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Young Star at your club

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#1 ·
just name the hottest young talent at your club:

West Ham-

Anton Ferdinand- Brother of Rio Ferdinand, joined the club aged 16. Originally thought to be not as good as Rio, but now all the coaches say he is better than Rio was at his age, hes now 17. Play centre defence like Rio, should make a few appearances this year

Glen Johnson- Tipped to break into the first team last year but had a bad injury so was on the sidelines. Can play either central defence or fullback, and England Under 19 international (captain i think) who should go on to great things

Elliot Ward Dont know much about this guy, except Glenn Roeder and Tony Gale say he is going to be massive. And who am i 2 argue with them?

Luckily they're all defenders so maybe the future at Upton Park doesnt look so bleak
 
#2 ·
Derby County-

CHRIS RIGGOTT
Chris Riggott plays center back for the Rams, he is a very good player and is considered one of England's future defenders and he plays most of the U-21 games for England. He will score a few goals, already has one. Only problem with him is he is undisciplined and he gets too many injuries.

MALCOM CHRISTIE
He plays striker for the Rams and lately has been struggling. Malcom is the same thing as Riggott, he plays most of the U-21 games and he is considered one of England'f future strikers. Good goalscorer, good speed only problem is he complains too much :rolleyes: undisciplined. Although he is not playing well right now i still think he will be a key member to this club (if we can keep him!!)

LEE GRANT
Back-up goalkeeper for the reserve team and he played in the match against Wolves (played only 20 minutes) He is the goalkeeper for the U-19 team. Key player for Derby in the future becuase i don't think we can keep Poom for long and i wouldn't want Andy Oakes to be our starter

GARY TWIGG
18 year-old striker from Scotland, played for the Celtic youth team before he came to the Rams. John Gregory did play him a few times this year but he has not proven of playing well. Maybe in a few years he will be our starting striker. Fans don't like him :( becuase he hasn't played well when JG puts him on the pitch

RICHARD JACKSON
Former captain of our reserve team and he plays left-back for Derby. One of my favorite players and one of Jonh Gregory's favorite young players. Fans don't like him becuase he hasn't played well in his games. He played the final 7 games last year and he is remembered by Derby County fans for stopping Alan Shearer's 200th premiership goal in a game against Newcastle (he stopped the ball from crossing the goaline) John Gregory is giving him alot of chances, but now with Carbonari back and with Lewis Hunt playing well in his forst 2 games it doesn't look like he will play much. He scored alot of goals for a defender! He was 2nd of the reserve squad in goals and does well crossing the goals.

With Derby in a bad money situation, it doesn't look like we can buy players, so we will have to depend on these young players for the future of Derby County! :)
 
#3 ·
Corinthians:

GIL - Can take the place of Denilson in the Brazilian saud. Clever , quick, tricky, play for the team more than Denilson and set up the players. Can easily dribble 4 opponents at one time.


FABRICIO - Can be the best defensive midfielder in the world in about 3 years time. The guy is a jack of all trades. tackels hard, gives crap to other players, has a game vision above average level, brilliant dribble, brilliant pass, and perfect positioning...all at the age of 19. Will definitly play for brazil very soon!

KLEBER - Already established left back...not very good defending, but when goes to the attack makes deadly moves with Gil. Has already played for brazil and will get more caps in the future!
 
#4 · (Edited)
Nobody :D ahhahahahah
Our youth team has been of the best in Brazil for 3-4 years, but nothing good seems to come out from there so :)
Our last good player was Roger :(

Here is the list of young players that might be good in the future -
Eduardo, Carlos Alberto, Fernando Henrique, TorĂł and hopefully more :p

you know that actually rhymes...
 
#5 ·
Feyenoord/Poland

EBI SMOLAREK
One of the more technically gifted Polish players, can play the wings or behind the two strikers. Bothered by long (4 month) injuries and bans (hemp, unsubstantial evidence). Has a few caps for Poland, assisting on his debut. Father of a former Polish international.
 
#6 · (Edited)
Red Star Belgrade

Dragan Mrdja
Born in 1984, a fast goalgetter, who's been Red Star's best player in the pre-season friendlies, has won prestigious youth tournaments with Red Star all over Europe, now becoming a first team regular. Scored this weekend.

Dejan Milovanovic
Only 18 years old, son of a famous former Red Star player, a powerfull shot, last season became a first team regular with some amazing goals, also against rivals Partizan last season at age 17.

