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After Samba Konate, RB Leipzig have did it again with another French Amateur Striker, here is his presentation !

Name: Prosper Kingue
Born: 2010
Height: 1.86m
Nationality: 🇫🇷🇨🇲
Position: ST
Club: RB Leipzig
Youth Clubs: Rouen Sapins FC
National Team: None

Prosper Kingue is a Franco-Cameroonian striker currently playing for RB Leipzig after developing at Rouen Sapins FC. Identified as a high potential talent from a very young age, he notably joined the Pole Espoir Normandy at U13 level, a step that accelerated his development and helped shape one of the most intriguing attacking profiles of his generation.

He profiles as a modern target-man, combining an imposing physical presence with technical qualities that are uncommon for a player of his size and age.
Already heavily built and physically mature, he is capable of overpowering defenders through strength alone, but reducing him to his physical advantages would be highly unfair. What makes him particularly interesting is the way he combines this frame with mobility and technical ability.

Athletically, he possesses good acceleration and surprising mobility for a striker of his profile. He can attack depth effectively and is comfortable making runs behind defensive lines, even if much of his success this season at U16 Regional 1 level came from his dominance as a reference point in attack. His physical superiority was evident, but there is considerably more to his game than simply being stronger than opponents.

Technically, he is one of the most complete young forwards I have watched in this age category. He is very comfortable in tight spaces and capable of beating opponents through dribbling both from a standing start and at full speed.
Whether operating in congested central zones or carrying the ball over longer distances, he displays impressive control and confidence. His first touch is clean, his coordination is strong and he protects possession very effectively thanks to both his technique and physical attributes.

His link-up play is another major strength. He can play with his back to goal, combine through quick layoffs and connect attacks efficiently. His ability to receive under pressure and bring teammates into play stands out. There are moments where he keeps the ball slightly too long, but overall his decision making in combination play is very advanced for his age.
One thing I particularly like is his willingness to drop deeper, almost as a number ten at times, to initiate transitions and dictate attacks himself rather than simply waiting for service inside the box.

In aerial situations, he is naturally effective. He reads flight paths well and uses his body intelligently to establish advantageous positions. Combined with his size and timing, this makes him a difficult opponent to handle both in open play and during direct sequences.

Inside the penalty area, he is an instinctive finisher with a varied finishing package.
He can adapt his finishing technique depending on the situation, using both composed placements and more improvised solutions such as toe pokes when required. He generally looks very natural in front of goal.
The main area for improvement remains his long range shooting, which is currently inconsistent, as well as the development of his left foot. He relies heavily on his right foot and becoming more comfortable with his weaker side would make him significantly harder to defend against.

Defensively, he is not the most active striker without the ball. His contribution in pressing phases remains relatively limited and he does not recover large numbers of possessions high up the pitch.
Another aspect that deserves attention is his temperament. He can become frustrated quite easily and has occasionally allowed emotions to affect his behaviour on the field, leading to unnecessary disciplinary issues. Learning to better manage these moments will be important for his progression.

Personally, it is particularly satisfying to see a player I have followed throughout the season earn a move to a club such as RB Leipzig.
The transfer makes complete sense when looking at both his current qualities and his developmental potential. Leipzig have repeatedly shown their willingness to invest in young talents from outside traditional elite academies, and I believe Prosper fits that philosophy perfectly.

In terms of stylistic comparisons, he reminds me quite a lot of Odsonne Edouard.
Both possess the ability to combine physicality with technical quality, although I would say Prosper operates more naturally as a true pivot and reference point than the Haitian striker.

Looking ahead, I can realistically see him adapting well to German U17 football and continuing his progression within Leipzig's academy structure. My expectation would be a first professional loan around the age of 18 or 19, potentially in Ligue 2, before returning to compete for a role at a higher level.

At his ceiling, I believe a place within the RB Leipzig first-team rotation is absolutely achievable. The physical tools, technical foundation and overall profile are already there. The next few years will largely determine how high that ceiling can ultimately become.

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@FahedHachem c'est reims apparament

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@FahedHachem je trouve aussi un manque de "risk awarness" qui va avec ce leger deficit dans les petits espaces

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Now on trial with Bayern International team !

