🇨🇮 Valassina Diomande | 18 | CB/LB | Sandvikens IF | 185 cm
Modern left-footed centre-back, composed in build-up and always looking to progress the ball through short passing, while also being capable of going longer or carrying the ball forward when space opens up. He defends the channels well and has the pace to cover spaces. Aggresive dueller while also showing strong reading of the game and anticipation through interceptions and well-timed steps into midfield off the ball.
Currently being used as the left centre-back in a back three, which looks like a role that suits him well. Still very young, but has good fundamentals to build on and looks like a smart pickup by Sandvikens IF.
WORLD CUP DATABASE: U21 PLAYERS! 🌍🏆⚽️
For the World Cup I've gone and created a database of every U21 player at the tournament, 80+ players with reports and performance notes that'll be updated throughout the tournament!
https://t.co/BsiIGDhg4s
A few months later, Zadok Yohanna breaks the Allsvenskan sale record, completing a move to Brighton for 270 million SEK.
Great work from AIK and @herishsadi and a massive opportunity for Zadok.
🇳🇬 Zadok Yohanna | 18 | RW | AIK
MV: €100k
Promising left footed winger who takes on players on both the inside and outside with confidence, pace, directness and flair. A dribbler with great close control in tight spaces, he also has the technical ability and movement between the lines to find great pockets of space.
A clear goal threat from wide areas or central positions, often cutting inside to shoot and create danger in the right half space.
One to watch ahead of this season, an entertaining type of player and a breakthrough is likely
🇳🇬 Zadok Yohanna | 18 | RW | AIK
MV: €100k
Promising left footed winger who takes on players on both the inside and outside with confidence, pace, directness and flair. A dribbler with great close control in tight spaces, he also has the technical ability and movement between the lines to find great pockets of space.
A clear goal threat from wide areas or central positions, often cutting inside to shoot and create danger in the right half space.
One to watch ahead of this season, an entertaining type of player and a breakthrough is likely
📈⚽🇰🇿 The @qjleague is already six games into the season, but there's still plenty of time to get familiar with one of Central Asia's most interesting youth projects.
🧵 Here are 5 promising players I’d be tracking long term.
(Kairat academy excluded.)
🇸🇪 Fabian Andersson | 20 | CM/DM | Sandvikens IF | 190 cm
Tall right-footed midfielder who can play deeper or as a box-to-box No.8. Uses his long strides well when carrying over distance, reads the game well, and contributes in build-up through his passing, progressive play, and quick turns in midfield.
Still has room for improvement, such as his off-ball game and defensive work, positioning and tracking runners.
Coming off a good season in the third tier, which earned him a move to Superettan. Interesting profile and one to watch.
🇸🇪 Fabian Andersson | 20 | CM/DM | Sandvikens IF | 190 cm
Tall right-footed midfielder who can play deeper or as a box-to-box No.8. Uses his long strides well when carrying over distance, reads the game well, and contributes in build-up through his passing, progressive play, and quick turns in midfield.
Still has room for improvement, such as his off-ball game and defensive work, positioning and tracking runners.
Coming off a good season in the third tier, which earned him a move to Superettan. Interesting profile and one to watch.
🏴🇬🇭 Charles Sagoe Jr | 21 | LW/RW | Kalmar FF (on loan from Arsenal) | 170 cm
MV: €300k
Right-footed winger with flair, close control, and strong 1v1 ability. His low centre of gravity, quick feet, and agility allow him to create separation through close control, acceleration, and skilful changes of direction, taking defenders on both the inside and outside. Strong progressive ball-carrier from the left, capable of driving into the final third and creating danger through low crosses, cutbacks, and balls across the box, while also offering goal threat through high-volume shooting. Also showing useful off-ball instincts by finding pockets of space to receive between the lines.
After coming through Arsenal’s academy and gaining EFL experience on loan, he has been a game-changer so far during his loan at Kalmar FF.
🏴🇬🇭 Charles Sagoe Jr | 21 | LW/RW | Kalmar FF (on loan from Arsenal) | 170 cm
MV: €300k
Right-footed winger with flair, close control, and strong 1v1 ability. His low centre of gravity, quick feet, and agility allow him to create separation through close control, acceleration, and skilful changes of direction, taking defenders on both the inside and outside. Strong progressive ball-carrier from the left, capable of driving into the final third and creating danger through low crosses, cutbacks, and balls across the box, while also offering goal threat through high-volume shooting. Also showing useful off-ball instincts by finding pockets of space to receive between the lines.
After coming through Arsenal’s academy and gaining EFL experience on loan, he has been a game-changer so far during his loan at Kalmar FF.
🇵🇦 Josué Vergara | 18 | ST | FK Auda | 196 cm
MV: €200k
Tall striker with long strides and a strong presence in duels, while still showing mobility for his size. Aerially effective and a threat with his heading. Shows natural goalscoring instincts, with solid off-ball movement and the ability to finish from both inside and outside the box. Comfortable on either foot.
