
player. A little temperamental.
COMPETITION REPORT
Christoph Martschinko revealed a good change of pace/acceleration skills, decent ball control technique/dribbling, agility and coordination which he
knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 offensive situations, looking for a possible forward run and offensive depth spaces exploitations down the
flank oftentimes, taking speedy progresses with the ball or playing in 1-2 combinations/first touch style of play with some teammate. Good «overlapping»/
off-the-ball movements timings and decent crossing skills - stopped or in progression. Decent passing ability at medium-distances and average shooting
skills. Good throw-ins, Martschinko can put the ball at medium-distances with ease. However, Christoph Martschinko still has margin to be more consistent
at his decision taking on the ball (mainly at last offensive third) avoiding expose his team to a possible fast counter-attack.
Determined and concentrated at most part of the times, Christoph Martschinko provided some good interceptions/clearances/tackles for his team during
the competition using his good defensive anticipation sense, agility, reaction to the opponents’ acceleration and decent ability to pressure them, even if in
front of «outmuscle» opponents’ or very skilful players with great short-dribbling/acceleration skills Martschinko may struggle a bit. Christoph Martschinko
can manage with more cleverness his «tackling approaches/timings» and the distance of the defensive inner line between him and the Centre-back of his
playing side as well to avoid expose the team to some inferiority/1vs2 situation (lacks some defensive positional/tactical cleverness).
Good reaction to the loss of the possession and change of pace/acceleration skills to adjust some positional issue that may happen at the back of
the defence. However, sometimes Christoph Martschinko should define with more cleverness his first time «tackling approaches» to the opponent’ in
possession, avoiding expose the team at the back to an eventual defensive inferiority in a second moment. Christoph Martschinko should improve as well
his positioning to prepare better the recovery moment (avoiding give his back to the opponents’).
Always looking for a possible 1-2 combination with some teammate or exploit himself, through his ability to takes speedy progresses with the possession,
any opposite defensive inferiority. Good «overlapping»/off-the-ball movements/timings and effective offensive support (on and off the ball) as a fast
counter-attack threat. However, Christoph Martschinko still has margin for improvements at his decision taking on the ball (mainly at the last offensive
third), avoiding some decisions that may expose the team to some opposite fast counter-attack.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Christoph Martschinko was a good unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying Play-offs campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Christoph Martschinko has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Christoph Martschinko remaining focused on his path and improve
some aspects of his game, then Martschinko can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Austrian one or
eventually achieve the main National Team of his country at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
STANISLAV LOBOTKA
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name STANISLAV LOBOTKA
Date of Birth 22-11-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Slovakia
Preferred Position Defensive Midfielder
Other(s) Centre Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Nordsjælland / Denmark / Superliga
League
OVERVIEW
Stanislav Lobotka was an important unit for Slovakia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Lobotka played all 8
(720 minutes) of the total 8 matches that his team made at this competition, scored one goal (against Turkey/Group Stage away match), provided 1 assist
(against Belarus at Group Stage home match), delivered many other relevant individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most reliable defensive
midfielder prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Stanislav Lobotka played mainly as a «creative holding midfielder» in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Stanislav Lobotka stood out for his attitude,
teamwork and leadership skills as team captain, defensive contribution, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, vision and passing ability providing
dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease. However, for sure Stanislav Lobotka still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Short player with decent body mass ratio, stamina and natural fitness, even if Lobotka may struggle a bit in front of «outmuscle» opponents’. Good change
of pace/acceleration, agility (fast direction shifts) and coordination. Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1
situations). Good change of pace/acceleration, agility (fast direction shifts) and coordination. Decent jumping but no aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed and determined with great rate of individual and collective work. Stanislav Lobotka displayed some leadership skills as team
captain and revealed himself as an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a «creative holding midfielder» (or sometimes like a «deep-lying playmaker»), Stanislav Lobotka displayed cleverness at his off-the-ball
movements and a good composure on the ball, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process. Even if Lobotka preferred to play it simple at most part
of the times (dictating tempo/managing the possession/«playmaking style of play»), Stanislav revealed vision and passing ability, trying to deliver some
good ones to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch or eventually progressed with the ball to exploit any spaces into opposite’ half, using his good
close ball control and dribbling skills. Good conditions to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates or eventually to appear near the opposite 18-yard box in
a second moment to try a possible shot on goal (which Lobotka still has margin for improvements). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most
part of the times, even if Lobotka still has margin to be more consistent. Set pieces taker.
Good concentration, determination and commitment performing as a «ball-winning/recovery» midfielder but lacks some defensive technique to pressure
tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles against physically powerful opponents’ in 1vs1 defensive situations. However, good defensive
anticipation sense, positional and tactical awareness, providing some important interceptions/clearances for his team throughout the matches.
Determined reaction to the loss of the ball, Stanislav Lobotka understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate and pressure the opposite’
plays at early stages. Good change of pace/acceleration to adjust some positional issue that may happen at the back of the defence or eventually with
some late defensive transition of one of the most advanced midfielders (closing spaces between team’s midfield and defensive lines). However, Stanislav
Lobotka needs to define better (with more cleverness) the exact timing to pressure/marking/trying to tackle the opponents’ in a first moment, avoiding
precipitations and expose the team at the back to some defensive inferiority in a second one.
Stanislav Lobotka usually decided well between taking risky decisions (delivering some through or good mid-long passes to launch teammates at the back
of the opposite defences, generating counter-attack opportunities) or keeping the possession/dictating tempo (playing it simple and removing the ball from
the pressure zone until better chance), even if sometimes seemed that Lobotka could be a little bit more consistent (mainly when under tight pressure).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Stanislav Lobotka was an important unit for Slovakia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Stanislav Lobotka has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Lobotka remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game, then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Danish one or eventually achieve the main National
Team of Slovakia as a regular starter at short-medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
CHRISTIAN NØRGAARD
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name CHRISTIAN NØRGAARD
Date of Birth 10-03-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Denmark
Other(s) Centre Left Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Centre Right Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Brøndby IF / Denmark / Superliga
League
OVERVIEW
Christian Nørgaard was a good unit for Denmark at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Nørgaard played 9 (651
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, provided 1 assist (against Armenia at Group Stage away match), delivered many
other relevant individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most exciting midfield prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Christian Nørgaard played as a Defensive/Centre Midfielder («creative holding midfielder»/«deep-lying playmaker» - once as «advanced playmaker») in
1-4-4-1-1/1-4-4-2/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Nørgaard stood out as a determined and committed midfielder with some leadership skills, natural fitness,
good vision, passing ability and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements who sees the game differently to most, performing as an «orchestrator» and
providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease. Good defensive tactical/positional awareness.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina. Average agility and pace with good coordination attending to his physical profile. Clever
body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 offensive/defensive duels) but in front of very skilful players with great short-
dribbling and acceleration skills, Christian Nørgaard may struggle a bit in 1vs1 defensive situations. Decent jumping and aerial ability (even if Christian
Nørgaard still has margin to improve his aerial balls trajectories perception/anticipation sense).
MENTAL
Concentrated, determined and committed with good reading of the game. Great rate of individual/collective work. Ambitious player with good composure
and some leadership skills.
COMPETITION REPORT
Christian Nørgaard performed as «creative holding midfielder» or more like a «deep-lying playmaker» who took a major impact being part of team’s build-
up process, using his vision and passing skills to maintain the link between defence, midfield and attack (playmaking style of play/dictating tempo when
necessary as an «orchestrator»). Nørgaard is clever/creative at his moves, appearing into free inner spaces to receive and progress with the ball (good
ball control and clever body use to protect the possession, dragging his team up the pitch/attracting the opponents’ at the first moments to deliver some
good through pass to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch in a second one). Christian Nørgaard also appeared near the opposite 18-yard box in
a second instance trying to create impact at last offensive third plays (delivering some last/killer through pass or eventually trying a possible shot on goal
from distance). Good timings, criteria and decision taking on the ball at most part of the interventions.
Christian Nørgaard understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate the opposite’ plays and has a good defensive tactical/positional
awareness to provide interceptions/clearances (or even tackles) for his team (concerned to close spaces between team’s defensive and midfield lines).
Decent ability to pressure the opponents’ and reaction to the opponents’ acceleration but in front of very skilful players with great short-dribbling and
acceleration skills, Christian Nørgaard may struggle a bit in 1vs1 defensive situations.
Good reaction to the loss of the ball, Christian Nørgaard understands well the importance of a good positioning to anticipate/disturb the opposite’ plays
at early stages. Decent change of pace and natural fitness to adjust/recover the defensive positioning, even if in front of very skilful opponents’ with great
short-dribbling and acceleration skills Nørgaard may struggle a bit (committing fouls too often).
Christian Nørgaard usually decided well the transition and played it simple for a teammate to remove the ball from the pressure zone (dictating tempo/
managing the possession) but with his good vision and passing ability, Nørgaard can deliver some good one to the teammates positioned higher up the
pitch generating counter-attack opportunities (eventually taking progresses with the ball/dragging his team up the pitch). Good timing approaches to the
last offensive third in a second moment lurking for a possible shot from distance or to deliver some last «killer» pass.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Christian Nørgaard was a good unit for Denmark at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Christian Nørgaard has a very interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Nørgaard remaining focused on his path, then he can become
a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Danish one or eventually achieve the main National Team of Denmark at short-
medium term as a regular starter.
COMPETITION REPORT
EMMANOUIL SIOPIS
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name EMMANOUIL SIOPIS
Date of Birth 14-05-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Greece
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Panionios G.S.S. FC / Greece / Super League
League
OVERVIEW
Emmanouil Siopis was a good unit for Greece at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European Championship U-21 qualifying campaign. Siopis played 10 (804
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, provided 1 assist (against Liechtenstein at Group Stage home match), delivered
many other relevant individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most interesting midfield prospects of all tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Emmanouil «Manolis» Siopis played as a Defensive Midfielder/«creative holding midfielder» in 1-4-4-2/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Siopis stood out as a
determined and committed midfielder with natural leadership skills, great rate of individual and collective work who feels comfortable with the ball being
part of the team’s build-up process at the first instances (good vision and passing ability), maintaining the link between defence-midfield-attack, as well
as, for his defensive anticipation sense/tactical/positional awareness, providing many key interceptions/clearances/tackles for his team throughout the
matches.
PHYSICAL
Short player with good natural fitness and stamina. Good agility, coordination and change of pace/acceleration skills which he knows how to use to take
advantage at 1vs1 situations (defensive/offensive), even if Emmanouil Siopis may struggle a bit in front of «outmuscle» opponents (clever body use despite
of it, anticipating or avoiding the impact). Decent jumping and anticipation sense but no aerial power dominance at all (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed and determined at most part of the times during the competition. Great rate of individual/collective work. Emmanouil Siopis
seemed an ambitious player with natural leadership skills.
COMPETITION REPORT
Like a «creative holding midfielder» on the field, Emmanouil Siopis revealed himself as a midfielder who feels very comfortable with the ball, playing it
simple at most part of the times (dictating tempo when necessary), leaving the possession from the pressure zone but looking for a possible offensive
depth exploitation by some through pass or an eventual progression with the ball (clever body use protecting the possession and good short-dribbling skills
which he knows how to use to take advantage in 1vs1 offensive situations). Clever off-the-ball movements, vision and passing ability at short and medium
distances, Siopis always trying to keep the ball moving, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process («playmaking» style of play/maintaining the
link between defence, midfield and attack) with an effective decision taking/criteria on the ball at most part of the times. Possible indirect free-kicks taker.
Good attitude, determination and defensive anticipation sense, Emmanouil Siopis provided many key-interceptions/clearances/tackles for his team
along the competition. Decent defensive technique and good defensive positional/tactical awareness, alert to cover some teammate of the defensive
line or some late defensive transition of one of the most creative midfielders, as well as, a good reaction to the opponents’ acceleration at 1vs1 defensive
situations and ability to pressure them – even if Siopis may struggle a bit in front of «outmuscle» opponents’. However, Emmanouil Siopis was one of the
most reliable players of his team at this moment of the game.
Good reaction and attitude to the possession losses at most part of the times, as well as, good change pace/acceleration skills to adjust some positional
issue as fast as possible. Emmanouil Siopis understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate the opponents’ plays at early stages, even if
sometimes Siopis should define/manage better his timings to approach the opponent’ in possession/trying to tackle at the first moment, avoiding expose
the team to some defensive inferiority in a second one.
Emmanouil Siopis usually decided well the transition and played it safe for a teammate to remove the ball from the pressure zone taking a major impact at
first instances of the team’s build-up process (dictating tempo/«playmaking style of play») but with his good vision and passing ability, Siopis can launch
as well some teammate at the back of the opposite’ defences by some through pass or eventually takes himself some progression with the ball to exploit
any opposite inferiority generating counter-attack opportunities.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Emmanouil Siopis was a good unit for Greece at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European Championship U-21 qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Emmanouil Siopis has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Siopis remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of
his game, then he can become a good unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Greek one or eventually achieve the main National
Team of his country at short-medium term as a regular starter.
COMPETITION REPORT
RÚBEN NEVES
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name RÚBEN Diogo da Silva NEVES
Date of Birth 13-03-1997 (19)
Nation(s) Portugal
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Porto / Portugal / Primeira Liga
League
OVERVIEW
Rúben Neves was an important unit for Portugal at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Rúben Neves played 7
(586 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored two goals (against Albania and Liechtenstein both at Group Stage
away matches), provided one assist (against Albania at Group Stage away match), delivered many other relevant individual actions and revealed himself
as one of the most exciting and valuable midfield prospects of all tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Rúben Neves played as a Defensive/Centre Midfielder («creative holding midfielder» or more like a «deep-lying playmaker») in 1-4-3-1-2/1-4-1-4-1/1-4-3-
3 tactical formations. Rúben Neves stood out for his determination, charisma, leadership skills, vision, passing ability and cleverness at his off-the-ball
movements, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease, as well as, for his teamwork and defensive contribution.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina (it was visible improvements at this last few times even if Rúben Neves still has margin to
manage his effort with more efficiency during matches). Good change of pace, agility and coordination but in front of very skilful players with great short-
dribbling/acceleration skills Rúben Neves may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations. Clever body use protecting the possession or diverting opponents’
at 1vs1 situations (offensive/defensive). Good jumping and decent aerial ability (even if Rúben Neves still has margin for improvements becoming more
effective at aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, focused and determined at most part of the times with good rate of individual/collective work. Ambitious with charisma, attitude and
leadership skills.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as «creative holding midfielder» or more like a «deep-lying playmaker», Rúben Neves revealed cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, vision and
passing ability at all distances, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease – dictating tempo/managing the possession - helping Centre-
backs at the first instances whenever possible. Even if Rúben Neves prefers to perform in a distribution style of play, Neves knows how to use his body with
cleverness, ball control and dribbling skills to takes some speedy progression with the possession and exploit spaces into opposite first half (linking-up
the defence to the midfield and midfield to the attack in a second instance looking for a possible shot on goal from distance with his right preferred foot or
eventually to deliver some last «killer» through pass). Good ability to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates near the opposite 18-yard box, attracting the
opponents’ in a first instance to exploit their back in a second one. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the times. Set pieces taker.
Rúben Neves understands the importance of a good positioning to stop/disturb the opposite build-up process and revealed defensive anticipation sense
providing some important interceptions, clearances or even tackles (still has margin to improve his «tackling timings» becoming more effective) for his
team throughout the matches. Always concerned to close spaces between team’s defensive and midfield lines displaying a decent defensive tactical
awareness. In front of very skilful players with great short-dribbling/acceleration skills Rúben Neves may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations (clever
body use and decent ability to pressure them despite of it). Good conditions to still work becoming an even more reliable and consistent «ball-winning
midfielder».
Rúben Neves understands the importance of a good pressure to stop/disturb the opposite build-up process (even if sometimes Neves could define with
more wisdom his first time marking/tackling approaches to the opponents’ in possession, avoiding some precipitations). Good physical conditions (change
of pace/natural fitness) to recover or adjust some positional issue that may happen.
Rúben Neves dictated tempo and provided dynamism to the team’s build-process (giving safe passing lines to the team’s Centre-backs), other times using
his vision and passing ability, Neves tried to provide some good/creative pass to launch teammates at the back of the opposite’ defences generating
counter-attack opportunities oftentimes. Rúben Neves knows how to use his body and good ball control to takes some progression with the possession as
well. Good timings appearing near the opposite 18-yard box in a second instance. Decent criteria and decision taking on the ball at most part of the times.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Rúben Neves was an important unit for Portugal at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Rúben Neves has a very interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Rúben Neves remaining focused on his path and improve
some aspects, then he can become a regular starter for some good European football club (as FC Porto) or for the main National Team of Portugal at medium-
term.
COMPETITION REPORT
DOMINIK WYDRA
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name DOMINIK WYDRA
Date of Birth 21-03-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Austria
Other(s) Centre-back / Centre Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Vfl Bochum / Germany / 2.Bundesliga
League
OVERVIEW
Dominik Wydra was an important unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign. Wydra
played 10 (899 minutes) of the total 12 matches that his team made at this competition, scored one goal (against Azerbaijan at Group Stage home match),
provided 3 assists, delivered many other relevant individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most interesting defensive midfielder prospects of
all tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Dominik Wydra played as a Defensive Midfielder/Centre Midfielder («holding midfielder» or «deep-lying playmaker»/«box-to-box midfielder» more than a
traditional «anchor man») in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Wydra stood out for his determination, composure, leadership skills as team captain, physical
power, natural fitness, great rate of individual/collective work, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, vision and passing ability, providing dynamism
to the team’s build-up process (maintaining the link between defence to the midfield and midfield to the attack in a second moment), as well as, for his
defensive anticipation sense/tactical/positional awareness, providing some important interceptions, clearances or tackles for his team throughout the
matches. However, Dominik Wydra still has margin for improvements at some aspects of his game.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, natural fitness, physical strength and stamina. Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the
ball (offensive/defensive situations). Average pace and coordination attending to his physical profile without being too explosive or agile (in front of very
skilful players with great short-dribbling/acceleration skills Dominik Wydra may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations). Despite of his decent physical
power/presence, Dominik Wydra should improve his jumping (timings) and aerial balls trajectories reading becoming more effective at aerial duels.
MENTAL
Concentrated, focused and determined with good rate of individual and collective work. Ambitious player with charisma and some leadership skills as team
captain.
COMPETITION REPORT
Performing more like a «deep-lying playmaker»/«box-to-box midfielder» than that most conventional holding/Defensive Midfielder, Wydra revealed
cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, vision and passing ability, dictating tempo/managing the possession or delivering some good ones to the
teammates positioned higher up the pitch (Wydra took a major impact at first moments of team’s build-up process/helping between Centre-backs). Wydra
displayed as well skills to progress with the ball and exploit spaces into opposite’ half linking-up the team’s midfield and forward plays (dragging his team
