Estevão played his 1st Libertadores match as if it was his 100th
The ability to create separation is special
Immensely nimble+poised *emphasise the poise because the self assurance to his game is spectacular* while the ball being glued to his foot • dynamic & intelligent…

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14 y/o Max Dowman’s goal vs West Brom U18 yesterday
Lovely fake/ball roll before a cute finish with his ‘weaker’ right foot
After bagging 4 assists (1 penalty win) vs Fulham U18 last weekend - it’s impossible to ignore what he’s doing

Watching Claudio Echeverri’s demand for the ball never gets old. Epitomises taking responsibility to make something happen - such an assertiveness to his game
Deep, between lines, out wide - he shows his quality all over
& as i’ve said countless times; THE ARM USE™️

Everyone’s eyes light up when Kendry Páez gets the ball. San Lorenzo players resulted to rough fouling as they couldn’t contain the exuberance
Immense ability to create separation w/+w/out ball
Stunning vision, precision, weight & variety of pass
PLAYING WITH PERSONALITY!

The Next Wave One for Alan Nixon

Seriously, how long until a top-end club picks up Leopold Querfeld?
The mental side is breathtaking; natural-born leader, so much self assurance to his defending
Ball-playing base is good, but could definitely improve - has all the tools in this regard
20 y/o!

Another thing I noticed from Amir Ibragimov’s cameo today was his running power; quick+forceful
Only saw it 3 times to my memory (2x offensive off-ball runs forward, 1x pressing from front) - have to consider that he was a substitute vs tired legs, but it definitely caught my eye

That Bukayo Saka goal was awfully similar to the goal Ethan Nwaneri scored for Arsenal U21’s earlier today - must be a Hale End thing

ltfc.rhys Yeah. Nice little breakdown of his play to date here from The Next Wave

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You can see both goals in video below👇

Take a look at the goal Igor Tyjon just scored for Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Everton 🚀
- his second goal of the game, to go with another bright performance. Turned 16 last month!

Fun to watch Victor Gidado for NK Bravo vs NK Celje today
Right-footer was a tenacious livewire up+down the right flank/HS
Good application OOP (although a lot of poor approaches=easily bypassed), on top of a keen eye to create offensively. Clever passes made in different phases

V bright cameo by Amir Ibragimov here tonight
Plays with a lot of confidence & keenness to play forward via deft passes as well as close control, poised+sturdy driving with ball at feet. Instigated a couple of lovely give-and-go’s

Adedeji-Sternberg 📈👇

Igor Tyjon (08) was on the bench for Blackburn Rovers’ Championship tie vs Bristol City tonight
We know how much Blackburn value their academy, and how they are not afraid to fast-track+bring to the senior squad those who deserve it
Has represented both 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 & 🇵🇱 at youth level
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Ngabo is another brilliant talent on the books of Philadelphia Union - having joined from Lyngby at the start of the year
Jack McGlynn & Quinn Sullivan in the first team, U17’s winning the recent GA Cup, more to note in the 2nd team
Keep an 👁️ on Philadelphia Union!

Sanders Ngabo vs Orlando City B.
CM of whom displayed great composure, relaxed demeanour - this on top of a sturdy frame, natural disguise (quite unorthodox in movement), clean footwork & nimble (turns) made him v press resistant/thrive under pressure
Looked to get on the ball…