Nemanja Vidic
A 19 year old defender, a starter with Red Star for a second year in a row now, very strong, tall defender who just outplayed Bierhoff last thursday in the UEFA-Cup match against Chievo. One of the biggest defensive talents in Europe.

Just some of the names...
 
#8 ·
@ AFC Bournemouth,
Stiker Alan Connell could become something big in Divvy 3 at least.
He is on hot form at the moment with 5 goals in 6 games.

He was signed on a free from Ipswich on recommendation of x-cherry Matty Holland in the summer.
 
#9 · (Edited)
Parma:

Goalkeepers:
Frey22 Well you all know him :)

De Lucia19 The next Buffon, and just like Buffon his debut came against Milan, but we lost that game but he got the highest score by the newspaper.

Defenders:

Bonera Only 21. Soon will he be called to ital first team.

Ferrari22 He's Boneras companian, and they together fit perfect, he's more the "libero" player who can lead the back. Also he'll soon be called up to ital first team

Midfielders:

AppiahThe New Vieira, belive me, this is a a great player with big potential.22

Matuzalema brazilian def midfielder, good in creativity, and good crosses.22

DonatiOnly loaned to us but he'll be our player. 22

Brighi22. Already played for national team.

CamaraA Primavera player, but he's the best, he gonna be big. born -85

Montanoborn -83 A great player , fast,fantastic dribbling skills, really got a good vision of the game.

BrescianoAustralin the most expensive one, costed 13 million €. Like a Nedved player, he's really good at passing, shooting,fast, creativity.

Attackers:

Gilardinoborn -82 I think, he's style is exactly like Pippo Inzaghi, and his idol is Inzaghi so... :)

Griecoborn -82 really good, can become big. He's not a striker, more of a forward.

Adrianobrazilian hehe....


Well this is our young players, but I'm sure I've forgotten someone.

By the way: Maggio,Alex Gibbs are our players :)
 
#10 ·
Parma look like they have a good young squad....maybe they can finally give the bigger clubs like Milan, Juve a run for their money
 
#11 ·
I knew I forgot many of them.

Well here's those who's worthy to be mentioned:

P.Cannavaro (Younger brother of Fabio) -81
Oyola -82
Bonazzoli -80
Barone -79 ?????
Marchionni (my fav player in Parma) -80 how could I forgett him?
:depress: Massaro -83


Primavera (youthteam) ended in 3:d place after Inter who came first then atalanta.

their competition is: First a local league where I think 4 team will advance to quarter finals,semi then final. Parmas youth were beaten by Atalanta in the semi, but it was a hard game, the goal Parma conceded were in golden doal.

Then we played against Milan for a 3:d place, and won.


The president said that Parma will turnover as Ajax. So we'll going to buy a lot of talents
 
#13 ·
Alberto Luque(24) Young star and also a good first team player already if necessary.
Jorge Andrade(24) Quite a promising defender
Joan Capdevila(24) He's Spain's most promising young left-back I think.
Aldo Pedro Duscher(23) Supposed to be the 'next Mauro Silva', we'll see if he's up to it
 
#14 ·
bailemos said:
Alberto Luque(24) Young star and also a good first team player already if necessary.
Jorge Andrade(24) Quite a promising defender
Joan Capdevila(24) He's Spain's most promising young left-back I think.
Aldo Pedro Duscher(23) Supposed to be the 'next Mauro Silva', we'll see if he's up to it
Not really that young, bailemos. Luque seems to be the forgotten man at Depor. Capdevila is good but Raul Bravo is also another promissing left back for Spain.
 
#15 ·
Juanele1973 said:
Not really that young, bailemos. Luque seems to be the forgotten man at Depor. Capdevila is good but Raul Bravo is also another promissing left back for Spain.
They're the youngest Depor has since our youth team sucks...in Tercera :eek:. But considering the age of most our players they are really young. ;) Luque just arrived, what do you mean he's the forgotten man? Makaay and Tristan have the media attention but Luque should be #2 after Tristan...
About Bravo- you're absolutely right.
 
#16 ·
bailemos said:
Luque just arrived, what do you mean he's the forgotten man? Makaay and Tristan have the media attention but Luque should be #2 after Tristan...
Should be but he isn't. However, now with Valeron out it looks like Depor will have to go with the more creative strikers, Luque and Tristan can both create their own shots while Makaay generally needs somebody to set them up for him. The question is, does Irureta realize this as well? Or is he going to continue to mop about the loss of Valeron.
 