up the pitch) but feels more comfortable to perform in a distribution style of play. Good forward runs/off-the-ball movements timings to appear near the
opposite’ box in a second instance looking to deliver some last pass or to use his shooting skills from distance with his right preferred foot either. Decent
timings and decision taking on the ball but when under tight pressure seemed that lacks some speed of execution (resulting in possession losses at
unadvisable zones). Set pieces taker.
Good determination, defensive anticipation sense/positional and tactical awareness, Dominik Wydra provided some important interceptions, clearances
or even tackles for his team along the competition. Despite of his decent technique to pressure/mark tightly the opponents’ in 1vs1 defensive situations,
Dominik Wydra struggles to react to the opponents’ acceleration (lacks some agility) when in front of some of them with great short-dribbling skills and
fast direction shifts (tends to commit fouls too often). Always concerned to close spaces between team’s defensive and midfield lines, Dominik Wydra was
one of the most reliable «ball-winning midfielders» of his team.
Dominik Wydra understands well the importance of a good positioning to anticipate or disturb the opposite’ plays at early stages. Good natural fitness and
stamina but no more than average change of pace/acceleration to adjust or recover the defensive positioning. However, decent positional awareness trying
to anticipate this kind of situations, even if Wydra still has margin to define with more criteria/cleverness at some first time «marking/tackling approaches»
to the opponents’ in possession which may expose his team to a possible defensive inferiority in a second instance (tends to commit fouls too often).
Using his cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, vision and passing ability, Dominik Wydra dictated tempo providing dynamism to the team’s build-up
process at the first instances (between Centre-backs) or delivered some good passes at medium and long distances to the teammates positioned higher
up the pitch looking to generate counter-attack opportunities from deep. Dominik Wydra always seemed more comfortable in a distribution style of play,
even if Wydra has decent conditions to took some progression with the possession and drag his team up the pitch. Decent timings and decision taking on
the ball but when under tight pressure seemed that lacks some speed of execution (resulting in possession losses at unadvisable zones).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Dominik Wydra was an important unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying Play-offs campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Dominik Wydra has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Dominik Wydra remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game, then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than German 2.Bundesliga or eventually achieve the
main National Team of Austria at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
IVER FOSSUM
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name IVER FOSSUM
Date of Birth 15-07-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Norway
Other(s) Left Centre Midfielder / Right Centre Midfielder / Defensive Mid-
fielder / Centre Attacking Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Hannover 96 / Germany / 2.Bundesliga
League
OVERVIEW
Iver Fossum was an important unit for Norway at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign. Fossum
played all 10 (900 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, delivered many relevant individual actions and revealed himself
as one of the most interesting midfield prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Iver Fossum played as a Centre Midfielder/«creative holding midfielder» or «deep-lying playmaker» in 1-4-4-2/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Fossum stood
out for his vision, passing ability and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process, as well as, for his
teamwork, commitment and defensive work rate. However, for sure Iver Fossum still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina. Decent pace, agility and coordination. In front of very skilful players with great short-
dribbling/accelerations skills Iver Fossum may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations but the Norwegian midfielder displayed cleverness using his body
to protect the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 defensive/offensive situations). Average jumping but Iver Fossum hasn’t aerial power
dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated and determined at most part of the times with good rate of individual/collective work. Iver Fossum seemed to be an ambitious player with
charisma and attitude.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a «creative holding midfielder» or more like a «deep-lying playmaker», Iver Fossum revealed a good ball control, cleverness at his off-the-ball
movements, vision and passing ability, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process – dictating tempo/managing the possession. Decent dribbling
and clever body use/good ball control to takes some speedy progression with the possession and exploit spaces into opposite first half (linking-up the
defence to the midfield and midfield to the attack in a second instance – dragging his team up the pitch - looking for a possible shot on goal or eventually
to deliver some last through pass). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but Iver Fossum still has margin to be more consistent (mainly when
under tight pressure). Possible set pieces taker.
Iver Fossum understands the importance of a good positioning to stop/disturb the opposite build-up process and revealed defensive anticipation sense
providing some important interceptions/clearances or even tackles (still has margin to improve his «tackling timings» becoming more effective) for his
team throughout the matches. Concerned to close spaces between team’s defensive and midfield lines displaying a decent defensive tactical awareness.
In front of very skilful players with great short-dribbling/accelerations skills Iver Fossum may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations. Good conditions
to still work becoming an even more reliable and consistent «ball-winning midfielder».
Iver Fossum understands the importance of a good pressure to stop/disturb the opposite build-up process (even if sometimes could define with more
wisdom his first time marking/tackling approaches to the opponents’ in possession avoiding some precipitations). Decent physical conditions (pace/
stamina/natural fitness) to recover the defensive positioning as fast as possible.
Iver Fossum dictated tempo and provided dynamism to the team’s build-process, other times using his vision and passing ability, Fossum tried to provide
some good pass to launch teammates at the back of the opposite’ defences generating counter-attack opportunities. Iver Fossum knows how to use his
body at 1vs1 offensive situations and good ball control to takes some progression with the possession as well. Decent timings and decision taking on the
ball but Iver Fossum still has margin to be more consistent (mainly when under tight pressure).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Iver Fossum was an important unit for Norway at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying Play-offs campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Iver Fossum has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Iver Fossum remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game, then he can become a valid unit for some top division European football club (eventually some German 1.Bundesliga football club) or a regular starter for
the main National Team of Norway.
COMPETITION REPORT
ENIS BARDHI
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ENIS BARDHI
Date of Birth 02-07-1995 (21)
Nation(s) Macedonia FYR
Other(s) Attacking Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Újpest FC / Hungary / NB I
League
OVERVIEW
Enis Bardhi was an important unit for Macedonia FYR at this surprising and successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
Bardhi played 9 (808 minutes), scored two goals (against Northern Ireland at Group Stage away match and against Scotland at Group Stage home match),
provided one assist (against France at Group Stage home match), delivered many other relevant individual actions and revealed himself as an interesting
midfield prospect who you should keep under your radar in next few times.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Enis Bardhi played as Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker» in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-2-1/1-4-4-1-1 tactical formations. Bardhi stood out as a committed
midfielder with good rate of individual/collective work and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements who feels comfortable with the ball taking part of the
team’s build-up process at the first instances maintaining the link between defence-midfield and midfield-attack in a second instance, as well as, for his
defensive anticipation sense/tactical awareness, providing important interceptions/clearances/tackles for his team throughout the matches. However, for
sure Enis Bardhi still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Short player with decent body mass ratio and natural fitness who can build more stamina to manage his effort with more efficiency during matches. Good
agility (direction shifts), coordination and change of pace/acceleration skills. Clever body use protecting the possession or diverting opponents’ from the
ball (1vs1 situations) - even if Enis Bardhi may struggle a bit in front of very skilful/physically powerful opponents’ with great rotation/short-dribbling skills/
fast direction shifts at 1vs1 defensive situations. Average jumping but Enis Bardhi hasn’t aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed and determined at most part of the times during the competition. Good rate of individual/collective work. Enis Bardhi seemed to
be an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Performing as «creative Centre Midfielder»/«deep-lying playmaker» this time, Enis Bardhi revealed himself as a midfielder with cleverness at his off-the-ball
movements who feels comfortable when on the ball, playing it simple at most part of the times (dictating tempo when necessary), leaving the possession
from the pressure zone but looking for a possible offensive depth exploitation by some smart pass using his creativity, good vision and passing ability at
medium distances or an eventual progression with the ball (clever body use protecting the possession/short-dribbling skills at 1vs1 offensive situations).
Enis Bardhi tried to provide dynamism to the team’s build-up process helping the build-up process at the first instances maintaining the link between
defence-midfield and midfield-attack in a second instance. It was possible to see him, through clever off-the-ball movements or using his good ability to
play in 1-2 combinations with teammates, approaching to the last offensive third to try some shot on goal or eventually to deliver some last pass. Decent
timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Enis Bardhi still has margin to improve the consistency of it. Set pieces taker specialist.
Good attitude, determination and defensive anticipation sense/tactical awareness, Enis Bardhi provided important interceptions/clearances/tackles for
his team along the competition. Enis Bardhi hasn’t an impressive defensive technique but the Macedonian midfielder displayed a good reaction to the
opponents’ acceleration and a decent ability to pressure them (even if in front of very skilful/physically powerful opponents’ with great rotation/short-
dribbling skills/fast direction shifts Bardhi struggles at 1vs1 defensive situations). Good conditions to still work becoming an even more reliable «ball-
winning midfielder» for his team.
Good reaction and attitude to the possession losses at most part of the times, as well as, change of pace/acceleration skills to adjust some positional
issue that may happen (lacks some stamina to manage his effort with more efficiency at this kind of situations). Enis Bardhi understands the importance
of a good positioning to anticipate/disturb the opposite’ build-up process at the first instances, even if sometimes should define with more cleverness his
timings to approach to the opponent’ in possession/trying to tackle in a first moment avoiding expose the team to some defensive inferiority in a second
one.
Enis Bardhi usually played it safe for a teammate to remove the ball from the pressure zone taking an important impact at first instances of team’s build-up
process (dictating tempo) but with his good vision and passing ability at medium distances, Bardhi can launch as well some teammate at the back of the
opposite’ defences or eventually takes himself some progression with the ball to exploit any opposite inferiority generating counter-attack opportunities.
Good off-the-ball movements/timings appearing near the opposite box in a second moment (eventually to try some shot on goal or to deliver some last
pass). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Enis Bardhi still has margin to improve the consistency of it.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Enis Bardhi was an important unit for Macedonia FYR at this surprising and successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Enis Bardhi has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Enis Bardhi remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game, then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Hungarian one or eventually a regular starter/key-unit
for the main National Team of Macedonia FYR.
COMPETITION REPORT
KRISTOFFER OLSSON
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name Mats KRISTOFFER OLSSON
Date of Birth 30-06-1995 (21)
Nation(s) Sweden
Other(s) Right Centre Midfielder / Left Centre Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Midtjylland / Denmark / Superligaen
League
OVERVIEW
Kristoffer Olsson was a key-unit for Sweden at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Olsson played 10 (882
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 3 goals, provided 6 assists and delivered many other relevant individual
actions (eventually his best performances were against San Marino at Group Stage home match and against Estonia at Group Stage away match) revealing
himself as one of the most interesting midfield prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Kristoffer Olsson played mainly as Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker» in 1-4-4-2 tactical formation. Olsson stood out as a determined midfielder
with good rate of individual and collective work, vision and accurate passing ability who feels very comfortable with the ball taking part of team’s build-
up process at the first instances, providing dynamism and maintaining the link between defence and attack (dragging his team up the pitch) However,
Kristoffer Olsson still has margin to improve his football at most part of the aspects.
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio who can build more physical strength/muscular potential, stamina and natural fitness to manage his effort with more
efficiency during the matches. Decent agility, average coordination and change of pace (without being too explosive). Clever body use protecting the
possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball but sometimes Kristoffer Olsson struggled in front of physically strong opponents’ with great short-dribbling
and acceleration skills (1vs1 defensive situations.) Decent jumping and presence but Kristoffer Olsson hasn’t an impressive aerial power dominance (aerial
duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated and committed with good reading of the game and anticipation sense. Good rate of individual/collective work. Ambitious and determined
with good composure and decent leadership skills as team captain but sometimes seemed that Kristoffer Olsson could be more aggressive and intense.
COMPETITION REPORT
Centre Midfielder performing as «deep-lying playmaker» who takes a major impact being part of the team’s build-up process, using his vision and accurate
passing skills (maintaining the link between defence and attack) to provide dynamism to the team’s midfield plays («playmaking style of play»/dictating
tempo when necessary). Kristoffer Olsson is clever at his moves, appearing into free inner spaces to receive, progresses with the ball (good ball control,
decent dribbling skills and clever body use to protect the possession dragging his team up the pitch), attracting the opponents’ at the first instances to
deliver some good through pass to the teammates at a second moment. Olsson also appeared near (or even inside) the opposite’ 18-yard box with good
timings and effectiveness (on and off the ball), trying to make a difference at last offensive third plays (to deliver some last/killer through pass or eventually
to try his shooting skills from distance with his right preferred foot). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but Kristoffer Olsson still has margin for
improvements at most part of the aspects of his game, becoming more consistent and effective. Set pieces taker specialist.
Kristoffer Olsson has a decent defensive positional awareness/anticipation sense to provide interceptions/clearances for his team but lacks some
defensive technique to dives into tackles or eventually to pressure tightly the opponents’ in 1vs1 defensive situations, for example. Olsson is not a natural
«ball-winning midfielder» but still has margin for improvements becoming more reliable and effective.
Kristoffer Olsson understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate or disturb the opposite’ plays at early stages, providing some interceptions
for his team throughout the matches, but sometimes could be more aggressive and intense at his reactions to the possession losses (lacks some stamina
and natural fitness to do it with great constancy during matches).
Kristoffer Olsson usually played it simple for a teammate to remove the ball from the pressure zone (dictating tempo/managing the possession) but with
his good vision and passing ability, Kristoffer Olsson can provide some good one to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch (generating counter-
attack opportunities) or eventually exploit himself some opposite defensive inferiority taking progresses with the possession (dragging his team up the
pitch). Good timing approaches to the last offensive third in a second moment lurking for a shot from distance or a possible last killer through pass. Decent
timings and decision taking on the ball but Kristoffer Olsson still has margin for improvements at most part of the aspects of his game becoming more
consistent and effective.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Kristoffer Olsson was a key-unit for Sweden at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Kristoffer Olsson has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Kristoffer Olsson remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game (mainly physical and consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context
than Danish one or eventually achieve the main National Team of his country at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
YOURI TIELEMANS
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name YOURI TIELEMANS
Date of Birth 07-05-1997 (19)
Nation(s) Belgium/Congo DR
Other(s) Defensive Midfielder / Box-to-Box Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / RSC Anderlecht / Belgium / Jupiler Pro League
League
OVERVIEW
Youri Tielemans was an important unit for Belgium at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Tielemans played
8 (678 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 4 goals, provided 2 assists, delivered many other relevant actions
and revealed himself as one of the most valuable midfield prospects of all tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Youri Tielemans played as Centre Midfielder («creative holding midfielder» or «deep-lying playmaker») in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-1-4-1 tactical formations. Tielemans
stood out for his determination, good rate of individual/collective work, vision, technique, creativity, versatility, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements
and passing ability providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process (maintaining the link between defence-midfield-attack), as well as, for his defensive
anticipation sense providing some important interceptions, clearances or tackles throughout the matches. Good shooting from distance and crossing
technique (set pieces taker specialist).
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, natural fitness, physical strength and stamina. Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the
ball (offensive/defensive situations). Good change of pace/acceleration, agility (direction shifts) and coordination. Good jumping (range and reaction to the
aerial contact with opponents’) even if Youri Tielemans hasn’t an impressive aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined with good rate of individual and collective work. Ambitious player with composure, attitude and charisma, even if sometimes seemed that Youri
Tielemans could be more focused.
COMPETITION REPORT
Performing more like a Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker»/«box-to-box midfielder» than a traditional holding/Defensive Midfielder, Youri Tielemans
revealed vision, versatility, creativity and passing skills trying to deliver some good mid-long/through one to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch
oftentimes (good ambidexterity using his left weaker foot). Tielemans displayed as well good conditions to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates
and skills (ball control/dribbling technique/1vs1 offensive ability) to progress with the ball and exploit any spaces into opposite’ half: linking-up team’s
defence-midfield-attacking plays (dragging his team up the pitch). Clever off-the-ball movements (energetic forward runs to appear near the opposite’ box
in a second moment) looking to deliver some last pass or to try some powerful shot on goal (good shooting technique from distance). Good crossing skills
when exploited wider areas at last offensive third. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball, even if Youri Tielemans still has margin for improvements,
becoming more consistent. Set pieces taker specialist.
Good concentration and determination, Youri Tielemans revealed himself as a reliable player for his team at this moment of the game, using his defensive
anticipation sense and decent defensive technique to provide important interceptions, clearances or tackles for his team along the competition. Despite
of his good reaction to the opponents’ acceleration and ability to pressure them in 1vs1 defensive situations, sometimes Youri Tielemans should define/
manage with more cleverness his tackling timings/«approaches» to the opponent’ in possession, avoiding expose the team at the back to some defensive
inferiority in a second moment. Good conditions to still work becoming an even more effective «ball-winning midfielder» for his team.
Determined reaction to the loss of the ball, Youri Tielemans understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate/disturb the opposite’ plays at
early stages. Good change of pace/acceleration skills (physical conditions) to adjust some positional issue that may happen as fast as possible. However,
sometimes Youri Tielemans should define with more cleverness his first time «tackling approaches» to the opponents’ in possession avoiding expose his
team to a possible defensive inferiority in a second moment.
Good vision and passing ability to deliver some good pass (through pass) for teammates’ positioned higher up the pitch and great conditions to takes
speedy progresses/energetic runs with the possession dragging his team up the pitch/generating counter-attack or fast attack opportunities oftentimes.
Clever off-the-ball movements appearing near the opposite box in a second moment (great shooting skills from distance). Decent timings and decision
taking on the ball, even if Youri Tielemans still has margin for improvements, becoming more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Youri Tielemans was an important unit for Belgium at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Youri Tielemans has a great potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Youri Tielemans remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game, then he can become a key-unit for some very top European football club or for the main National Team of Belgium.
COMPETITION REPORT
MELKER HALLBERG
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MELKER HALLBERG
Date of Birth 20-10-1995 (21)
Nation(s) Sweden
Other(s) Left Centre Midfielder / Right Midfielder / Left Midfielder / Defen-
sive Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Ascoli Picchio FC 1898 (Loaned from: Udinese Calcio) / Italy /
League Serie B (Serie A)
OVERVIEW
Melker Hallberg was an important unit for Sweden at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Hallberg played 7
(588 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 2 goals, provided 2 assists, delivered many other relevant individual
actions and revealed himself as one of the most interesting midfield prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Melker Hallberg played as a Defensive/Centre Midfielder («creative holding midfielder» or more like a «deep-lying playmaker») in 1-4-4-2 tactical formation.
Hallberg stood out for his vision, passing ability and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with
ease, as well as, for his teamwork and defensive contribution. However, for sure Melker Hallberg still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with a good body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina. Decent pace (even if he’s not too explosive, he’s not slow either), agility and coordination.
In front of very skilful players with great short-dribbling/acceleration skills Melker Hallberg may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations but the Swedish
midfielder displayed cleverness using his body to protect the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 defensive or offensive situations).
Average jumping and aerial ability but Hallberg needs to be more aggressive to impose with more effectiveness his presence at aerial duels.
MENTAL
Concentrated and determined at most part of the times with good rate of individual/collective work. Good charisma and attitude but sometimes seemed
that Melker Hallberg could be a little bit more aggressive, ambitious and intense.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as «creative holding midfielder» or more like a «deep-lying playmaker», Melker Hallberg revealed a cleverness at his off-the-ball movements,
vision and passing ability at all distances, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease – dictating tempo/managing the possession -
helping Centre-backs at the first instances whenever possible. Even if Melker Hallberg is not too explosive at his runs and normally prefers to perform in a