Still incredibly raw with plenty of areas to improve and not the most technically refined, but he possesses very interesting fundamentals to build on. Has also made an excellent start to the season in Latvia.
🇵🇦 Josué Vergara | 18 | ST | FK Auda | 196 cm
MV: €200k
Tall striker with long strides and a strong presence in duels, while still showing mobility for his size. Aerially effective and a threat with his heading. Shows natural goalscoring instincts, with solid off-ball movement and the ability to finish from both inside and outside the box. Comfortable on either foot.
Still incredibly raw with plenty of areas to improve and not the most technically refined, but he possesses very interesting fundamentals to build on. Has also made an excellent start to the season in Latvia.
Earlier this week, named in the Swedish national team’s World Cup squad.
Today, scored the opener in the Swedish Cup final as Mjällby went on to lift the trophy.
Quite some week for Elliot Stroud.
Earlier this week, named in the Swedish national team’s World Cup squad.
Today, scored the opener in the Swedish Cup final as Mjällby went on to lift the trophy.
Quite some week for Elliot Stroud.
🇸🇪Elliot Stroud | 22 | LWB/LB/LM | Mjällby AIF | 185cm
Market value: €1.2 million
Strengths: Athleticism, set pieces, crossing, work rate, finishing, ball striking, stamina
Having a very impressive season. The ideal wingback profile & ready for the next step.
🇸🇳 Ibrahima Ba | 20 | CB | FC Famalicão | 190 cm
MV: €3m
Modern right footed centre back, dominant in the air. Covers ground well with recovery pace, using long strides and his frame effectively. Plays with high intensity, is hard working and switched on, aggressive and puts his body on the line.
Shows good anticipation, reading spaces with strong awareness and positioning, combined with tackling and 1v1 defending. In possession he is not the complete package yet but contributes to the buildup with progressive passing, diagonals and progressive carries from defence when space is allowed.
Very interesting profile with a big future ahead, no major weaknesses and should be able to fit in in most type of systems and philosophies.
🇸🇳 Ibrahima Ba | 20 | CB | FC Famalicão | 190 cm
MV: €3m
Modern right footed centre back, dominant in the air. Covers ground well with recovery pace, using long strides and his frame effectively. Plays with high intensity, is hard working and switched on, aggressive and puts his body on the line.
Shows good anticipation, reading spaces with strong awareness and positioning, combined with tackling and 1v1 defending. In possession he is not the complete package yet but contributes to the buildup with progressive passing, diagonals and progressive carries from defence when space is allowed.
Very interesting profile with a big future ahead, no major weaknesses and should be able to fit in in most type of systems and philosophies.
🇳🇴 Bo Hegland | 21 | AM | Djurgårdens IF | 185 cm
MV: €800k
Right-footed attacking midfielder who operates primarily between the lines, using his awareness and reading of the game to find space in dangerous central areas and combine with teammates.
Good technical fundamentals, with close control and dribbling in tight spaces, combining flair with composure on the ball. In the final third, he offers a goal threat while also able to put teammates in good positions.
🇳🇴 Bo Hegland | 21 | AM | Djurgårdens IF | 185 cm
MV: €800k
Right-footed attacking midfielder who operates primarily between the lines, using his awareness and reading of the game to find space in dangerous central areas and combine with teammates.
Good technical fundamentals, with close control and dribbling in tight spaces, combining flair with composure on the ball. In the final third, he offers a goal threat while also able to put teammates in good positions.
🇫🇷🇩🇿 Ichem Ferrah | 20 | RW/AM | SC Cambuur (on loan from LOSC Lille) | 171 cm
MV: €900k
Left-footed technician, agile with flair and excellent close control, showing quick feet and the ability to operate in tight spaces. Lightweight but with decent acceleration, allowing him to beat defenders 1v1 and also a threat in transitions and as a progressive ball carrier.
Creative profile with strong vision, weight of pass, line-breaking ability, and crossing. He is a high-volume shooter who thrives when cutting onto his left foot to create separation, especially from the right half-space where he poses a threat in and around the box, although he isn’t the most efficient with his finishing. He also shows good instincts to crash the box with well-timed runs, adding to his attacking output.
One of the main players behind Cambuur’s promotion this season. Will be interesting to see where he ends up next season.
🇫🇷🇩🇿 Ichem Ferrah | 20 | RW/AM | SC Cambuur (on loan from LOSC Lille) | 171 cm
MV: €900k
Left-footed technician, agile with flair and excellent close control, showing quick feet and the ability to operate in tight spaces. Lightweight but with decent acceleration, allowing him to beat defenders 1v1 and also a threat in transitions and as a progressive ball carrier.
Creative profile with strong vision, weight of pass, line-breaking ability, and crossing. He is a high-volume shooter who thrives when cutting onto his left foot to create separation, especially from the right half-space where he poses a threat in and around the box, although he isn’t the most efficient with his finishing. He also shows good instincts to crash the box with well-timed runs, adding to his attacking output.
One of the main players behind Cambuur’s promotion this season. Will be interesting to see where he ends up next season.