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48 for the Future #25: Panama

Name: Estevis López
Born: 2009
Height: ~170cm
Nationality: 🇵🇦
Position: AM / CM / LW / SS
Club: River Plate U15
Youth Clubs: Costa del Este
National Team: Panama U17

Estevis López is a left-footed Panamanian midfielder shining for his creativity, agility, and explosive short-distance acceleration. With a compact, stocky frame and low center of gravity, he’s difficult to dispossess and can shift direction with impressive fluidity.

His ball control is refined, especially in tight areas, and he combines quick feet with excellent close-quarter manipulation. López thrives when driving the ball forward, using sharp dribbles and sudden bursts to destabilize defensive lines.

Technically, he’s a high-level passer with a natural feel for tempo and weight.
He frequently uses his left foot to play incisive short combinations or lofted balls behind the defense, and his exterior-foot deliveries are particularly clean.
However, his right foot remains a clear limitation, as he only uses it occasionally for basic touches or double contacts. Despite this, his ability to disguise passes and create progression lanes compensates for the predictability in his dominant-foot use.

López also provides value on set pieces, serving as Panama’s primary free-kick and penalty taker. While his corners still lack the pace and accuracy to consistently threaten, his direct strikes from range show both power and precision.
His left-footed shooting technique allows him to hit cleanly through the ball whether on volleys, pivots, or controlled efforts from distance.

Out of possession, he displays commendable aggression and bravery. He doesn’t hesitate to press or go into contact, even if his tactical discipline remains underdeveloped.
He can be overly reactive, chasing the ball rather than maintaining his zone, which often leads to positional confusion. That said, he’s shown visible progress in this aspect when representing the national team, where he appears more controlled and coordinated.

What makes López particularly appealing is his “street football” instinct. His game carries flair and spontaneity, he drifts across zones, improvises, and constantly seeks to unbalance opponents.
At times this makes him chaotic, but it also reveals a rare creative mindset. With maturity and improved tactical understanding, López could evolve into a highly dynamic and free playmaker capable of breaking structures through both dribbling and passing.

feat @CompsJeune

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𝐊𝐃𝐁 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ! 🏆

It’s the end of the Kdb Cup 2026 and there are few players that caught my attention.

I will talk about them below.👇🏼

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@V_Lenud @RouenSapinsFC @RBLeipzig @Eyeballfootball @justgroovy20th 👏🏽

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@enzomologie il jouera avec Oghenetejiri Adejenughure

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@abe_coach_aass le lien avec les binat que tu pourrais apporter wow

[Adam Lenges @XxAdamKhanxX]

Together with my team, I work across several professional football clubs in Europe and North America, with a primary focus on senior recruitment through U17 emerging talent pipelines from under-scouted and overlooked markets.

So why fly nearly 1,500 kilometres to watch more than a dozen matches featuring some of the most talented U-15 players in European football?

It’s certainly not for the Belgian stadium food. I’m still not entirely convinced whether I ate a burger or a sponge between two slices of bread.

The reality is that this tournament sits well outside my typical working environment. The majority of my work involves evaluating senior players and identifying talent in markets that are often overlooked by the wider industry. Spending a weekend around elite U-15 football is therefore not about finding players for immediate recruitment purposes.

Instead, it’s about understanding the level that sits 12-24 months ahead of the age groups and profiles I most commonly work with.

Observing how the game’s most promising young talents are being developed, what attributes are being prioritised, and how the elite development landscape is evolving provides valuable context for my own work. It helps me better calibrate expectations for players in my recruitment markets, understand how far along their development cycle they should realistically be, and identify trends that will inevitably influence the player pool two years later.

Live scouting at youth level is about far more than identifying individual talent. It is an opportunity to understand development pathways, track evolving market dynamics, and gain insight into the trends that will shape the game’s next generation. The better we understand where elite football is heading, the better equipped we are to make informed decisions today—regardless of where we operate within the recruitment pipeline.

[Football Talent Scout - Jacek Kulig @FTalentScout]

I'm delighted to have met and exchanged a few words with Shim Mheuka.