distribution style of play, he’s fast enough and knows how to use his body/ball control to takes some speedy progression with the possession and exploit
spaces into opposite first half (linking-up the defence to the midfield and midfield to the attack in a second instance looking for a possible shot on goal or
eventually to deliver some last «killer» through pass). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the times but for sure Melker Hallberg
still has margin to be more consistent. Set pieces taker.
Melker Hallberg understands the importance of a good positioning to stop/disturb the opposite build-up process and revealed defensive anticipation sense
providing some important interceptions, clearances or even tackles (still has margin to improve his «tackling timings» becoming more effective) for his
team throughout the matches. Concerned to close spaces between team’s defensive and midfield lines displaying a decent defensive tactical awareness. In
front of very skilful players with great short-dribbling/accelerations skills Melker Hallberg may struggle a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations. Good conditions
to still work becoming an even more reliable and consistent «ball-winning midfielder».
Melker Hallberg understands the importance of a good pressure to stop/disturb the opposite build-up process (even if sometimes Hallberg could define
with more cleverness his first time marking/tackling approaches to the opponents’ in possession avoiding some precipitations). Since Melker Hallberg
is not too explosive changing his pace/accelerating at short-distances, the Swedish midfielder tried to use his defensive positional sense to anticipate
opposite plays and provided some important interceptions/clearances for his team.
Melker Hallberg dictated tempo and provided dynamism to the team’s build-process (giving safe passing lines to the team’s Centre-backs), other times
using his vision and passing ability, Hallberg tried to deliver some good/creative pass to launch teammates at the back of the opposite’ defences generating
counter-attack opportunities. Hallberg knows how to use his body and good ball control to takes some progression with the possession as well (even if the
Swedish midfielder prefers to perform in a distribution style of play). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Melker Hallberg still has
margin to be more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Melker Hallberg was an important unit for Sweden at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Melker Hallberg has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Hallberg remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game (mainly mental and consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some good Italian Serie A football club (as Udinese Calcio at the first instance)
or eventually achieve the main National Team of Sweden as a regular starter at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
ADRIEN RABIOT
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ADRIEN RABIOT-Provost
Date of Birth 03-04-1995 (21)
Nation(s) France
Other(s) Left Centre Midfielder / Right Centre Midfielder / Defensive Mid-
fielder
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / Paris Saint-Germain / France / Ligue 1
League
OVERVIEW
Adrien Rabiot was a good unit for France at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Rabiot played all 10 (900
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 1 goal, provided 4 assists, delivered many other relevant individual actions
(eventually his best performance was against Iceland at Group Stage home match) and revealed himself as one of the most valuable midfield prospects of
all tournament. The highly-regarded and French captain Corentin Tolisso for sure is another prospect who deserves your best consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Adrien Rabiot played as a Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker» in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Rabiot stood out for his commitment with
team’s game plan (teamwork), creativity, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, ball control technique, vision and passing ability at all distances,
providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease. Decent defensive tactical awareness and anticipation sense/defensive work rate. However,
Adrien Rabiot still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio/physical strength, decent natural fitness and stamina. Good change of pace, decent coordination and agility. Clever body
use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 defensive/offensive duels). Decent jumping and aerial ability (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Committed and determined at most part of the times with good rate of individual/collective work. Adrien Rabiot seemed to be an ambitious player with
some leadership skills and charisma even if sometimes could be more aggressive/intense.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker» (an «orchestrator»), Adrien Rabiot revealed vision, creativity and passing ability at all distances,
providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease – dictating tempo/managing the possession or looking for creative through passing lines.
Clever off-the-ball movements and last offensive third approaches timings to face the goal in a second instance (good shooting skills from distance with
his left preferred and technically gifted foot) or eventually to deliver some last killer/through pass/assist. Adrien Rabiot knows how to use his body/lovely
ball control/good dribbling skills to takes some progression with the possession exploiting areas into opposite midfield (dragging his team up the pitch
almost a «box-to-box» midfielder). Good conditions to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates attracting the opponents’ in a first moment to exploit their
back in a second instance. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the interventions.
Determined, Adrien Rabiot displayed a decent defensive anticipation sense, tactical and positional awareness (concerned to close spaces between team’s
defensive and midfield lines), providing some good interceptions, clearances or tackles for his team throughout the matches, even if in front opponents’
with great short-dribbling and acceleration skills, Adrien Rabiot may struggle a bit at 1vs defensive situations. Good conditions to still work becoming an
even more reliable and consistent «ball-winning midfielder».
Good physical conditions to recover the defensive positioning/reacting to the possession losses as fast as possible (even if sometimes Adrien Rabiot could
be more aggressive at first instances).
Adrien Rabiot usually played it safe for a teammate to remove the ball from the pressure zone, dictating tempo and providing dynamism to the team’s
build-process, other ones using his vision and passing ability, Adrien Rabiot tried to provide some good/creative through pass to launch teammates at the
back of the opposite’ defences generating counter-attack opportunities. Rabiot knows how to use his body and lovely ball control technique/dribbling skills
to takes some progression with the possession and displayed cleverness at his off-the-ball movements appearing near or even inside the opposite box in
a second instance to place some shot on goal or to deliver some assist. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the interventions.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Adrien Rabiot was a good unit for France at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Adrien Rabiot has an outstanding talent to be worked and explored in next few times. If Adrien Rabiot remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (consistency issues), then he can become a regular starter for some great European football club (as PSG) or eventually for the main National Team
of France at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
MARTIN CHRIEN
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MARTIN CHRIEN
Date of Birth 08-09-1995 (21)
Nation(s) Slovakia
Other(s) Left Centre Midfielder / Right Centre Midfielder / Centre Attacking
Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / MFK Ružomberok / Slovakia / Super Liga
League
OVERVIEW
Martin Chrien was a good unit for Slovakia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Chrien played 7 (355 minutes)
of the total 8 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 4 goals, provided 1 assist and delivered many other relevant individual actions
(eventually his best performance was against Netherlands at Group Stage away match) revealing himself as an interesting midfield prospect who you
should keep under your radar in next few times.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Martin Chrien played as a Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker» in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Chrien stood out for his determination,
commitment with team’s game plan (teamwork), cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, ball control technique, vision and passing ability, providing
dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease. However, for sure Martin Chrien still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio/physical strength who can build more natural fitness and stamina to manage his effort with more efficiency during
matches. Decent pace and coordination with average agility. Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 defensive/
offensive duels). Decent jumping and aerial ability (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed and determined at most part of the times with good rate of individual/collective work. Martin Chrien seemed to be an ambitious
player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker», Martin Chrien revealed vision and passing ability at all distances, providing dynamism to the team’s
build-up process with ease – dictating tempo/managing the possession or looking for creative through passing lines. Clever off-the-ball movements and
last offensive third approaches timings to face the goal in a second instance (decent shooting skills from distance) or eventually to deliver some last killer/
through pass/assist. Martin Chrien knows how to use his body/good ball control/decent dribbling skills to takes some progression with the possession
exploiting areas into opposite midfield (dragging his team up the pitch). Decent criteria and decision taking on the ball at most part of the times but for sure
Martin Chrien still has margin to be more consistent.
Determined, Martin Chrien displayed a decent defensive anticipation sense, tactical and positional awareness, providing some good interceptions,
clearances or tackles for his team throughout the matches, even if in front of opponents’ with great short-dribbling and acceleration skills, Chrien may
struggle a bit at 1vs defensive situations. However, decent conditions to still work and become an even more effective and consistent «ball-winning
midfielder».
Good attitude and physical conditions to recover the defensive positioning/reacting to the possession losses. Martin Chrien understands reasonably well
the importance of a good pressure to stop/disturb the opposite build-up process.
Martin Chrien usually played it safe for a teammate to remove the ball from the pressure zone, dictating tempo and providing dynamism to the team’s
build-process, other ones using his vision and passing ability, Chrien tried to provide some good/creative through pass to launch teammates at the back
of the opposite’ defences (generating counter-attack opportunities). Martin Chrien knows how to use his body and ball control to takes some progression
with the possession and displayed cleverness at his off-the-ball movements appearing near or even inside the opposite box in a second instance to place
some shot on goal or to deliver some assist. Decent criteria and decision taking on the ball at most part of the times but for sure Martin Chrien still has
margin to be more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Martin Chrien was a good unit for Slovakia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Martin Chrien has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Martin Chrien remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (mainly consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Slovakian one or
eventually achieve the main National Team of his country at short-medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
JAMES WARD-PROWSE
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name JAMES Michael Edward WARD-PROWSE
Date of Birth 01-11-1994 (22)
Nation(s) England
Other(s) Left Centre Midfielder / Right Centre Midfielder / Attacking Mid-
fielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Southampton FC / England / Premier League
League
OVERVIEW
James Ward-Prowse was an important unit for England at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Ward-Prowse
played 7 (630 minutes) of the total 8 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 2 goals, provided 2 assists, delivered many other relevant
individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most valuable and reliable midfield prospects of the tournament. Calum Chambers, Ruben Loftus-
Cheek, Lewis Baker, Nathaniel Chalobah, Duncan Watmore or Chuba Akpom are another English prospects that for sure deserves your consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
James Ward-Prowse played as a Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker» in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Ward-Prowse stood out for his determination,
attitude, charisma, commitment with team’s game plan (teamwork), leadership skills, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, ball control technique,
vision and passing ability, providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease. Good defensive anticipation sense/tactical awareness providing
some important interceptions, clearances and tackles for his team throughout the matches.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, decent natural fitness, strength and stamina. Decent change of pace/acceleration skills, agility and coordination. Clever
body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 defensive/offensive duels). Decent jumping but James Ward-Prowse hasn’t
an impressive aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed and determined at most part of the times with good rate of individual/collective work. Good attitude and charisma, James Ward-
Prowse seemed to be an ambitious player with leadership skills as team captain. A little temperamental.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as «deep-lying playmaker» (an «orchestrator») James Ward-Prowse revealed a good technique on the ball, as well as, vision and passing ability
providing dynamism to the team’s build-up process with ease. Clever off-the-ball movements, trying to find the best space to receive the ball with good
timings, linking-up team’s defence to the midfield and midfield to the attack in a second instance. Ward-Prowse usually played it simple and short, one-
two combinations style of play in a first moment of the team’s build-up process (dictating tempo) but it was also common to see him trying 1v1 offensive
situations using his pace, ball control/technique and dribbling skills to takes speedy progressions with the possession (dragging his team up the pitch).
As one of the most creative midfielders of the team Ward-Prowse was capable to create danger in the spaces near the opposite penalty box looking for a
possible shot or eventually to deliver some last «killer» through pass. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball. Set pieces taker specialist.
Determined, James Ward-Prowse displayed a decent defensive anticipation sense, tactical and positional awareness, providing some good interceptions,
clearances or even some tackles for his team throughout the matches, even if in front of physically powerful opponents’ Ward Prowse may struggle a bit at
1vs1 defensive situations. However, decent conditions to still work and become an even more effective and consistent «ball-winning midfielder».
Determined at his reactions to the possession losses, James Ward-Prowse understands the importance of a good pressure to disturb/stop the opposite
build-up process. Good change of pace/acceleration and physical conditions to recover/adjust the defensive positioning as fast as possible. However,
sometimes James Ward-Prowse should define with more cleverness his «tackling timings/approaches» to the opponents’ in possession in a first moment
avoiding expose his team to a possible defensive inferiority in a second one.
James Ward-Prowse usually decided well between remove the ball from the pressure zone (dictating tempo/playmaking style of play) or using his vision
and passing ability launch some teammate at offensive depth generating counter-attack opportunities. Good conditions to take energetic progresses
with the possession dragging his team up the pitch. Clever off-the-ball movements appearing near the opposite 18-yard box in a second moment to try a
possible shot on goal or eventually to deliver some last pass.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
James Ward-Prowse was an important unit for England at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
James Ward-Prowse has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Ward-Prowse remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game, then he can become an important unit for some very top European football club or eventually becoming regularly called-up for the main
National Team of England.
COMPETITION REPORT
MICHAL TRÁVNÍK
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MICHAL TRÁVNÍK
Date of Birth 17-05-1994 (22)
Other(s) Centre Left Midfielder / Centre Right Midfielder / Defensive Mid-
fielder / Centre Attacking Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FK Jablonec / Czech Republic / Czech Liga
League
OVERVIEW
Michal Trávník was an important unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Trávník played
10 (856 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, provided 2 assists, delivered many other relevant individual actions and
revealed himself as one of the most interesting midfield prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Michal Trávník played mainly as Centre Midfielder/«deep-lying playmaker» in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Trávník stood out for his
attitude, determination, leadership skills as team captain, natural fitness, commitment with team’s game plan, good individual a collective work rate, as
well as, for his vision and passing ability, providing dynamism to the team’s midfield build-up process. However, for sure Michal Trávník still has margin for
improvements.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina. Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1
offensive/defensive situations). Good pace, agility and coordination. Decent jumping but Michal Trávník hasn’t aerial power dominance.
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed and determined with good rate of individual and collective work. Good attitude and charisma with some leadership skills as team
captain.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a «deep-lying playmaker», Michal Trávník displayed a good composure on the ball to be part of the team’s build-up process («playmaking» style
of play), as well as, vision and a passing ability, trying to deliver some good ones to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch or eventually progressed
with the ball to exploit any spaces into opposite’ half: linking-up the defence to midfield and midfield to forward plays in a second instance dragging his
team up the pitch (decent dribbling, clever body use at 1vs1 offensive situations and in progression ball control). Smart off-the-ball movements appearing
near the opposite’ box in a second instance looking for a possible shot on goal with his right preferred foot (good shooting skills from distance) or to deliver
some last «killer» pass. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the times. Set pieces taker.
Good commitment, defensive tactical/positional awareness and defensive anticipation sense, Michal Trávník provided some important interceptions,
with good short-dribbling and acceleration skills/fast direction shifts, Michal Trávník struggled a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations). Good conditions to still
work and become an even more reliable and consistent «ball-winning» midfielder.
Determined reaction to the loss of the ball, Michal Trávník understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate and pressure/disturb the
opposite’ plays at early stages. Good physical conditions (change of pace/acceleration/natural fitness/stamina) to adjust some positional issue as fast
as possible.
Michal Trávník usually decided well and played it simple to remove the ball from the pressure zone or eventually delivered some good passes for teammates’
positioned higher up the pitch (generating counter-attack opportunities). Decent ability to takes progressions with the possession trying to exploit an
eventual opposite defensive inferiority and clever off-the-ball movements appearing near the opposite 18-yard box in a second moment lurking for a
possible shot from distance or to deliver some last «killer» pass.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Michal Trávník was an important unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Michal Trávník has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Michal Trávnik remaining focused on his path then he can become a
valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Czech one or eventually achieve the main National of his country at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
LASSE CHRISTENSEN
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name LASSE Vigen CHRISTENSEN
Date of Birth 15-08-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Denmark
Other(s) Centre Left Midfielder / Centre Right Midfielder / Right Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Fulham FC / England / Championship
League
OVERVIEW
Lasse Christensen was an important unit for Denmark at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Christensen
played 8 (720 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, provided 2 assists, delivered some other relevant individual actions
and revealed himself as a good midfield prospect who deserves your consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Lasse Christensen played mainly as «deep-lying playmaker»/Centre Midfielder in 1-4-4-1-1/1-4-4-2/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Christensen stood out
for his attitude, determination, leadership skills as team captain, commitment with team’s game plan, good individual a collective work rate, as well as,
for his vision and passing ability, providing dynamism to the team’s midfield build-up process. However, for sure Lasse Christensen still has margin for
improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina (even if Christensen still has margin to manage his effort with more efficiency during
matches). Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball (1vs1 offensive/defensive situations). Decent pace, agility and
coordination. Decent jumping but not more than average aerial ability.
MENTAL
Concentrated, committed and determined with good rate of individual and collective work. Good attitude with some leadership skills as team captain.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as «deep-lying playmaker», Lasse Christensen displayed a good composure on the ball to be part of the team’s build-up process («playmaking» style
of play), as well as, vision and a passing ability, trying to deliver some good ones to the teammates positioned higher up the pitch or eventually progressed
with the ball to exploit spaces into opposite’ half: linking-up the midfield and forward plays/dragging his team up the pitch (clever body use at 1vs1 offensive
situations and in progression ball control). Smart off-the-ball movements appearing near the opposite’ box in a second instance looking for a possible
shot on goal with his right preferred foot (which Christensen should improve becoming more consistent and effective) or to deliver some last pass. Decent
timings and decision taking on the ball but when under tight pressure Christensen could be more consistent. Set pieces taker.
Good commitment, defensive tactical/positional awareness and defensive anticipation sense, Lasse Christensen provided some important interceptions,
with good short-dribbling and acceleration skills/fast direction shifts, Christensen struggled a bit at 1vs1 defensive situations). Good conditions to still
work and become an even more reliable and consistent «ball-winning midfielder».
Determined reaction to the loss of the ball, Lasse Christensen understands the importance of a good positioning to anticipate and pressure/disturb the
opposite’ plays at early stages. Good physical conditions to adjust some positional issue as fast as possible.
Lasse Christensen usually played it simple to remove the ball from the pressure zone or eventually delivered some good passes for teammates’ positioned
higher up the pitch (generating counter-attack opportunities). Decent ability to takes progressions with the possession trying to exploit an eventual opposite
inferiority and clever off-the-ball movements appearing near or inside the opposite 18-yard box in a second moment. Decent timings and decision taking
on the ball but when under tight pressure Christensen could be more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Lasse Christensen was an important unit for Denmark at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Lasse Christensen has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Lasse Christensen remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game, then he can become a valid unit for some top division European football club or achieve the main National Team of Denmark at short-
medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
ANTE ĆORIĆ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ANTE ĆORIĆ
Date of Birth 14-04-1997 (19)
Nation(s) Croatia
Other(s) Centre Midfielder / Support Striker
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / GNK Dinamo Zagreb / Croatia / 1.HNL
League
OVERVIEW
Ante Ćorić was a good unit for Croatia at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Ćorić played 8 (535 minutes)
of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, provided 2 assists and delivered many other relevant individual actions (eventually his
best performance was against Spain at Group Stage away match) and revealed himself as an outstanding talent who despite of it still has margin for
improvements. Mario Pašalić, Alen Halilović, Nikola Vlašić, Marko Rog or the «goal-machine» Stipe Perica (who scored 7 goals in 5 matches), for sure are
another great and very talented Croatian prospects.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Ante Ćorić played mainly as an Attacking Midfielder (through the middle or more on the flanks) in 1-4-4-1-1/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Ćorić stood out
