16-year old giant of a CB/LB.
Godwill Kukonki
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Hel do well for us, godwilling
Last name flows really well. Promote him just for that
Just don't pronounce his name the way Stephen Howson did. 'Goodwill Ku-kone'.
We have finally signed Godwill Kukonki
Godsake.
Kwambala was an impressive physical specimen too, shame it never automatically translates into first-team quality but I hope this time it will be different. Godwilling.
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Goodwill to Godwill. Impressive physique for 16.
Go.Ku.
If anyone will, Godwill.
Godwilling he will come good.
Jokes aside, he’s got the physicality needed for a quick route to the first team. He’s 6’3 and likely will grow to 6’5. This means injuries are likely very soon for that early growth spurt phase for kids. Will be interesting to see if can avoid that.
Jokes aside, he’s got the physicality needed for a quick route to the first team. He’s 6’3 and likely will grow to 6’5. This means injuries are likely very soon for that early growth spurt phase for kids. Will be interesting to see if can avoid that.
Inshallah he will be a success for you.
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I was quite surprised to see him called up as his name didn’t really feature all that often in the youth teams discussions or the thread about Amorim promoting youngsters.
He’s looked really impressive in the 18’s and I didn’t realise he was only 16. Fingers crossed he continues to develop. I was convinced Tyler Blackett was a future United captain so not the best judge of talent
Regarding the bolded, it’s mostly guesswork based on very little.
Anyway plenty of youth players get to train with the first team. Especially during international breaks. Sometimes there’s a deeper ”purpose” but quite often it’s positional. So Amorim probably wanted/needed a LCB/LB from the academy and he got the chance this time.
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Doesn't need to baulk up.
Very good prospect. Guessing Amorim took the opportunity to include some youth players while a lot of senior players away. Smart.
I wonder if this was an internal recommendation or the manager has seen something he likes already? Physically he is ready, he can pass short and long when under pressure so ticks those boxes. Surely it’s just for numbers at the minute though.
Rhink Kwambala's issues were more technical than physical. Always looked awkward with the ball when in senior football.
He only saw the 18s a few times last year.
Has been fantastic as a 16 year old thus far playing both CB and LB. If he had more appearances people would be raving about him.
I've got no clue where the 6ft5 measurement came from because he just isn't that tall. At least a few inches shorter.
Only God knows if he will make it
Yeah this doesn't seem much of a story just making up the numbers during international break. Good opportunity for the lad though.
His injuries really set him back.
I do wonder after Cubarsi will other top clubs also push in defenders earlier than they used to before?
If they are as good as Cubarsi, sure
Yeah I'm pretty sure he's even shorter than Chido, when they're celebrating a goal together a few weeks ago. So Kukonki would be around 6'2. Defenitely not 6'4 or 6'5. But he's obviously strong, quick and good with the ball. He's a high ceiling.
Destined for glory.
Not sure why, he's the same height as me and I never bang my head.
I am 6'0 and it's ridiculous how many times I have hit my head ffs..
Left footer so It is God's will!
Amorim will hopefully get the best out this promising batch. Delighted for Kukonki, hopefully the first of many.
It will be fun to see how the Swedish commentators will pronounce his name.
I’m sure they will emphasize the short ”u” in the name.Any Norwegian would beg to differ. Can't unsee thanks to @SirAF
Lad looks like a unit though! Glad to see Amorim including youngsters right out of the gate
Agreed
Lad looks like a unit though! Glad to see Amorim including youngsters right out of the gate