He is a player I rate extremely highly and one of my favourite U21 strikers. It was great to discover that he is not only a superb talent, but also a fantastic person: joyful, humble, and very open.

I truly hope next season becomes his breakthrough campaign and that he starts consistently showing his incredible talent at the professional level.

He deserves it so much, both as a footballer and as a person. ❤️

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@icparissg_ @CompsJeune il a eu du mal sur le premier match en 9 contre des plus grands adversaires (en plus d’être une très bonne équipe de bruges), son replacement a droite a été ultra bénéfique pour lui, ou il a pu toucher plus de ballons avec de l’espace devant lui, donc a voir

[Football Talent Scout - Jacek Kulig @FTalentScout]

KDB Cup with top talents.

What a great tournament it was! 🔥

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@TheChelseaSpot and one U13 👀

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@CantCancelKaze should be on youtube

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I’ll be at the KDB Cup this weekend.

If you’re going too, feel free to send me a message or come talk to me directly there about football, scouting, young talents or anything around the game. I’ll probably post some reports after the tournament !

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𝑴𝑶𝑼𝑯𝑨𝑴𝑴𝑨𝑫 𝑽𝑨𝑳𝑴𝒀

🇩🇿 🇫🇷
LW/ST
Rennes u19
Algéria u17

Mouhammad Valmy was one of the players who stood out the most during the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations despite Algeria’s elimination from the competition. Although he could not prevent his side from going out, his performances particularly an outstanding display against Tanzania were among the most eye-catching individual displays of the tournament.

His explosiveness, technical fluidity and ability to create danger in difficult situations made him one of the most intriguing attacking profiles throughout the competition.

Valmy profiles as an instinctive and highly agile attacking player capable of creating danger from multiple areas of the pitch thanks to his fluid movement and explosiveness over short distances. His game is built around unpredictability, quick directional changes and technical ease under pressure, allowing him to destabilise defenders even without major physical advantages.

Despite still possessing a relatively light frame and lacking physical impact in duels, Valmy compensates through excellent footwork, sharp first steps and elite evasion qualities. He is the type of player who rarely gets caught cleanly by defenders due to his agility, body flexibility and ability to change direction at high speed. His movement patterns make him particularly difficult to contain in tight spaces.

Offensively, he is capable of threatening depth in open space but can also create differences from deeper positions through progressive carries rather than purely through passing. His ball carrying is one of the most interesting aspects of his profile, as he can eliminate opponents through quick touches, body orientation and dynamic acceleration.

Technically, Valmy is extremely comfortable in possession. He shows a high touch frequency while dribbling and demonstrates excellent oriented first touches that immediately prepare his next action. His body orientation and scanning under pressure allow him to remain calm in congested areas and continue progressing play even in difficult situations.

Creatively, he constantly asks for the ball and looks to provoke defenders in one-versus-one situations. He possesses the technical ability to create separation and generate dangerous situations, particularly through inward crosses and quick combinations around the box.

A particularly valuable aspect of his game is his comfort using both feet, making his actions far less predictable for defenders and allowing him to adapt naturally depending on the angle or pressure.

His one-touch play is also very precise, helping accelerate build-up sequences and facilitate quick ball progression. While he can participate in combination play and lay-offs, his game remains relatively simple in support phases, preferring efficiency and verticality.

Off the ball, Valmy is active in pressing situations and shows good willingness to contribute defensively. His energy and mobility allow him to close spaces quickly and participate in counter-pressing phases effectively.

At this stage of his development, his progression will largely depend on his ability to strengthen physically and continue refining the consistency of his technical execution, particularly in passing sequences over longer periods.

Overall, Mouhammad Valmy profiles as a dynamic, elusive and technically gifted attacking player, whose agility, press resistance and instinctive attacking qualities make him a highly uncomfortable profile to defend against. With further athletic development, he possesses the tools to become a very dangerous modern attacking weapon.

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@10466640Mourinh 😂

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@AlexDS78 il est trop émouvant

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@AlexDS78 je parlais de Garrafa mais ça marche avec les deux mdr, voir avec 80% de la selection

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@AlexDS78 on rappelle que tu le propagande depuis des années, le ball knowledge