as a technically gifted and creative player with cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, vision, dribbling skills and through passing ability who provides
dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease. However, Ante Ćorić still has margin for improvements (consistency and physical issues).
PHYSICAL
Short player with average body mass ratio who can build more strength, natural fitness and stamina to react better in front of «outmuscle» opponents’
and manage his effort with more efficiency during matches (it was visible some improvements at this last few times). Good coordination, decent agility
(direction shifts) and change of pace/acceleration skills which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations – clever body use protecting the
possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball – anticipating or avoiding the impact. No aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Ante Ćorić seemed an ambitious player but needs to avoid some «prima donna attitude» managing all the hype around him with more cleverness. However,
decent determination and rate of individual/collective work (it was visible some improvements at this last few times).
COMPETITION REPORT
As a technically gifted Attacking Midfielder (suitable to play just behind the Striker), Ante Ćorić revealed creativity and cleverness at his off-the-ball
movements, moving himself between opposite midfield and defensive lines, trying to find the best space to receive the ball and link-up team’s midfield and
attacking plays. It was possible to see him exploiting spaces near or inside of the 18-yard opposite’ box almost like a «Shadow Striker» (taking advantage
of empty spaces leave free by team’s Centre Forward/Striker moves), providing some last creative through/killer pass or eventually facing the goal himself
trying some shot (decent shooting skills from distance). Good ability to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates, attracting the opposite defenders in a
first moment to exploit their back in a second instance. Decent crossing skills when exploited wider areas at last offensive third. However, Ante Ćorić should
improve his timings and decision taking on the ball becoming more effective and consistent. Set pieces taker specialist.
Ante Ćorić hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ at 1vs1 defensive situations or physical conditions (stamina/natural
fitness) to perform the defensive tasks with great constancy/aggressiveness but displayed some defensive concerns trying to disturb the opposite build-
up process a couple of times throughout the matches looking for a possible interception. It was visible some improvements at his defensive positional/
tactical awareness at this last few times.
Decent attitude at his reactions to the possession losses but lacks physical conditions (stamina/natural fitness) to perform the defensive tasks with great
aggressiveness/constancy/effectiveness during matches. However, good change of pace/acceleration skills to recover the defensive positioning as fast
as possible. It was visible some improvements at his defensive positional/tactical awareness at this last few times.
Using his creativity and through passing ability Ante Ćorić can launch teammates at the back of the opposite defences with ease generating counter-attack
opportunities or eventually takes himself speedy progresses with the possession to exploit some defensive opposite inferiority as a fast counter-attack
threat. Good ability to play with teammates in 1-2 combinations helping team’s build-up process (linking-up midfield and attacking plays). However, Ante
Ćorić should improve his timings and decision taking on the ball becoming more effective and consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Ante Ćorić was a good unit for Croatia at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Ante Ćorić has a great technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Ante Ćorić remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (mainly mental and physical issues), then he can become a good unit for some very top European football club or eventually a regular starter for the
main National Team of Croatia at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
ALEŠ ČERMÁK
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ALEŠ ČERMÁK
Date of Birth 01-10-1994 (22)
Other(s) Right Attacking Midfielder / Centre Midfielder / Supporting Striker
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / AC Sparta Praha / Czech Republic / Czech Liga
League
OVERVIEW
Aleš Čermák was a key-unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Čermák played 9 (773
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 6 goals, provided 5 assists, delivered many other relevant individual
actions (eventually his best performance was against Montenegro at Group Stage home match) and revealed himself as an interesting attacking midfielder
prospect who deserves your best consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Aleš Čermák played mainly as Centre Attacking Midfielder/Supporting Striker in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Čermák stood out as a
determined player with some leadership skills as team captain, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements (linking-up team’s midfield and forward plays
often), teamwork, good vision, through passing ability, ball control with his technically gifted left preferred foot, natural fitness, change of pace/acceleration
and dribbling skills, providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, natural fitness and stamina who feels reasonably comfortable in front of «outmuscle» opponents’.
Good agility, coordination and change of pace/acceleration which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations. Decent jumping and presence,
even if Aleš Čermák still has margin to improve his aerial ability (at aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined, confident and concentrated at most part of the times during the competition. Good rate of individual/collective work. Aleš Čermák seemed an
ambitious player and revealed some leadership skills as team captain.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing this time behind the Striker as an Attacking Midfielder or more like a «Shadow/Support Striker», Aleš Čermák revealed cleverness at his off-the-ball
movements, always looking to exploit spaces between opposite defensive and midfield lines, trying to link-up team’s midfield and attacking plays often.
Čermák displayed a good ball control technique and dribbling skills using his change of pace/acceleration to take some energetic and speedy progresses
with the possession, dragging his team up the pitch whenever possible, as well as, a good vision and passing ability. Good conditions to play in 1-2
combinations with teammates near the opposite 18-yard box delivering next some good last «killer through pass» or eventually faces the goal himself,
using his good shooting skills from distance with his left preferred foot (good ambidexterity using his right weaker foot at simpler executions). Aleš Čermák
appeared into the opposite 18-yard box mostly in a second a moment and revealed a good composure in front of the goal. Good crossing skills when
exploited wider areas at last offensive third. However, despite of his decent conditions at this moment of the game, Aleš Čermák still has margin to be more
consistent at most part of the aspects (decision taking on the ball included).
Aleš Čermák understands the importance of a good pressure to disturb and stop the opposite’ plays at early stages, providing some good interceptions/
clearances for his team throughout the matches, revealing defensive positional/tactical concerns and some ability to pressure the opponents’ at 1vs1
defensive situations.
Good and responsible reactions to the possession losses at most part of the times revealing physical conditions (change of pace/acceleration/natural
fitness/stamina) to pressure the opposite build-up process at the first instances or to recover the defensive positioning as fast as possible.
Moving mostly between opposite defensive and midfield lines, Aleš Čermák always looking for free spaces and efficient passing lines to maintain the link
between team’s midfield and attack, providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays. Using his vision and through passing ability, Aleš Čermák
tried to exploit any opposite defensive inferiorities launching teammates at the offensive depth or took speedy progresses with the possession as a fast
counter-attack threat. Good timings appearing into finishing spaces in a second moment. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Aleš
Čermák still has margin to be more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Aleš Čermák was a key-unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Aleš Čermák has an interesting potential to be worked and explored. If Aleš Čermák remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his game, then
Čermák can become a good unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Czech one or eventually achieve the main National Team
of Czech Republic at short-medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
DAVID BABUNSKI
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name DAVID BABUNSKI
Date of Birth 01-03-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Spain/FYR Macedonia
Other(s) Centre Midfielder / Supporting Striker / Left Winger
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FK Crvena Zvezda / Serbia / SuperLiga
League
OVERVIEW
David Babunski was a good unit for FYR Macedonia at this surprising and successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
Babunski played 8 (613 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, delivered many relevant individual actions and revealed
himself as one of the most technically gifted and talented Macedonian players of this generation.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
David Babunski played mainly as Support Striker/Attacking Midfielder in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-2-1/1-4-4-1-1 tactical formations. Babunski stood out as a
technically gifted player with creativity, mobility, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, 1vs1 offensive ability, vision and through passing skills providing
dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease. However, David Babunski still has margin for improvements (physical/consistency/mental
issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with average body mass ratio who still needs to build more physical strength, natural fitness and stamina to react better in front of «outmuscle»
opponents’ and manage his effort with more efficiency during matches. Good agility (fast direction shifts), coordination and decent change of pace/
acceleration which he knows how to use to take advantage from the opponents’ at 1vs1 situations (avoiding or anticipating the impact/contact with
opponents’). Good jumping but lacks reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’ at aerial duels.
MENTAL
Determined but David Babunski needs a better «collective-playing notion»/teamwork rate and could be more aggressive, intense and concentrated.
Babunski should avoid as well some «prima donna attitude» managing with more cleverness all the hype around him.
COMPETITION REPORT
Attacking Midfielder/Support Striker who likes to be given a free role, providing dynamism and mobility, liking-up the team’s midfield and attack through
his cleverness at off-the-ball movements/creativity. Technically gifted player, David Babunski provokes opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations with ease
using his great dribbling skills to takes speedy progresses with the possession. As one of the most creative players of his team, David Babunski revealed
good timings exploiting spaces near the opposite 18-yard box to try a possible shot on goal (which he still has margin to work becoming more effective
and consistent) or eventually to provide some last «killer through pass». Good conditions to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates, attracting the
opposite defenders in a first moment to exploit their back in a second one. However, David Babunski should improve his decision taking on the ball since
the Macedonian attacking midfielder has tendency to explore 1vs1 offensive situations too often and loses objectivity, as well as, needs to achieve a better
consistency balance at most of the other aspects of his game. Set pieces taker.
Babunski hasn’t an impressive physical conditions or defensive technique (ability to mark opponents’ tightly or eventually dives into tackles at 1vs1
defensive situations) to perform the defensive tasks with great constancy or effectiveness during matches. David Babunski could be more reliable for his
team (lacks defensive tactical awareness either).
Sometimes reacted decently to the possession losses, other ones seemed absolutely absent of the defensive duties (lacks physical conditions or defensive
technique to be more effective). David Babunski could be more reliable for his team (lacks defensive tactical awareness).
David Babunski provides dynamism to the team’s offensive plays (linking-up the team’s midfield and attack) through his creative off-the-ball movements
and technique on the ball to provoke opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations as a counter-attack threat. Babunski likes to be given a free role. However,
David Babunski needs to improve his timings and decision taking on the ball since he has tendency to explore 1vs1 too often and loses objectivity (tends
to be naive).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
David Babunski was a good unit for FYR Macedonia at this surprising and successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
David Babunski has an interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If he remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game (as physical/mental/consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context
than Serbian one.
COMPETITION REPORT
MICHAEL OHANA
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MICHAEL OHANA
Date of Birth 04-10-1995 (21)
Nation(s) Israel
Other(s) Centre Forward / Right Attacking Midfielder / Left Attacking Mid-
fielder / Centre Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Hapoel Be’er Sheva FC / Israel / Ligat ha’Al
League
OVERVIEW
Michael Ohana was a good unit for Israel at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Ohana played 5 (397
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 3 goals, provided 1 assist and delivered many other relevant individual
actions (eventually his best performance was against Liechtenstein at Group Stage home match) revealing himself as one of the most interesting and
talented Israeli prospects of this generation. The «flamboyant wing forward» Omri Altman is another Israeli prospect who deserves your consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Michael Ohana played as an Attacking Midfielder (through the middle or more on the flanks) and as Support Striker in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-1-4-1/1-4-4-1-1 tactical
formations. Ohana stood out for his great technique on the ball, vision, creativity and passing ability, linking-up the team’s midfield and forward plays with
ease (clever on and off the ball movements exploiting free areas near or inside the opposite’ 18-yard box). However, Michael Ohana still has margin for
improvements (consistency/mental and physical issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio who can build more natural fitness and stamina to manage his effort with more efficiency during matches (it was visible
some improvements at this last few times). Clever body use protecting the possession. Good coordination, agility (fast direction shifts) and change of
pace/acceleration skills at short-mid distances which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations. Decent jumping and heading technique
but Ohana hasn’t an impressive aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined with decent rate of individual/collective work but sometimes seemed that Michael Ohana could be more aggressive or intense with a better
«collective-playing notion».
COMPETITION REPORT
Attacking Midfielder/Support Striker who likes to be given a free role, using his good change of pace/acceleration skills at short-mid distances, great
technique on the ball (close ball control and dribbling skills), clever body use protecting the possession, vision and passing ability to provide dynamism and
create problems near the opposite’ 18-yard box (clever on and off the ball movements exploiting free areas as one of the most creative players of the team),
liking-up the team’s midfield and forward plays often, providing some assist to the teammates or eventually facing the goal himself (even if Michael Ohana
needs more composure at finishing situations). Decent crossing and shooting skills with his right preferred foot (with margin to improve his ambidexterity
using his left weaker foot). Set pieces taker. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball, even if Michael Ohana still has margin for improvements,
becoming more consistent.
Michael Ohana hasn’t defensive technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles in 1vs1 defensive situations and should
improve his defensive tactical/positional awareness (it was visible some improvements at this last few times). However, even if Michael Ohana is not a
«ball-winning player» by nature Ohana tried to pressure the opposite build-up process a couple of times throughout the matches looking for a possible
interception.
Decent attitude but, sometimes, not too aggressive reaction to the possession losses – Ohana could be more reliable. Good pace/acceleration to recover
the «defensive positioning» but lacks stamina and natural fitness to do it with the required constancy during the matches. As an «attacking-minded»
midfielder Michael Ohana prefers to think about the team’s next possession than to perform the defensive tasks.
With his vision and passing ability at short/mid-distances Michael Ohana can launch with ease some teammate at offensive depth spaces or takes
himself some speedy progresses with the ball to exploit any opposite defensive inferiority – eventually being part of the team’s build-up process at the first
instances (back support) and linking-up the midfield and forward plays generating attack opportunities. Ohana has decent conditions (cleverness at his
off-the-ball movements) to be launched at the back of the opposite defences by some teammate either. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball,
even if Michael Ohana still has margin for improvements, becoming more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Michael Ohana was a good unit for Israel at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Michael Ohana has a very interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Ohana remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game, then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Israeli one or eventually achieve the
main National Team of his country at short-medium term as a regular starter.
COMPETITION REPORT
MARKO JANKOVIĆ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MARKO JANKOVIĆ
Date of Birth 09-07-1995 (21)
Nation(s) Montenegro/Serbia
Preferred Position Right Attacking Midfielder
Other(s) Right Winger / Centre Attacking Midfielder / 2nd Striker
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / FK Partizan Belgrade (Loaned from: Olympiacos FC) / Serbia /
League Super Liga
OVERVIEW
Marko Janković was a good unit for Montenegro at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Janković played 10
(776 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored one goal, provided two assists and delivered many other relevant
individual actions revealing himself as one of the most talented Montenegrin prospects of this generation alongside of another good ones such as Vukan
Savićević, Luka Djordjević or Aleksandar Boljević.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Marko Janković played mainly as Support Striker/Attacking Midfielder in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-4-2 tactical formations. Janković stood out as a technically gifted
player (close control) with creativity, mobility, short-acceleration, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, 1vs1 offensive ability, vision and through
passing skills providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease. However, Marko Janković still has margin for improvements (physical/
consistency/mental issues).
PHYSICAL
Short player with average body mass ratio attending to his physical profile who still needs to build more natural fitness and stamina to react better in front
of «outmuscle» opponents’ and manage his effort with more efficiency (it was visible some improvements at this last few times). Good agility (fast direction
shifts), coordination and change of pace/short-acceleration skills which he knows how to use to take advantage from the opponents’ at 1vs1 situations
(avoiding or anticipating the impact/contact with opponents’). No aerial power dominance at all (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined but Marko Janković needs a better «collective-playing notion»/teamwork rate (too selfish sometimes) and could be more aggressive, intense
and concentrated. Janković should avoid as well some «prima-donna attitude» managing with more cleverness all the hype around him.
COMPETITION REPORT
Attacking Midfielder/Supporting Striker who likes to be given a free role, providing dynamism and mobility, liking-up the team’s midfield and attack through
his cleverness at off-the-ball movements/creativity. Technically gifted, Marko Janković provokes opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations with ease using
his great close control/short-dribbling skills to takes speedy progresses with the possession. As one of the most creative players of his team, Marko
Janković revealed good timings exploiting spaces near or inside the opposite 18-yard box to try a possible shot on goal with his left preferred foot (which
he still has margin to work becoming more effective and consistent) or eventually to provide some last «killer through pass». Good conditions to play in 1-2
combinations with teammates, attracting the opposite defenders in a first moment to exploit their back in a second one. However, Marko Janković should
improve his decision taking on the ball since Janković has tendency to explore 1vs1 offensive situations too often and loses objectivity, as well as, needs
to achieve a better consistency balance at most of the other aspects of his game. Set pieces taker.
Janković hasn’t an impressive physical conditions or defensive technique (ability to mark opponents’ tightly or eventually dives into tackles at 1vs1
defensive situations) to perform the defensive tasks with great constancy or effectiveness during matches. Even if Marko Janković did it well a couple of
times throughout the matches, Janković could be more reliable for his team (lacks defensive tactical awareness either).
Sometimes reacted decently to the possession losses, other ones seemed absent of the defensive duties (lacks physical conditions or defensive technique
to be more effective). Even if Marko Janković did it well a couple of times throughout the matches, Janković could be more reliable for his team (lacks
defensive tactical awareness either).
Marko Janković provides dynamism to the team’s offensive plays (linking-up the team’s midfield and attack) through his creative off-the-ball movements
and technique on the ball to provoke opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations as a fast counter-attack threat. Janković likes to be given a free role. However,
Marko Janković needs to improve his timings and decision taking on the ball since he has tendency to explore 1vs1 too often and loses objectivity.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Marko Janković was a good unit for Montenegro at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Marko Janković has a good technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If he remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of
his game (as physical/mental/consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Serbian
one or eventually becoming regularly called-up for the main National Team of Montenegro.
COMPETITION REPORT
HARRY WILSON
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name HARRY WILSON
Date of Birth 22-03-1997 (19)
Nation(s) Wales/England
Preferred Position Right Wing Forward
Other(s) Left Winger / 2nd Striker
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / Liverpool FC (U-23) / England / Premier League 2
League
OVERVIEW
Harry Wilson was a good unit for Wales at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Harry Wilson played 8 (513
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 2 goals, provided 2 assists, delivered some other relevant individual
actions and revealed himself as one of the most interesting Winger/Wing Forward prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Harry Wilson played as Right Wing Forward or Left Winger in 1-4-4-1-1/1-4-2-3-1/1-4-4-2 tactical formations. Harry Wilson stood out for his great technique
on the ball, vision, creativity, acceleration/change of pace, 1vs1 offensive ability, shooting skills with his technically gifted left preferred foot, doing many
energetic runs down the flank, providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease/spreading the panic through opposite’ defences.
However, for sure Harry Wilson still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Short player with decent body mass ratio and average natural fitness/stamina, even if in front of «outmuscle» opponents’ Harry Wilson may struggle a bit
(still has margin to work managing his effort with more efficiency during matches). Good agility (fast direction shifts), coordination and great change of
pace/acceleration skills which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations. Decent jumping but Harry Wilson hasn’t aerial power dominance
at all.
MENTAL
Concentrated and determined at most part of the times with decent rate of individual/collective work. Ambitious player but Harry Wilson still has margin to
improve his «collective-playing notion» (tends to be too selfish sometimes).
COMPETITION REPORT
Harry Wilson knows how to use his great change of pace/acceleration, lovely technique on the ball (dribbling skills/closing control), vision, creativity and
1vs1 offensive ability to takes speedy progresses with the ball, doing energetic runs and spreading the panic through opposite defences like a «flamboyant»
winger. Good on and off the ball movements exploiting free areas near the opposite’ 18-yard box (doing many cutting inside moves). Good crossing and
powerful shooting skills with his technically gifted left preferred foot; Harry Wilson can easily provide some assist (by some last killer through pass or
cross) or eventually faces the goal himself. Harry Wilson revealed ability to do 1-2 combinations with teammates in a short style of play. However, despite