#17 ·
Juanele1973 said:
Should be but he isn't. However, now with Valeron out it looks like Depor will have to go with the more creative strikers, Luque and Tristan can both create their own shots while Makaay generally needs somebody to set them up for him. The question is, does Irureta realize this as well? Or is he going to continue to mop about the loss of Valeron.
Unfortunately- this might not be a conservative enough solution for him, too attacking ;). So, he's still searching for other possibilities. Latest idea of his was playing Fran at Valeron's position :rolleyes:.
But I'd like us to try out the Luque- Tristan combination against a competitive team because we did well with it against Corralejo, and in a friendly too.
 
#18 · (Edited)
As for Real Madrid

Javier GarcĂ­a PORTILLO - Pure killing instinct. the best scorer ever in RM's youth teams. Already leaving some drops of his class in spanish and european nets

Óscar MIÑAMBRES - Right fullback. He outpasses Salgado in technical skill and probably soon in defensive performance. He can even be a substitute for Figo because his crossings are superb

RaĂşl BRAVO - Left fullback. The natural substitute for Roberto Carlos, already playing for the spanish NT. His contribution to the attack is not so devastating as the brazilian's (how the hell could it be possible?? :D ), but he's not so far

Francisco PAVÓN - Central defender. his first appearances were brilliant, although he seems a bit outpassed for the responsibility. If he calms down and takes out his best, we can have one of the best spanish defenders ever

I won't comment about Esteban CAMBIASSO because he's already a bright reality

I already miss FERNANDO Fernández, a classy midfielder we've sold to Betis because there's simply no way he could now play with Zidane, Guti and Helguera here.
 
#19 ·
At Rangers

Stephen Hughes - a 19 year old exciting attacking midfielder who works very hard for the team and has fantastic passing skills.

Maurice Ross - a 21 year old right or left back who is simply outstanding. He was unbelievable in the scottish cup final against celtic, is very combative and likes going forward.

Chris Burke - Just turned 18 and made a few appearances in the 1st team already. A fantastic winger who loves running at players and has been compared to the great Willie Henderson. He scored within 10 mins of making his debut last season at the tender age of 17. :eek:

Mikel Arteta - 19 years old and a fantastic prospect in central midfield. Ok so we got him from Barcelona but he is really fantastic. :D

Peter Lovenkrands - 22 years old and only one word to describe him - Superb.
 
#20 ·
I agree with all of those, Arv. Rangers young talent puts the Irish to shame. :proud:
 
#21 ·
Liverpool youths.....

John Welsh- Traditional gritty english defencive midfielder, already being compared to Steven Gerrard. (20)

Neil Mellor- Skillful attcker, will struggle to find a chance in the 1st team but his quality is unquestionable. (19)

Jon Ostembor- Been at the club since he was about 14, plays at centre back. Will provide good cover for the established Hyypia/Henchoz pairing. (19)
 
#22 ·
Brøndby IF

Thomas Kahlenberg (19 yrs) - very skillful central midfielder. Already starter in the first team.

Kasper Lorentzen (17 yrs) - very talented offensive midfielder (left footed). The likes of Arsenal, Ajax and Inter do already have a firm eye on him and have also already tried to get their filthy hands on him.
 
#23 · (Edited)
Future stars at AJAX (youth):


Nigel de Jong (defender)
30-11-'84
Irresistable multi-functional leader.

Wesley Sneijder (midfielder)
09-06-'84
A complete two-legged right/leftfield midfielder.
Small posture, but astonishing actions.

Daniel de Ridder (forward)
06-04-'84
A intelligent, elegant and creative player.
Excellent technique. Forward with outstanding actions.



Internationals playing in HOLLAND U19 ...
 
#24 ·
Originally posted by scout
A complete two-legged right/leftfield midfielder.
Small posture, but astonishing actions.





Internationals playing in HOLLAND U19 ...
i thought most players had 2 legs? ;)
 
#25 ·
At Barca...........

Saviola : Class act...........everyone should know him!

Rochemback : Not getting much playing time this year:( Still, at only 20 years old he has a great future. I don't think his future will be at Barca unfortunately because I heard that Van Gaal gave out to him and humiliated him in training which usually means he won't be sticking around for long.

Iniesta : 18 years old i think? Guardiola thinks he'll be better than both he and Xavi so he looks a promising player. Seen him in the U-19 european championships and he is small but his passing is excellent as is his vision and strength on the ball.


There are loads of others such as -
Victor Valdes
Fernando Navarro
Geovanni
Xavi(around too long to be considered as a young star?)
Motta
Gabri etc.