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If we didn't have quality we wouldn't be smashing teams that feature a large number of those players systematically!It's about quality not quantity
If we didn't have quality we wouldn't be smashing teams that feature a large number of those players systematically!It's about quality not quantity
That's because the real quality aren't playing at that level anymore a la our MasonIf we didn't have quality we wouldn't be smashing teams that feature a large number of those players systematically!
All young players play in the youth cups, even ones that are with the first team go out of their way to play in it if they qualify, especially in the later stages.That's because the real quality aren't playing at that level anymore a la our Mason
Not all... As per some of United's.All young players play in the youth cups, even ones that are with the first team go out of their way to play in it if they qualify, especially in the later stages.
I don't know if Greenwood's young enough to qualify but If he is and you make the semis or especially the final I will guarentee he will do whatever it takes to play.Not all... As per some of United's.
He's just turned 18I don't know if Greenwood's young enough to qualify but If he is and you make the semis or especially the final I will guarentee he will do whatever it takes to play.
It's the holy grail at that level for young English players, even over the Uefa youth League.
Then yes (he's in the final year that he does), although having said that it's probably a moot point as I doubt it will get finished.He's just turned 18
Rivalry aside you do have a good batch coming through. Who do you see making it?Then yes (he's in the final year that he does), although having said that it's probably a moot point as I doubt it will get finished.
Gallagher on loan at Swansea (Charlton earlier on the season) is a dead cert for me, he's actually having a better Championship season than Mount did.Rivalry aside you do have a good batch coming through. Who do you see making it?
2 other French players (in top 20), with PSG: Adil Aouchiche, Tanguy Kouassi (both 17) are due to leave PSG this summer without renewing their contracts!3 French players in the top 10.
Was just about to mention Moukoko missing from the list, the way he's playing he'll be the best teenager on the planet when he breaks through at Dortmund.@hasanejaz88 Moukoko would have definitely made the list if he was a year older so there's that.
That's the problem with PSG, too much emphasis on foreign imports when they have an actually really good academy for their youth talents. Both of them would hurt leaving, but especially Kouassi because I actually think Tuschel has managed him very well to introduce him to the first team and with Thiago Silva possibly moving on, he would continue his growth at PSG and develop well. I know RB Leipzig is ready to pounce, and I'm sure he'd develop well there too but I'd like to see him stay. I don't think Aouchiche is going to see much playing time even next season so I can't blame him for leaving.2 other French players (in top 20), with PSG: Adil Aouchiche, Tanguy Kouassi (both 17) are due to leave PSG this summer without renewing their contracts!
@hasanejaz88 Moukoko would have definitely made the list if he was a year older so there's that.
I didn't know of Collins before now, Moukoko I had heard of before as a talent coming through the Dortmund ranks.Nnamdi Collins is also a very promising talent for Dortmund.
From what I've seen of him, Moukoko isn't really a player who relies that much on strength anyway. His explosive pace, yes definitely, and also his absurdly good balance (the kid turns on a dime), first touch, reaction times and cold-blooded finishing.I didn't know of Collins before now, Moukoko I had heard of before as a talent coming through the Dortmund ranks.
I was going to use an argument of black kids generally being much stronger, and faster, physically than their peers in the youth divisions, and that can sometimes cloud their lack of overall ability, which then gets found out in the senior teams, but Moukoko is already playing with the U19s and is scoring at an insane rate. So he does seem to have more than just physical strength because he wouldn't have such an advantage against U19 kids, given he is only 15.
FYI this sort of thing has been repeatedly scientifically debunked. It persists because of cultural confirmation bias built on historical race science.I was going to use an argument of black kids generally being much stronger, and faster, physically than their peers in the youth divisions
Great hair, great name. Insanely attacking judging from that video, also looks rapid as feck. Can see him being very fun to watch once he hits first team football, there's just something great about youtube compilations of marauding exotic fullbacks. Great fullbacks are few and far between these days, who knows if he has it.Couldn't find a general thread on youth players across Europe so I'll just post here.
I've been keeping track of De La Vibora, a left back for Real Madrid, for about 1+ years. He caught my eye while I was watching the progress of Takuhiro Nakai (Pipi). Looks to be a class prospect as a fullback.