of his great technical potential, Harry Wilson can be more consistent at most part of the aspects (decision taking on the ball included avoiding explore 1vs1
offensive situations too often and loses objectivity). Set pieces taker specialist.
Harry Wilson is not a «defensive winger» by nature and hasn’t an impressive defensive technique/ability/physical power to pressure tightly the opponents’
or eventually to perform the defensive tasks with great constancy during the matches but displayed a good defensive contribution/work rate throughout
the competition pressing the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking for a possible interception or eventually helping the full-back of his
playing side (it was visible some improvements at his defensive tactical/positional awareness).
Decent attitude and reactions to the possession losses trying to disturb the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking for a possible
interception, even if Harry Wilson hasn’t an impressive physical power or technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ with great constancy during matches.
Using his great pace, Harry Wilson can be launched with ease at the back of the opposite’ defences or eventually takes himself some speedy progression
with the possession to exploit any defensive opposite inferiority as fast counter-attack threat. Wilson can be used as well to play in 1-2 combinations/short
style of play at the first instances of the team’s build-up process. However, Harry Wilson needs to improve the consistency and effectiveness of his timings
and decision taking on the ball.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Harry Wilson was a good unit for Wales at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Harry Wilson has a really interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Wilson remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game (mainly consistency issues/managing with cleverness all the hype around him), then he can become a relevant unit for some great European
football club (such as Liverpool FC) or eventually a regular starter for the main National Team of Wales.
COMPETITION REPORT
DÁNIEL PROSSER
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name DÁNIEL PROSSER
Date of Birth 15-06-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Hungary
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / Budapest Honvéd FC / Hungary / NB I
League
OVERVIEW
Dániel Prosser was a good unit for Hungary at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Prosser played 5 (390
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 5 goals, provided 2 assists, delivered some other relevant individual
actions (eventually his best performances were against Liechtenstein and Portugal at Group Stage away matches and against Albania at Group Stage
home match) and revealed himself as one of the most interesting Winger/Wing Forward prospects of the tournament. Dávid Forgács, Roland Sallai, Bence
Mervó or Zsolt Kalmár are another Hungarian prospects who deserves your attention.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Dániel Prosser played mainly as Right Wing Forward in 1-4-4-1-1/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Dániel Prosser stood out for his good technique on the ball,
vision, acceleration/change of pace, 1vs1 offensive ability, shooting skills with his technically gifted left foot, doing many energetic runs down the flank and
providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease/spreading the panic through opposite’ defences. However, for sure Dániel Prosser
still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio and average natural fitness/stamina (which Dániel Prosser can still improve in next few times managing his effort with
more efficiency during matches). Good agility (fast direction shifts), coordination and great change of pace/acceleration skills which he knows how to use
to take advantage at 1vs1 situations. Decent jumping but Dániel Prosser hasn’t aerial power dominance at all.
MENTAL
Concentrated and determined at most part of the times with decent rate of individual/collective work. Ambitious player but Dániel Prosser still has margin
to improve his «collective-playing notion» (tends to be too selfish sometimes).
COMPETITION REPORT
Dániel Prosser knows how to use his great change of pace/acceleration, good technique on the ball (dribbling skills/closing control), vision, creativity and
1vs1 offensive ability to takes speedy progresses with the ball, doing energetic runs and spreading the panic through opposite defences like a «flamboyant»
winger. Good on and off the ball movements exploiting free areas near the opposite’ 18-yard box (doing many cutting inside moves). Good crossing and
great shooting skills with his technically gifted left preferred foot; Dániel Prosser can easily provide some assist (by some pass or cross) or eventually faces
the goal himself. Dániel Prosser revealed ability to do 1-2 combinations with teammates in a short style of play. However, despite of his great technical
potential, Dániel Prosser could be more consistent at most part of the aspects (decision taking on the ball included avoiding explore 1vs1 offensive
situations too often and loses objectivity). Set pieces taker.
Dániel Prosser is not a «defensive winger» by nature and hasn’t an impressive defensive technique/ability/physical power to pressure tightly the opponents’
or eventually to perform the defensive tasks with great constancy during the matches but displayed a good defensive contribution/work rate throughout
the competition pressing the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking for a possible interception or eventually helping the full-back of his
playing side (it was visible some improvements at his defensive tactical/positional awareness).
Decent attitude and reactions to the possession losses trying to disturb the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking for a possible
interception, even if Dániel Prosser hasn’t an impressive physical power/natural fitness or technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ with great constancy
during matches.
Using his great pace, Dániel Prosser can be launched with ease at the back of the opposite’ defences or eventually takes himself some speedy
progression with the possession to exploit any defensive opposite inferiority as a fast counter-attack threat. Dániel Prosser can be used as well to play
in 1-2 combinations/short style of play being part of team’s build-up process. However, Dániel Prosser still has margin to improve the consistency and
effectiveness of his timings and decision taking on the ball.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Dániel Prosser was a good unit for Hungary at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Dániel Prosser has an interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Dániel Prosser remaining focused on his path and improve
some aspects of his game (consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Hungarian
one or eventually achieve the main National Team of Hungary at medium-long term.
COMPETITION REPORT
VÁCLAV ČERNÝ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name VÁCLAV ČERNÝ
Date of Birth 17-10-1997 (19)
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / AFC Ajax / Netherlands / Eredivisie
League
OVERVIEW
Václav Černý was a good unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Černý played 8 (588
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 3 goals, provided 4 assists and delivered many other relevant individual
actions (eventually his best performances were against Latvia and Montenegro at Group Stage home matches) revealing himself as one of the most
interesting Winger/Wing Forward prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Václav Černý played mainly as a Right Wing Forward/Right Winger in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Černý stood out as a flamboyant
winger with great technique on the ball, determination, acceleration and dribbling skills which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 offensive
situations. However, Václav Černý still has margin for improvements (consistency and physical issues).
PHYSICAL
Decent body mass ratio but for sure Václav Černý can build more physical strength/stamina/natural fitness to react better in front of «outmuscle» opponents’
and to manage his effort with more efficiency (it was visible some improvements at this last few times). Great coordination, agility (fast direction shifts) and
change of pace/acceleration skills which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations (avoiding or anticipating the contact/impact). Decent
jumping but no aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined and confident but Václav Černý needs to improve his «collective-playing notion» (too selfish sometimes). However, Václav Černý seemed an
ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Černý has a great ability and a good technique on the ball/dribbling skills (short and in progression) to provoke opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations, using
his great change of pace/acceleration skills at short-mid distances to take advantage and spread panic through opposite defences. Like a «flamboyant
winger», Václav Černý can play on either wing (played more on the right this time) always looking for a chance to do energetic runs down the flank. Good
crossing skills when exploited wider areas but due the fact Václav Černý is a left footed winger playing mainly on the right attacking side this time, the Czech
winger prospect lurked oftentimes for cutting inside movements on and off the ball to try a possible shot on goal (should improve the accuracy of his shots
and composure at finishing moments). Good conditions to play in 1-2 combinations (short passing style of play) with teammates near the opposite 18-
yard box, attracting the opposite defenders in a first moment to exploit their back in a second one. However, despite of his good technical potential, Václav
Černý needs to improve a lot his decision taking on the ball since he tends to explore 1vs1 offensive situations too often losing objectivity. Set pieces taker.
Sometimes seemed a little absent of the «defensive winger duties» and could be more reliable for his team. However, Václav Černý tried to help the
Full-Back of his playing side performing the defensive tasks with effectiveness a couple of times throughout the matches (but for sure Černý hasn’t an
impressive defensive technique to mark/pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive situations). Václav Černý
should improve his defensive positional/tactical awareness becoming more useful for his team.
Great change of pace/acceleration skills to recover/adjust the «defensive winger positioning» as fast as possible but lacks some natural fitness and
stamina to do it with great constancy during the matches. Sometimes reacted decently to the possession losses, other ones seemed absent of the
«defensive winger duties» (still needs to learn that «eye-pressure» doesn’t recover possessions).
Václav Černý can be launched at the offensive depth using his great change of pace/acceleration skills/clever off-the-ball movements or eventually takes
himself energetic and speedy progresses with the possession as a fast counter-attack threat lurking to exploit any opposite defensive inferiority. However,
when in possession Václav Černý needs to improve his timings and decision taking on the ball (still tends to be a little naive).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Václav Černý was a good unit for Czech Republic at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Václav Černý has an interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Černý remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game (as mental/consistency/physical issues), then he can become a regular starter for the first-team of AFC Ajax or eventually achieve the main
National Team of his country at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
CALLUM O’DOWDA
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name CALLUM O’DOWDA
Date of Birth 23-04-1995 (21)
Nation(s) England/Ireland Republic
Other(s) Left Winger / Right Attacking Midfielder / Left Attacking Midfielder
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / Bristol City / England / Championship
League
OVERVIEW
Callum O’Dowda was a good unit for Ireland Republic at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. O’Dowda played
8 (700 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 3 goals and delivered some other relevant individual actions
revealing himself as an interesting Winger/Wing Forward prospect who you should keep under your radar in next few times alongside another Irish talents
such as Jack Byrne or Joshua Cullen.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Callum O’Dowda played as Right or Left Wing Forward/Winger/Attacking Midfielder in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-4-2 tactical formations. O’Dowda stood out as a
flamboyant winger/wing forward with good technique on the ball, determination, acceleration and dribbling skills which he knows how to use to take
advantage at 1vs1 offensive situations. However, Callum O’Dowda still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, strength, decent natural fitness and stamina. Good coordination, agility (direction shifts) and change of pace/acceleration
skills which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations. Decent jumping and average aerial ability (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined and confident with decent rate of individual and collective work. Callum O’Dowda seemed to be an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Callum O’Dowda has a good technique on the ball/dribbling skills to provoke opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations, using his change of pace/acceleration
skills to take advantage and spread panic through opposite defences. Callum O’Dowda can play on either wing always looking for a chance to do energetic
runs down the flank. Good crossing skills when exploited wider areas but due the fact Callum O’Dowda is a left footed winger O’Dowda is suitable to play
on the right attacking side lurking for cutting inside movements on and off the ball to try a possible shot on goal in a second instance. Good conditions to
play in 1-2 combinations (short passing style of play) with teammates near the opposite 18-yard box, attracting the opposite defenders in a first moment to
exploit their back in a second one. However, despite of his good technical potential, Callum O’Dowda needs to improve his decision taking on the ball since
he tends to explore 1vs1 offensive situations too often losing objectivity. Possible set pieces taker.
Callum O’Dowda tried to help the Full-Back of his playing side performing the defensive tasks with effectiveness a couple of times throughout the matches
(even if O’Dowda hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to mark/pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive
situations, the Irish prospect provided some interceptions). Decent defensive positional/tactical awareness but for sure Callum O’Dowda still has margin
to be more consistent and reliable for his team.
Decent reaction to the possession losses as well as good physical conditions/change of pace/acceleration skills to recover/adjust the «defensive winger
positioning» as fast as possible.
Callum O’Dowda can be launched at the offensive depth using his great change of pace/acceleration skills/clever off-the-ball movements or eventually
takes himself energetic and speedy progresses with the possession as a fast counter-attack threat lurking to exploit any opposite defensive inferiority.
However, Callum O’Dowda still has margin to improve his timings and decision taking on the ball, becoming more consistent and effective.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Callum O’Dowda was a good unit for Ireland Republic at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Callum O’Dowda has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Callum O’Dowda remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some top division European football club (eventually some English Premier League one at
first instance) or become a regular starter for the main National Team of Ireland Republic at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
ANDREW HJULSAGER
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ANDREW HJULSAGER
Date of Birth 15-01-1995 (21)
Nation(s) Denmark
Other(s) Left Attacking Midfielder / Right Winger / Left Winger / Centre
Attacking Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Brøndby IF / Denmark / Superliga
League
OVERVIEW
Andrew Hjulsager was a good unit for Denmark at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Hjulsager played 9 (718
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 2 goals, provided 2 assists and delivered some other relevant individual
actions revealing himself as one of the most interesting Winger/Attacking Midfielder prospects of the tournament.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Andrew Hjulsager played mainly as Right Attacking Midfielder in 1-4-4-1-1/1-4-4-2/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Hjulsager stood out for his change of pace/
acceleration, vision, passing ability, creativity, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements and technique on the ball providing dynamism to the team’s last
offensive third plays with ease. However, for sure Andrew Hjulsager still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Decent body mass ratio but Andrew Hjulsager can build more physical strength, natural fitness and stamina to react better in front of «outmuscle»
opponents’ and manage his effort with more efficiency during matches (it was visible some improvements at this last few times). Great agility (fast
direction shifts), coordination and change of pace/acceleration skills which Hjulsager knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations (anticipating
or avoiding the impact). Decent jumping but no aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined, committed and confident with decent rate of individual and collective work but sometimes Andrew Hjulsager could be more aggressive and
intense. However, Hjulsager seemed an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing more on the right attacking side this time, Andrew Hjulsager revealed a good change of pace/acceleration, vision, 1vs1 offensive ability, passing
skills (short-medium distances) and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, spreading panic through opposite defences. Often comes from the right
flank to central zones (cutting inside), Andrew Hjulsager lurked for a possible shot on goal (good shooting skills with his right preferred foot and decent
ambidexterity using his left weaker foot) or to deliver some last «killer» through pass into the box. When exploited wider areas, Hjulsager displayed good
crossing skills either. Good ability to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates near the opposite 18-yard box as one of the most creative players of his
team. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Andrew Hjulsager still has margin to be more consistent. Set pieces taker.
Andrew Hjulsager hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to mark tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive situations
but displayed some defensive positional/tactical concerns, trying to help the full back of his playing side. However, for sure Hjulsager still has margin to
be more reliable for his team.
Good change of pace/acceleration to recover the defensive positioning as fast as possible but lacks some natural fitness and stamina to do it with the
required constancy during the matches. However, Andrew Hjulsager displayed defensive concerns throughout the matches, reacting to the possession
losses trying to disturb the opposite build-up process and looking for a possible interception/recovery (and did it well a couple of times).
Using his vision, creativity and passing ability, Andrew Hjulsager can deliver some good pass to launch teammates at the back of the opposite defences
(generating counter-attack opportunities) or takes himself speedy progresses with the ball using his good change of pace/acceleration and 1vs1 offensive
ability to exploit some opposite defensive inferiority. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Andrew Hjulsager still has margin to be
more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Andrew Hjulsager was a good unit for Denmark at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Andrew Hjulsager has an interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Hjulsager remaining focused on his path and improve
some aspects of his game (as physical and consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context
than Danish one or eventually to achieve the main National Team of Denmark at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
ALBERT RUSNÁK
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ALBERT RUSNÁK
Date of Birth 07-07-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Slovakia
Preferred Position Right Winger
Other(s) Left Wing Forward / Attacking Midfielder
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Groningen / Netherlands / Eredivisie
League
OVERVIEW
Albert Rusnák was a good unit for Slovakia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Albert Rusnák played 8
(675 minutes) of the total 8 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 3 goals, provided 3 assists and revealed himself as a good Winger/
Attacking Midfielder prospect who you should keep under your radar.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Albert Rusnák played mainly as a Right Winger/Right Wing Forward (switching throughout the matches to the other flank) in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-3-3 tactical
formations. Rusnák stood out for his energetic forward runs down the flank, change of pace/acceleration skills, great technique on the ball, creativity and
1vs1 offensive ability spreading panic through opposite defences. However, Albert Rusnák still has margin for improvements (consistency and mental
issues).
PHYSICAL
Decent body mass ratio and natural fitness, even if Rusnák can build a little bit more of physical strength/power/stamina to react better in front of
«outmuscle» defenders and manage his effort with more efficiency during matches. Great coordination, agility (fast direction shifts) and change of pace/
acceleration skills to take advantage at 1vs1 offensive situations. Good jumping, even if Albert Rusnák hasn’t aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined and ambitious but Albert Rusnák should improve his «collective-playing notion» (too selfish sometimes) avoiding some «prima donna attitude»
as well.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing more on the right flank this time (can perform on the left too or just behind the Striker), Albert Rusnák knows how to use his great change of pace/
acceleration skills and great technique on the ball (dribbling skills) to spread the panic and provoke the opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations like a
«flamboyant winger/wing forward», taking speedy progresses with the possession. Always looking for a chance to do energetic straight runs and wider
areas exploits (good crossing skills) or spaces near the opposite’ 18-yard box to face the goal, cutting inside to use his shooting skills from distance (right
preferred foot player with good ambidexterity using his left weaker foot at simpler executions). Albert Rusnák revealed ability to do 1-2 combinations with
teammates in a short style of play, attracting the opposite defenders in a first moment to exploit their back in a second one by some last killer-through
pass. However, despite of his good technical conditions, Rusnák still needs to improve a lot his decision taking on the ball since he tends to explore 1vs1
offensive situations too often and loses objectivity/possession sometimes down the acceptable. Set pieces taker specialist.
Albert Rusnák displayed some defensive concerns pressing the opposite build-up process a couple of times throughout the matches but the Slovakian
attacking midfielder/winger hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive
situations. Rusnák should improve as well his defensive positional/tactical awareness becoming more reliable and effective when team does not have
possession.
Sometimes reacted decently to the possession losses pressing/disturbing the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking for a possible
interception/recovery, other ones seemed a little absent of the defensive tasks and could be more reliable for his team. However, good change of pace/
acceleration skills to adjust/recover the «defensive winger positioning» as fast as possible.
Albert Rusnák can be launched at offensive depth spaces or takes himself speedy and energetic progresses with the ball to exploit any opposite defensive
inferiority using his great change of pace/acceleration skills and 1vs1 offensive ability as a fast counter-attack threat. However, Albert Rusnák still has
margin to improve the effectiveness and consistency of his decision taking on the ball (still tends to be naive).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Albert Rusnák was a good unit for Slovakia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Albert Rusnák has a good technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Rusnák remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (mainly mental and consistency issues), then Albert Rusnák can achieve the main National Team of Slovakia at short-medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
LIRIDON LATIFI
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name LIRIDON LATIFI
Date of Birth 06-02-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Kosovo/Albania
Other(s) Right Winger / Left Winger / 2nd Striker
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / KF Skënderbeu Korçë / Albania / Kategoria Superiore
League
OVERVIEW
Liridon Latifi was a good unit for Albania at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Latifi played 9 (764 minutes)
of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 4 goals, provided 2 assists and delivered some other relevant individual actions
revealing himself as a good Winger/Attacking Midfielder prospect who you should keep under your radar in next few times.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Liridon Latifi played mainly as Right Attacking Midfielder/Winger (switching throughout the matches to the left flank) in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-2-3-1 tactical
formation. Latifi stood out for his mobility, change of pace/acceleration skills, ball control technique and 1vs1 offensive ability spreading panic through
opposite defences with ease. However, Liridon Latifi still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Short player with decent body mass ration attending to his physical profile who can build more natural fitness and stamina to react better in front of
«outmuscle» defenders and manage his effort with more efficiency during matches. Great coordination, agility (fast direction shifts) and change of pace/
acceleration skills to take advantage at 1vs1 offensive situations (avoiding or anticipating the impact with opponents’). Decent jumping but no aerial power
dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined and ambitious but Liridon Latifi should improve his «collective-playing notion» (tends to be too selfish sometimes).
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing more on the right flank this time (can perform on the left too or just behind the Striker), Liridon Latifi knows how to use his great change of pace/
acceleration skills and technique on the ball (dribbling skills/ball control) to spread the panic and provoke the opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations like
a «flamboyant winger», taking speedy progresses with the possession. Always looking for a chance to do energetic straight runs and wider areas exploits
(decent crossing skills) or spaces near the opposite’ 18-yard box to face the goal, cutting inside to use his shooting skills from distance (right preferred foot
player with good ambidexterity using his left weaker foot at simpler executions). Latifi revealed ability to do 1-2 combinations with teammates in a short
style of play, attracting the opposite defenders in a first moment to exploit their back in a second one by some last killer-through pass. Despite of his good
technical conditions, Liridon Latifi still needs to improve his decision taking on the ball since he tends to explore 1vs1 offensive situations too often and
sometimes loses objectivity/possession down the acceptable. Set pieces taker specialist.
Liridon Latifi displayed some defensive concerns pressing the opposite build-up process a couple of times throughout the matches but the Albanian
attacking midfielder/winger hasn’t an impressive defensive technique/physical conditions (lacks some stamina and natural fitness) to pressure tightly the
opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive situations. Latifi still has margin to improve his defensive positional/tactical awareness,
becoming more reliable and clever.
Sometimes reacted decently to the possession losses pressing/disturbing the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking for a possible
interception/recovery, other ones seemed a little absent of the defensive tasks and could be more reliable for his team. However, good change of pace/
acceleration skills to adjust/recover the «defensive winger positioning» as fast as possible.
Liridon Latifi can be launched at offensive depth spaces or takes himself speedy and energetic progresses with the ball to exploit any opposite defensive
inferiority using his great change of pace/acceleration skills and 1vs1 offensive ability as a fast counter-attack threat. However, Liridon Latifi still has
margin to improve the effectiveness and consistency of his timings and decision taking on the ball (still tends to be naive).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Liridon Latifi was a good unit for Albania at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Liridon Latifi has a good technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Latifi remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game (mainly consistency issues), then Liridon Latifi can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Albanian one
or eventually achieve the main National Team of Albania at short-medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
MOHAMED ELYOUNOUSSI
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MOHAMED ELYOUNOUSSI
Date of Birth 04-08-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Morocco/Norway
Preferred Position Left Wing Forward
Other(s) Right Attacking Midfielder / Centre Attacking Midfielder / False or
2nd Striker
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Basel 1893 / Switzerland / Super League
League
OVERVIEW
Mohamed Elyounoussi was an important unit for Norway at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign.
Elyounoussi played 9 (796 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 5 goals, provided 2 assists and delivered many
other relevant individual actions (eventually his best performances were against Kazakhstan and Switzerland at Group Stage home matches and against
Serbia at Play-offs home match). Ghayas Zahid and the highly-regarded/very talented Martin Ødegaard for sure are another two Norwegian prospects who
deserves your attention.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Mohamed Elyounoussi played as «False Striker» and Left Wing Forward in 1-4-4-2/1-4-2-3-1tactical formations. Elyounoussi stood out as a flamboyant
forward with great dribbling and 1vs1 offensive ability, good pace, versatility and mobility who spread panic through opposite defences with ease. However,
Mohamed Elyounoussi still has margin for improvements (mental and consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina, even if in front of «outmuscle» opponents’ Elyounoussi may struggle a bit. Good agility,
coordination, pace and acceleration which he knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 offensive situations. Average jumping but Elyonoussi hasn’t an
impressive reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’ at aerial duels.
MENTAL
Determined and ambitious but Mohamed Elyounoussi needs a better «collective-playing notion» (tends to be too selfish). Eccentric and temperamental.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a Left Wing Forward or like a «False Striker», Mohamed Elyounoussi revealed a great technique on the ball and creativity to provide dynamism
to the team’s last offensive third plays using his dribbling and 1vs1 offensive ability to took speedy progresses with possession and spread panic through
opposite defences. Good conditions to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates near the opposite 18-yard box attracting the opposite defenders in a
first instance to exploit their back in a second instance by some through pass (lurking for a possible diagonal through ball provided by some teammate
oftentimes doing cutting inside movements from the wing – when played as a Wing Forward - to exploit his good shooting skills from distance – right
preferred foot forward with average ambidexterity using his left weaker foot at simpler executions). Decent crossing skills when exploited wider areas at
last offensive third. However, despite of his good technical potential, Mohamed Elyounoussi still has a lot of margin to improve his timings and decision
taking on the ball since he tends to explore 1vs1 offensive too often and sometimes loses possession/objectivity down the acceptable. Set pieces taker.
Mohamed Elyounoussi hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive
situations. Even if sometimes Elyounoussi displayed concerns to perform the «defensive forward duties» trying to disturb the opposite build-up process
looking for a possible interception, Mohamed Elyounoussi could be more reliable and effective for his team. Lacks some defensive tactical awareness/
cleverness.
Sometimes reacted decently to the possession losses, trying to disturb the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking for a possible
interception, other ones seemed absent of the defensive tasks and could be more reliable for his team. Good change of pace/acceleration to recover or to
adjust the «defensive forward positioning» as fast as possible.
Mohamed Elyounoussi revealed cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, a great change of pace/acceleration and 1vs1 offensive ability taking speedy
progresses with the possession as a fast counter-attack threat. Eventually Mohamed Elyounoussi can launch some teammate at the back of the opposite
defences using his decent vision and passing skills at short-mid distances to generate a possible counter-attack opportunity. However, Mohamed
Elyounoussi still has a lot of margin to improve his timings and decision taking on the ball since he tends to explore 1vs1 offensive too often and sometimes
loses possession/objectivity down the acceptable.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Mohamed Elyounoussi was an important unit for Norway at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying Play-offs campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Mohamed Elyounoussi has an interesting technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Mohamed Elyounoussi remaining focused on his path
and improve some aspects of his game (as mental/tactical/consistency issues), then he can become a regular starter for the main National Team of Norway.
COMPETITION REPORT
ENDRI ÇEKIÇI
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ENDRI ÇEKIÇI
Date of Birth 23-11-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Albania
Preferred Position Left Winger
Other(s) Right Winger / Wing Forward
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (Loaned from: GNK Dinamo Zagreb) /
League Croatia / 1.HNL
OVERVIEW
Endri Çekiçi was a good unit for Albania at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Çekiçi played 8 (608 minutes)
of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 1 goal, provided 4 assists and delivered some other relevant individual actions
(eventually his best performance was against Hungary at Group Stage away match) revealing himself as a good Winger/Wing Forward prospect who you
should keep under your radar in next few times.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Endri Çekiçi played mainly as Left Winger/Left Wing Forward in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Çekiçi stood out as a flamboyant winger/wing
forward with good change of pace/acceleration skills and technique on the ball (1vs1 offensive ability/dribbling) spreading panic through opposite
defences with ease. However, Endri Çekiçi still has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina. Good agility (fast direction shifts), coordination and change of pace/acceleration skills
which Çekiçi knows how to use to take advantage at 1vs1 situations. Good jumping but Endri Çekiçi hasn’t aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Concentrated and confident. Ambitious either but Endri Çekiçi needs a better «collective-playing notion» (tends to be too selfish sometimes).
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing more on the left attacking side this time, Endri Çekiçi revealed a good technique on the ball and 1vs1 offensive ability to takes speedy progresses
with the ball spreading panic through opposite’ defences like a «flamboyant» winger. Good on and off the ball movements exploiting free areas near the
opposite’ 18-yard box (cutting inside from the left flank to central spaces oftentimes as a right preferred foot winger). Decent crossing, Endri Çekiçi can
provide some assist (by some last killer pass or cross) or eventually faces the goal himself (powerful shooting skills from distance with his right preferred
foot). Çekiçi revealed ability to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates attracting the opposite defenders in a first moment to exploit their back in a
second instance. Despite of his good technical potential, Endri Çekiçi needs to be much more consistent at most part of the aspects (decision taking on
the ball included, avoiding explore 1vs1 offensive situations too often and lose objectivity/possession sometimes down the acceptable). Set pieces taker
specialist.
Endri Çekiçi is not a «defensive winger» by nature and hasn’t an impressive ability to pressure the opponents’ or eventually to perform the defensive tasks
with great effectiveness/technique (dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive situations, for example). Even if Endri Çekiçi should improve his defensive tactical/
positional awareness, the Albanian wing forward tried to help the Full-Back of his playing side, doing some defensive depth covering moves, within his
limitations, throughout the matches.
Sometimes reacted decently to the possession losses at the first instances, revealing defensive concerns, other ones seemed a little absent of the
defensive tasks. However, good change of pace/acceleration/physical conditions to recover/adjust the «defensive winger positioning» as fast as possible.
Using his good change of pace/acceleration skills, Endri Çekiçi can be launched at the back of the opposite’ defences or eventually takes himself some
speedy progresses with the possession to exploit any defensive opposite inferiority as a fast counter-attack threat. Çekiçi can be used as well to play
in 1-2 combinations/short style of play at the first instances of team’s build-up process, even if the Albanian prospect prefers to face the forward game
immediately than to perform with his back to the goal. Endri Çekiçi still needs to improve his timings and consistency/effectiveness of his decision taking
on the ball (still tends to be naive).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Endri Çekiçi was a good unit for Albania at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Endri Çekiçi has a good technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Endri Çekiçi remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (mainly mental and consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than
Croatian one or eventually achieve the main National Team of Albania at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
LUKA ZAHOVIĆ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name LUKA ZAHOVIĆ
Date of Birth 15-11-1995 (21)
Nation(s) Portugal/Slovenia
Preferred Position Striker
Other(s) 2nd Striker / Centre Forward
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / NK Maribor (Loaned from: SC Heerenveen) / Slovenia (Nether-
League lands) / Prva Liga (Eredivisie)
OVERVIEW
Luka Zahovič was a good unit for Slovenia at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Zahovič played 8 (463
minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 1 goal, provided 2 assists and delivered some other relevant individual
actions revealing himself as one of the most interesting Slovenian forward prospects of this generation who deserves your attention.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Luka Zahovič played as Striker/Centre Forward or more like a 2nd Striker in 1-4-4-2/1-3-5-2/1-3-4-2-1 tactical formations. Zahovič stood out for his
cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, good pace, agility, instinct and finishing spaces exploits, providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third
plays with ease. However, Luka Zahovič still has margin for improvements (mental/consistency/physical issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio who built more natural fitness and stamina at this last few times but still has margin to work managing his effort
with more efficiency during matches. Good change of pace/acceleration, agility and coordination. Decent jumping but Luka Zahovič hasn’t an impressive
reaction to the aerial contact with opponents (decent aerial ball trajectories reading/anticipation sense, despite of it).
MENTAL
Determined and ambitious but Luka Zahovič could be more aggressive/intense and needs a better «collective-playing notion» (avoiding some «prima
donna» attitude).
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a Striker/Centre Forward or 2nd Striker, Luka Zahovič revealed cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, providing dynamism to the team’s last
offensive third plays, using his good pace (or his 1vs1 offensive ability) to create problems for the opposite defences. Luka Zahovič revealed ability to play
in 1-2 combinations with teammates’ near the opposite box, attracting the opposite defenders in a first moment to exploit their back in a second instance
by some last «killer» through pass (oftentimes looking for a possible diagonal through ball provided by some teammate). Good instinct and finishing spaces
exploitations where Zahovič reveals a good shooting technique with his right preferred foot and heading technique to anticipate the opposite defenders at
aerial finishing situations. However, despite of his decent technical conditions, Luka Zahovič needs to improve the consistency of his game at most part of
the aspects (decision taking on the ball included). Direct free-kicks taker.
Luka Zahovič is essentially an «attacking-minded» forward and hasn’t an impressive physical conditions (lacks natural fitness/stamina) or technique
to pressure tightly the opponents’, even if Zahovič tried to disturb the opposite build-up process a couple of times throughout the matches looking
for a possible interception. Luka Zahovič prefers to think about team’s next possession than to do hard work to recover it (even if it was visible some
improvements and a better defensive contribution at this last few times).
Sometimes reacted decently to the possession losses, trying to disturb the opposite plays at the first instances, other ones seemed absent of the defensive
duties. Lacks physical conditions (natural fitness/stamina to do it with great constancy during matches) and defensive tactical awareness (even if it was
visible some improvements at this last few times).
As a «poacher», Luka Zahovič likes to be launched at offensive depth spaces (looking for some good diagonal through ball provided by teammates) using
his cleverness at his off-the-ball movements and pace to beat the offside trap, taking advantage of some opposite inferiority as a counter-attack threat.
Decent conditions to give some back support solution to the teammates providing dynamism to the last offensive third plays (1-2 combinations style of
play). However, for sure Luka Zahovič still has margin for improvements at most part of the aspects, becoming more consistent and effective (decision
taking on the ball included).
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Luka Zahovič was a good unit for Slovenia at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Luka Zahovič has a good technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Zahovič remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects
of his game (mainly mental/consistency/physical issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than
Slovenian one or eventually achieve the main National Team of Slovenia at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
MICHAEL GREGORITSCH
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MICHAEL GREGORITSCH
Date of Birth 18-04-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Austria
Other(s) Striker / Support Striker / Wing Forward
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / Hamburguer SV / Germany / 1.Bundesliga
League
OVERVIEW
Michael Gregoritsch was an important unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship Play-offs qualifying campaign.
Gregoritsch played 7 (526 minutes) of the total 12 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 9 goals and delivered some other relevant
actions revealing himself as one of the most valuable Centre Forward/Support Striker prospects of the tournament. Alessandro Schöpf or Florian Grillitsch
for sure are another two very interesting Austrian prospects who deserves your best consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Michael Gregoritsch played as Centre Forward/Striker and 2nd/Support Striker in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Gregoritsch stood out for his determination,
teamwork rate, ability to play with his back to the goal, vision, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, finishing spaces exploitations in a second instance
and shooting skills with his technically gifted left preferred foot. However, for sure Michael Gregoritsch still has margin for improvements (consistency
issues).
PHYSICAL
Tall forward with good body mass ratio, natural fitness and stamina, even if Michael Gregoritsch needs to manage his effort with more efficiency during
matches. Decent pace (without being explosive) and average coordination/agility attending to his physical profile. (even if sometimes might seem a little
gangly). Clever body use protecting the possession or diverting opponents’ from the ball at 1vs1 situations. Good jumping and decent aerial ability/power.
MENTAL
Determined with good rate of individual and collective work. Michael Gregoritsch led his team as captain a couple matches but seemed that Gregoritsch
could be more influential and ambitious (lacks some communication skills). A little temperamental.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as Striker/Centre Forward or Supporting Striker, Michael Gregoritsch displayed versatility and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements trying to
link-up team’s midfield and forward plays. Sometimes more like a «poacher», Gregoritsch was there to capitalize on any opposite defensive mistakes
(beating the offside trap). Michael Gregoritsch has a decent pace (without being too explosive) attending to his physical profile and revealed ability to
play with his back to the goal, holding up the possession as teammates advances (good vision and decent passing skills at short-medium distances to
play in 1-2 combination with teammates) or eventually through his rotation prepared the 1vs1 offensive situation (even if Michael Gregoritsch hasn’t an
outstanding dribbling technique or might seem a little gangly, the Austrian forward displayed a clever body use to protect the possession taking advantage
from the opponents’). Great shooting skills from distance with his technically gifted left preferred foot (should improve his ambidexterity using his right
weaker foot) always looking for a possible through diagonal ball provided by some teammate to place some first time powerful shot on goal and decent
heading technique at finishing situations. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball as well but for sure Michael Gregoritsch still has margin to be more
effective and consistent at most part of his interventions when team has possession. Penalty and direct free-kicks taker.
Decent attitude and defensive tactical cleverness, Michael Gregoritsch performed the «defensive forward duties» with reliability trying to disturb/pressure
the opposite build-up process looking for a possible interception and did it well a couple of times throughout the matches. Even if the Austrian forward
hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ knows how to use his good physical conditions to upset them.
Decent attitude and reaction to the possession losses, Michael Gregoritsch tried to disturb the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking to
provide some interception (and did it well a couple of times throughout the matches).
Michael Gregoritsch offered solutions to his team like a «target-man» (playing with his back to the goal and linking-up the team’s midfield and forward
plays/eventually being used to do some first aerial flick) or performed more like a «poacher» lurking for some opposite defensive mistake to capitalize on
it (beating the offside trap) using his cleverness at his off-the-ball movements to explore the offensive depth as a counter-attack/fast attack threat. Decent
timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the times but Michael Gregoritsch still has margin to be more consistent and effective.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Michael Gregoritsch was an important unit for Austria at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying Play-offs campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Michael Gregoritsch has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Michael Gregoritsch remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game (mainly consistency issues), then he can become a regular starter for the main National Team of Austria.
COMPETITION REPORT
GONÇALO GUEDES
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name GONÇALO Manuel Ganchinho GUEDES
Date of Birth 29-11-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Portugal
Preferred Position 2nd Striker
Other(s) Wing Forward / Centre Forward
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / SL Benfica / Portugal / Primeira Liga
League
OVERVIEW
Gonçalo Guedes was a good unit for Portugal at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Guedes played 7 (305
minutes) of the total 10 matches that Portugal made at this competition coming from the bench oftentimes. Guedes scored 3 goals, provided 3 assists
and delivered some other relevant individual actions (eventually his best performances were against Greece and Liechtenstein both at Group Stage away
matches) revealing himself as a very interesting Portuguese forward prospect who deserves your best consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Gonçalo Guedes played mainly as Wing Forward and 2nd Striker in 1-4-3-1-2/1-4-1-4-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Guedes stood out as a determined forward
with great change of pace/acceleration skills, mobility and 1vs1 offensive ability, vision, clever off-the-ball movements (finishing spaces exploitations) and
shooting skills from distance, providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease. Good defensive contribution as well. However, for sure
Gonçalo Guedes still young and has margin for improvements (consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with decent body mass ratio who can build more stamina/natural fitness to manage his effort with more efficiency during matches (it was visible
some improvements at this last few times). Great coordination, agility (fast direction shifts) and change of pace/acceleration skills to take advantage at
1vs1 offensive situations. Good jumping, even if Gonçalo Guedes hasn’t aerial power dominance (aerial duels).
MENTAL
Determined and committed with good rate of individual and collective work. Gonçalo Guedes seemed to be an ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as 2nd Striker or Wing Forward, Gonçalo Guedes knows how to use his great change of pace, mobility and technique on the ball (dribbling skills/
close control) to spread the panic and provoke the opponents’ at 1vs1 offensive situations like a «flamboyant forward», always looking for spaces near
the opposite 18-yard box to face the goal and use his good shooting skills from distance with his right preferred foot (lurking for some diagonal through
balls to place some first time powerful shot on goal oftentimes). Decent ambidexterity using his left weaker foot at simpler executions. Clever off-the-ball
movements trying to exploit some offensive depth spaces or to beat the offside trap as a fast counter-attack threat/good finishing spaces exploitations in
a second moment. Good ability to play with his back to the goal (as a «false 9»/«deep-lying forward») either, taking advantage of his fast direction shifts/
rotation moves in a second moment, playing in 1-2 combinations with teammates’ in a short style of play (decent vision and passing ability at short and
medium distances to provide some last pass into the opposite box). Good crossing when exploited wider areas at last offensive third. Despite of his decent
timings and decision taking on the ball, Gonçalo Guedes still has margin to be more consistent and effective. Set pieces taker.
Gonçalo Guedes displayed defensive concerns trying to disturb or stop the opposite build-up process looking for some interception/recovery and did it
well a couple of times throughout the matches. Even if Gonçalo Guedes hasn’t an impressive defensive technique the young Portuguese forward prospect
revealed some ability to pressure the opponents’ at 1vs1 defensive situations and a good defensive positional/tactical awareness. Good conditions to still
work becoming an even more effective and reliable player for his team at this moment of the game.
Determined reaction to the possession losses at most part of the times trying to disturb/stop the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking
for a possible interception/recovery. Good change of pace/acceleration to recover or adjust the defensive positioning as fast as possible.
Gonçalo Guedes prefers to be launched at offensive depth spaces using his cleverness at his off-the-ball movements and great change of pace/acceleration
skills to beat the offside trap/capitalizing on opposite defensive mistakes or eventually takes himself speedy progresses with the ball to exploit any
opposite defensive inferiority as a real fast counter-attack threat. Gonçalo Guedes did as well some good back support moves being part of the team’s
build-up process near the last offensive third (decent vision and passing ability at short and medium distances/combination plays). Decent timings and
decision taking on the ball but Gonçalo Guedes still has margin to be more consistent and effective.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Gonçalo Guedes was a good unit for Portugal at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Gonçalo Guedes has a very interesting technical potential to be worked and explored. If Gonçalo Guedes remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game, then he can achieve a good level at European football and become regularly called-up for the main National Team of Portugal at medium-
term.
COMPETITION REPORT
NIKOLAOS IOANNIDIS
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name NIKOLAOS IOANNIDIS
Date of Birth 26-04-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Germany/Greece
Other(s) Striker / Support Striker/ Wing Forward
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / Asteras Tripolis / Greece / Super League
League
OVERVIEW
Nikolaos Ioannidis was a good unit for Greece at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European Championship U-21 qualifying campaign. Nikolaos Ioannidis
played 8 (649 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 5 goals, provided 1 assist, delivered many other relevant
individual actions and revealed himself as one of the most interesting Greek forward prospects of this generation who deserves your best consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Nikolaos Ioannidis played as Striker/Centre Forward and Wing Forward in 1-4-4-2/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Ioannidis stood out for his physical
strength/natural fitness, technique on the ball, flair, good pace, dribbling skills and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, providing dynamism to the
team’s last offensive third plays with ease. However, for sure Nikolaos Ioannidis still has margin for improvements (mental and consistency issues).
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, natural fitness and stamina who feels comfortable in front of «outmuscle» opponents’. Good
coordination, interesting pace (change of pace/acceleration at mid-distances) and decent agility attending to his physical profile (even if sometimes might
seem a little gangly). Clever body use playing with his back to the goal (protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball). Good jumping and
decent aerial ability/heading technique.
MENTAL
Determined with decent rate of individual and collective work but sometimes seemed that Nikolaos Ioannidis could be more aggressive, intense and
focused. A little unpredictable.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing like a «Deep-Lying Forward»/Centre Forward/Striker or more on the wings almost as a Wing Forward, Nikolaos Ioannidis displayed cleverness at
his off-the-ball movements, a good change of pace and dribbling skills to spread panic through opposite defences. Like a «false 9» (or more like a «Support
Striker»), Ioannidis knows how to attract the opposite Centre-backs leaving spaces behind them to be exploited by late midfielders, forwards or wingers.
Good ability to play with his back to the goal, Ioannidis receives the ball and hold up as teammates advances or after a support move through his good
rotation prepare the 1vs1 situation using his body with cleverness to take advantage. Ioannidis appeared into finishing zones near or inside the opposite
18-yard box with good timings and determination to face the goal (astute off-the-ball movements in and around the opposite’ box). Ioannidis has vision
and displayed during the competition a decent ability to make some good assist/through pass into the box, as well as, to play in 1-2 combinations with
teammates. Powerful shooting skills with his right preferred foot and good heading technique. Decent decision taking on the ball but for sure Nikolaos
Ioannidis still has margin to be more effective and needs more composure/consistency in front of the goal/finishing situations since Ioannidis lost some
chances throughout the matches that a Striker shouldn’t miss. Penalty and direct free-kicks taker.
Sometimes Nikolaos Ioannidis displayed defensive tactical/positional concerns, trying to disturb/stop the opposite build-up process/recovering the
defensive positioning as fast as possible looking for a possible interception, other ones seemed a little absent of the «defensive forward duties» and could
be more reliable for his team. Good physical conditions to perform the defensive tasks but for sure Nikolaos Ioannidis hasn’t an impressive defensive
technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive situations.
Sometimes Nikolaos Ioannidis reacted decently to the possession losses, trying to disturb/stop the opposite build-up process at the first instances, other
ones seemed a little absent of the «defensive forward duties» and could be more reliable/effective for his team. Good physical conditions (change of pace/
acceleration/stamina) to recover the defensive positioning as fast as possible.
Nikolaos Ioannidis can offer solutions to his team like a «target-man» (playing with his back to the goal and linking-up the team’s midfield and forward
plays/eventually being used to do some aerial flick) but has cleverness at his off-the-ball movements and a good change of pace/acceleration at mid-
distances to explore the back of the opposite’ defences either (playing as a «poacher»). Good dribbling skills and conditions to takes speedy progresses
with the possession as a fast counter-attack threat. Decent decision taking on the ball but for sure Nikolaos Ioannidis still has margin to be more effective/
consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Nikolaos Ioannidis was a good unit for Greece at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European Championship U-21 qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Nikolaos Ioannidis has a great technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Ioannidis remaining focused on his path and improve some
aspects of his game (mainly mental and consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than
Greek one or eventually achieve the main National Team of his country at medium-term as a regular starter.
COMPETITION REPORT
SÉBASTIEN HALLER
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name SÉBASTIEN HALLER
Date of Birth 22-06-1994 (22)
Nation(s) France/Cote d’Ivoire
Other(s) Striker
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Utrecht / Netherlands / Eredivisie
League
OVERVIEW
Sébastien Haller was a valid unit for France at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Sébastien Haller played 9
(669 minutes) of the total 10 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 3 goals, delivered some other relevant individual actions (eventually
his best performance was against Scotland at Group Stage home match) and revealed himself as an interesting Centre Forward prospect who deserves
your consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Sébastien Haller played as a Striker/Centre Forward in 1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations. Sébastien Haller stood out for his great physical power,
cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, pace, ability to play with his back to the goal, vision, passing, heading and powerful shooting skills with his
right preferred foot as a complete forward providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third. However, for sure Sébastien Haller still has margin for
PHYSICAL
Striker with great body mass ratio, physical power, natural fitness and decent stamina (should manage his effort with more efficiency). Good pace/
acceleration, decent coordination and agility attending to his physical profile. Clever body use protecting the possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball
(playing with his back to the goal). Good jumping and aerial ability/power.
MENTAL
Determined at most part of the times during the tournament. Good rate of individual/collective work. Sébastien Haller seemed an ambitious player but
sometimes his confidence and concentration balance shakes too much.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing like a Centre Forward/«deep-lying Forward» or more like a Striker, Sébastien Haller displayed cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, always trying
to find the best space to receive the ball mainly between opposite midfield and defensive lines – linking-up the team’s midfield and forward plays often – or
was lurking for some opposite defensive mistake to capitalize on it (beating the offside trap as a «poacher»). Like a «false 9», Sébastien Haller knows how
to attract the opposite defenders leaving spaces behind them to be exploited by late midfielders, 2nd Strikers or wingers. Great ability to play with his back
to the goal, Haller receives the ball and hold up as teammates advance or after a support move through his good rotation prepare the 1vs1 situation using
his body with cleverness, good ball control, decent dribble and pace to take advantage. Haller appeared into finishing zones inside the opposite 18-yard box
with good timings and determination to face the goal (good instinct even if sometimes seemed that his confidence and concentration shakes too much).
Sébastien Haller has a good vision and displayed ability to make some good assist/through/killer pass into the box, as well as, to play in 1-2 combinations
with teammates or even to deliver some good cross when exploited wider areas. Powerful shooting skills with his right preferred foot (should improve his
ambidexterity shooting with his left weaker foot) and great heading technique. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the times but
Sébastien Haller still has margin to be more consistent. Penalty and direct free-kicks taker.
Decent attitude, Sébastien Haller tried to disturb the first moments of the opposite build-up process looking for some interception and performed the
«defensive forward duties» with a decent liability for his team along the tournament. For sure Sébastien Haller hasn’t an impressive defensive technique
to pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive situations but knows how to use his physical conditions (power/
strength and pace) to upset the opponents’.
Decent reaction to the possession losses, Sébastien Haller understands reasonably well the importance of an effective pressure to stop or disturb the
opposite’ plays at early stages. Good physical conditions (power/natural fitness/pace) to recover or adjust the «defensive forward positioning» as fast as
possible.
Sébastien Haller offered many solutions to his team like a «target-man» (playing with his back to the goal and linking-up the team’s midfield and forward
plays/eventually being used to do some aerial flick) or performed more like a «poacher» lurking for some opposite defensive mistake to capitalize on it
(beating the offside trap) using his cleverness at his off-the-ball movements and pace to explore the offensive depth as a counter-attack threat. Decent
timings and decision taking on the ball but Sébastien Haller still has margin to be more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Sébastien Haller was a valid unit for France at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Sébastien Haller has a good technical potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If he remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game, then Sébatien Haller can become a valid unit for some good European football club included in a higher competitive context than Dutch one or eventually
achieve the main National Team of France at medium-long term.
COMPETITION REPORT
ANDRAŽ ŠPORAR
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name ANDRAŽ ŠPORAR
Date of Birth 27-02-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Slovenia
Other(s) Striker / Support Striker/ Wing Forward
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FC Basel 1893 / Switzerland / Super League
League
OVERVIEW
Andraž Šporar was a good unit for Slovenia at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Šporar played 7 (563
actions revealing himself as an interesting Centre Forward prospect who deserves your consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Andraž Šporar played as Striker/Centre Forward in 1-4-4-2/1-3-5-2/1-3-4-2-1 tactical formations. Šporar stood out for his determination, physical strength/
natural fitness, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements, instinct, good pace/acceleration, ability to play with his back to the goal and finishing spaces
exploitations, providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays with ease.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, natural fitness and stamina who feels comfortable in front of «outmuscle» opponents’. Good
coordination, pace (change of pace/acceleration at mid-distances) and decent agility. Clever body use playing with his back to the goal (protecting the
possession/diverting opponents’ from the ball). Good jumping and decent aerial ability/heading technique.
MENTAL
Determined, focused and concentrated with good rate of individual and collective work. Andraž Šporar seemed to be an ambitious player with some
leadership skills as team captain.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a most conventional Striker or like a Centre Forward (linking-up plays between midfield and attack), Andraž Šporar was lurking to capitalize any
opposite defensive mistakes using his pace/acceleration at mid-distances and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements to win the back of the opposite
defences (as a «poacher»). Like a «false 9» (or more like a «Support Striker»), Andraž Šporar knows how to attract the opposite Centre-backs leaving spaces
behind them to be exploited by late midfielders or wingers. Good ability to play with his back to the goal, Šporar receives the ball and hold up as teammates
advances or after a support move through his good rotation prepare the 1vs1 situation using his body with cleverness to take advantage. Andraž Šporar
appeared into finishing zones near or inside the opposite 18-yard box with good timings and determination to face the goal (astute off-the-ball movements
in and around the opposite’ box and instinct at finishing situations). Šporar has vision and displayed during the competition a decent ability to make some
good assist/through pass into the box, as well as, to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates. Powerful shooting skills with his right preferred foot and
good heading technique. Decent decision taking on the ball but for sure Andraž Šporar still has margin to be more consistent.
Andraž Šporar displayed some defensive tactical/positional concerns, trying to disturb/stop the opposite build-up process/recovering the defensive
positioning as fast as possible looking for a possible interception. Good physical conditions to perform the defensive tasks but for sure Andraž Šporar
hasn’t an impressive defensive technique to pressure tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive situations (Šporar still has
margin to be more useful and reliable for his team).
Decent reaction to the possession losses at most part of the times trying to disturb/stop the opposite build-up process at the first instances looking for a
possible interception. Good physical conditions (change of pace/acceleration/stamina) to recover the defensive positioning as fast as possible. However,
Andraž Šporar still has margin to be more useful and reliable for his team.
Andraž Šporar can offer solutions to his team like a «target-man» (playing with his back to the goal and linking-up the team’s midfield and forward plays/
eventually being used to do some aerial flick) but has cleverness at his off-the-ball movements and a good change of pace/acceleration at mid-distances
to explore the back of the opposite’ defences either (playing as a «poacher»). Good conditions to takes speedy progresses with the possession as a fast
counter-attack threat. Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Andraž Šporar still has margin to be more effective/consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Andraž Šporar was a good unit for Slovenia at this unsuccessful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Andraž Šporar has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Andraž Šporar remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of his
game, then he can become a regular starter for some good European football club (as FC Basel) or for the main National Team of Slovenia at short-medium term.
COMPETITION REPORT
MARCUS INGVARTSEN
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name MARCUS Højriis INGVARTSEN
Date of Birth 04-01-1996 (20)
Nation(s) Denmark
Other(s) Centre Forward
Foot Left
Current Club / Country / FC Nordsjælland / Denmark / Superliga
League
OVERVIEW
Marcus Ingvartsen was key-unit for Denmark at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Ingvartsen played 6 (454
actions (eventually his best performance was against Bulgaria at Group Stage away match) revealing himself as an interesting Striker/Centre Forward
prospect who deserves your consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Marcus Ingvartsen played as Striker/Centre Forward in 1-4-4-1-1/1-4-4-2/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formations. Ingvartsen stood out as a determined forward with
natural fitness, ability to play with his back to the goal, cleverness at his off-the-ball movements and instinct/finishing skills. However, Marcus Ingvartsen
still has margin for improvements.
PHYSICAL
Player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, natural fitness and stamina who feels comfortable in front of «outmuscle» opponents’. Decent pace
attending to his physical profile and average agility or coordination (even if sometimes might seem a little gangly). Clever body use playing with his back
to the goal/1vs1 offensive situations (protecting the possession). Good jumping and decent aerial ability (reaction to the aerial contact with opponents’).
MENTAL
Determined, confident and concentrated at most part of the times with good rate of individual and collective work. Marcus Ingvartsen seemed to be an
ambitious player.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a Striker/Centre Forward along the competition, Marcus Ingvartsen always looked to capitalize any opposite defensive mistakes using his
cleverness at his off-the-ball movements and decent pace to win the back of the opposite defences as a «poacher». Ingvartsen displayed as well a good
ability to play with his back to the goal (linking-up midfield and forward plays/holding up the possession as teammates advances), using his decent
dribbling and physical conditions (natural fitness/strength) with cleverness at 1vs1 offensive situations. Good in and around opposite 18-yard box finishing
spaces exploitations, eventually to deliver some last pass (decent vision and passing skills at short-mid distances) or to try the goal with «killer instinct».
Good shooting skills with his left preferred foot (decent ambidexterity using his right weaker foot at simpler executions) and good heading technique.
Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the interventions but Marcus Ingvartsen still has margin to be more consistent. Penalty taker
and set pieces aerial threat (corners and indirect free-kicks).
Marcus Ingvartsen displayed concerns to perform the «defensive forward duties» trying to pressure/disturb the opposite build-up process at the first
instances looking to provide some interception/recovery (and did it well a couple of times throughout the matches). Good physical conditions to pressure
the opponents’ at 1vs1 defensive situations but for sure Marcus Ingvartsen hasn’t an impressive defensive technique. Decent defensive positional/tactical
awareness.
Good physical conditions (pace/natural fitness/stamina) to recover the «defensive forward positioning» as fast as possible. Determined reactions to the
possession losses at most part of the times, Marcus Ingvartsen displayed defensive concerns.
Marcus Ingvartsen can be launched at the back of the opposite’ defences (offensive depth spaces) using his decent pace and cleverness at his off-the-ball
movements to capitalize any opposite defensive mistakes (as a «Poacher» trying to beat the offside trap). Ingvartsen displayed as well good conditions
to play as a «target man», revealing a good ability to play with his back to the goal (holding up the possession as teammates advances or eventually to do
some first aerial flick). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most part of the interventions but Marcus Ingvartsen still has margin to be more
consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Marcus Ingvartsen was key-unit for Denmark at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Marcus Ingvartsen has a good potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Ingvartsen remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of
his game, then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Danish one or eventually achieve the main National
Team of Denmark at medium-term.
COMPETITION REPORT
UROŠ ĐURĐEVIĆ
PERSONAL DATA
Full Name UROŠ ĐURĐEVIĆ
Date of Birth 02-03-1994 (22)
Nation(s) Serbia
Other(s) Centre Forward / Wing Forward
Foot Right
Current Club / Country / FK Partizan / Serbia / Super Liga
League
OVERVIEW
Uroš Đurđević was a key-unit for Serbia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign. Đurđević played 8 (582 minutes)
of the total 12 matches that his team made at this competition, scored 9 goals, delivered some other relevant individual actions (eventually his best
performances were against Slovenia at Group Stage home match and against Norway at Play-offs home match) and revealed himself as one of the most
interesting Striker/Centre Forward prospects of the tournament. The highly-regarded Serbian prospects such as Marko Grujić, Mijat Gačinović, Andrija
Živković or Sergej Milinković-Savić for sure are other great talents who deserve your best consideration.
PLAYER ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW
Uroš Đurđević played as Striker in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Đurđević stood out for his determination, physical strength/natural fitness, astute off-
the-ball movements, clever body use at 1vs1 situations, shooting skills and finishing spaces exploitations. However, Uroš Đurđević still has margin for
PHYSICAL
Uroš Đurđević played as Striker in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Đurđević stood out for his determination, physical strength/natural fitness, astute off-
the-ball movements, clever body use at 1vs1 situations, shooting skills and finishing spaces exploitations. However, Uroš Đurđević still has margin for
MENTAL
Determined and committed at most part of the times during the competition. Decent rate of individual and collective work. Ambitious, a little temperamental
and unpredictable either.
COMPETITION REPORT
Playing as a most conventional Striker or like a Centre Forward (linking-up some plays between midfield and attack), Uroš Đurđević was lurking to capitalize
any opposite defensive mistakes using his decent pace/acceleration at mid-distances and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements to win the back of the
opposite defences (as a «poacher»). Even if Uroš Đurđević prefers to receive the ball and gets forward with the possession to face the goal, the Serbian
forward displayed a decent ability to play with his back to the goal, holding up the possession as teammates advance (clever body use at 1vs1 offensive
situations and decent dribbling skills taking advantage from the opponents’ by this way). Decent conditions to play in 1-2 combinations with teammates
near the opposite 18-yard box as well as vision to attract the opposite defenders in a first instance and provide some pass into the box in a second one.
Uroš Đurđević revealed good timings to appear inside the opposite 18-yard/6-yard box where the Serbian forward prospect presented good shooting and
heading skills (right footed Striker who can improve his ambidexterity using his left weaker foot). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball at most
part of the times but for sure Uroš Đurđević still has margin to be more consistent at most part of the aspects of his game. Penalty and direct free-kicks
taker.
Uroš Đurđević displayed some defensive tactical concerns trying to pressure/disturb the opposite build-up process looking for a possible interception
a couple of times throughout the matches. Good physical conditions to pressure the opponents’ but for sure that Uroš Đurđević hasn’t an impressive
defensive technique (to mark tightly the opponents’ or eventually to dives into tackles at 1vs1 defensive situations).
Good physical conditions/pace to recover the «defensive forward positioning» and to pressure the first moments of the opposite’ build-up process, helping
his team to perform the defensive tasks, even if sometimes seemed that Uroš Đurđević could be more reliable and useful (reacting to the possession losses
with more aggressiveness at first instances).
Uroš Đurđević can be launched at the back of the opposite’ defences (offensive depth spaces) using his pace at medium-distances and tricky off-the-ball
movements (as a «Poacher») to beat the offside trap, even if Đurđević did as well some good back support moves as a «target-man» playing with his back
to the goal (holding up the possession or eventually doing some first aerial flick). Decent timings and decision taking on the ball but for sure Uroš Đurđević
still has margin to be more consistent.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
CURRENT LEVEL
Uroš Đurđević was a key-unit for Serbia at this successful 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
POTENTIAL LEVEL
Uroš Đurđević has an interesting potential to be worked and explored in next few times. If Đurđević remaining focused on his path and improve some aspects of
his game (mainly mental/consistency issues), then he can become a valid unit for some football club included in a higher competitive context than Serbian one
or eventually achieve the main National Team of Serbia at medium-term.

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COMPETITION

Dates Played From 26-03-2015 to 15-11-2016

Christian Schoissengeyr CB Philipp Lienhart CB

Linus Wahlqvist RB Christoph Martschinko LB

Lasse Christensen RCM Iver Fossum LCM

Melker Hallberg Adrien Rabiot

James Ward-Prowse Kristoffer Olsson

Harry Wilson AM-F R Endri Çekiçi AM-F-L

Dániel Prosser Mohamed Elyounoussi

• Alessio Cragno played as a Goalkeeper with 4 defenders ahead of him.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS

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WHEN TEAM DOES NOT HAVE POSSESSION:

• Milan Gajić played as a Right-Back in 1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation.

• Determined, confident and committed at most part of the times.

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• Confident, committed and determined.

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• Antonio Milić played as a Left-Back in 1-4-4-1-1/1-4-2-3-1 tactical formation.

• Determined, brave, focused and committed at most part of the times

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS

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WHEN TEAM DOES NOT HAVE POSSESSION:

• Concentrated, determined and committed with good reading of the game.

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• (Attacking): Set pieces taker specialist.

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• (Attacking): Set pieces taker specialist.

• Patrik Schick played as a Striker/Centre Forward in 1-4-1-4-1/1-4-2-3-1/1-4-3-3 tactical formations.

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