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Post by pirate on Sept 7, 2023 19:40:03 GMT
This lad has caught the eye recently 👀
 Mondy Prunier, 23-year-old, 6ft 2in, Centre Forward, FC Versailles. A Haiti international with 5 goals in 7 appearances, he joined Versailles from fellow French club Rouen after previously scoring 97 goals in 87 games in the leagues of Haiti and Guadeloupe. After moving to French 4th tier National 2 - Grp. A club Rouen he impressed scoring 9 goals with 1 assist in 20 games and then signed for 3rd tier Championnat National club Versailles where he has impressed with 9 goals and 3 assists in 30 appearances. At the conclusion of the 22/23 season, he was awarded Versailles' Player of the Year award. A quick, strong and powerful player who has demonstrated an ability to finish well with either foot, he would be one to keep an eye on and scout if we're looking to expand our potential options.
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Post by pirate on Sept 11, 2023 13:39:27 GMT
A few more promising options abroad worth scouting and making enquiries about with a view to January or next summer 👀 Jordi Escobar, 21-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Forward, SD Logroñés. A product of the Barcelona and Valencia youth systems, he was highly-rated as a youngster appearing for Spain at U16, U17 and U18 level. Made a £2mil+ move to Almeria a few years ago, but is now playing his football at 3rd tier club Logroñés (average attendance 1,000).
Noah Botic, 21-year-old, 6ft, Centre Forward, Western United. He was joint-top scorer at the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship with five goals from five games, as Australia went out to Japan at the semi-final stage. He followed this up with four goals in four games at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil and also scored and assisted for Australia U17 in a 3-2 friendly defeat against England U17. Spent a couple of years at Hoffenheim following a trial at Manchester United before returning to Australia and joining A-League club Western United (average attendance 3,182) where he has scored a goal every 149 minutes with 6 goals in 10 starts (11 sub appearances) and was named the clubs Young Player of the Year.
Cho Young-Wook, 24-year-old, 5ft 11in Forward, Gimcheon Sangmu (loan from FC Seoul). With an impressive C.V. like his it might seem unrealistic, but seeing him on loan in the 2nd tier for K League 2 club Gimcheon Sangmu (average attendance 1,087) I thought he was worth a shout. Appeared for South Korea at full international level in the past (scoring 1 goal in 4 appearances) and previously scored 21 goals in 46 appearances at U20 international level and 10 goals in 26 appearances at U23 international level. The 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Top Scorer, the 2016 Korean Young Footballer of the Year and a 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up.
The versatile forward impressed on loan in K League 2 with 13 goals and 5 assists in 28 appearances.
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Post by pirate on Sept 18, 2023 22:09:31 GMT
I have been watching footage of the most recent CONCACAF U-20 Championship and a few gems stood out that might be of interest. Nathaniel James, 19-year-old, Attacking Midfielder/Winger, Club Sando. The Trinidad & Tobago Premier League Golden Boot winner with 15 goals in 19 games (and 7 assists) and impressed for Trinidad & Tobago in the CONCACAF U20 Championships with 4 goals in 4 games. Made 2 appearances in total for the full Trinidad & Tobago international side and scored the winning goal in a recent 1-0 CONCACAF Nations League win vs Curaçao.
Stevenson Jeudy, 18-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Forward, FK Auda. Voted best young player and in the FCCCC Best XI at the 2022 CONCACAF Caribbean Cup after scoring 2 goals in 4 games for his then club side Violette AC and followed that up with 5 goals in 4 games for Haiti at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship. Made a transfer to Latvian side Auda in July 2023 and could be one to keep an eye on.
Kegan Caull, 19-year-old, 5ft 10in, Forward, Europa Point. A Saint Lucia international forward who can play wide or centrally, he is currently playing his club football at Gibraltan side Europa Point. Scored 5 goals in 4 games at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. A bit raw, but worth watching further.
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Post by pirate on Sept 19, 2023 13:15:26 GMT
I have also been watching footage and looking at data from the 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations and the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations and a few players have stood out that might be of interest. The obvious name to mention would be wonderkid Amara Diouf a 15-year-old attacking player who came through the famed Génération Foot academy and impressed for Senegal scoring 6 goals in 5 games at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations and this month sensationally made his full international debut, but I understand French Ligue 1 outfit and partner club Metz are interested so I'll obviously leave him out! Ibrahim Beji Muhammad, a 19-year-old Nigerian winger still playing his club football in Nigeria for Mavlon FC would be another stand out player, but will also be excluded as I understand he has a move to a Spanish 2nd tier club lined up.
A recent goal.com website article highlighted African players' salaries and mentions those "seeking better employment opportunities, because of the poor financial state of some of the African leagues" and went on to quote "In Ghana, footballers are said to earn $1,000 a month, while in Morocco players earn an average of $7,000 a month. In Tunisia, the players earn an average of $30,000, Angola $25,000, DR Congo $20,000, Sudan $15,000, Zambia $7,000, Ethiopia $7,000, Mozambique $5000, Tanzania $5000, Botswana $3,000, Gabon $2,000, Rwanda $1,500, and Zimbabwe $1,200 per month."
Fodé Doucouré, 22-year-old, Right or Left Back/Wing Back, Red Star FC. Usually a right back or wing back, he was named in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament for his performances for Mali which he mostly played as a left back/wing back. Previously at French club Stade Reims (where he made 10 appearances in Ligue 1), he currently plays his club football in the French 3rd tier Championnat National for Red Star (average attendance 2,417).
Mamadou Lamine Camara, 20-year-old, 6ft 4in, Defensive/Central Midfielder, RS Berkane. A commanding midfielder good at breaking up play and with a decent passing range. Currently playing his club football for Moroccan side RS Berkane, he has impressed for Senegal at U17, U20 and U23 level.
Onuche Ogbelu, 20-year-old, Defensive/Central Midfielder, Fosla Academy. Caught the eye for Nigeria at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations as his side won the Third Place Play-Off. Currently still playing his club football back in Nigeria.
Yacine Titraoui, 20-year-old, 5ft 11in, Centre Midfielder, Paradou AC. Impressed for Algeria at U20 level and helped them to the final of 2021 U20 Arab Cup where he was one of the key performers in the team. Playing his club football in Algeria for Paradou AC.
Ousmane Camara, 17-year-old, Winger, Rahimo. Impressed for Burkina Faso at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations as his side won the Third Place Play-Off. Still playing his club football in his homeland for Rahimo FC.
Zubairu Ibrahim, 19-year-old, Winger, Jedinstvo UB. Caught the eye for Ghana at U20 and U23 level, he is currently playing his club football for Serbian 2nd tier club Jedinstvo UB (average attendance 1,333).
Abass Samari Salifu, 19-year-old, Attacking Midfielder, Accra Lions FC. Currently still playing his club football in Ghana for Accra Lions, he caught the eye for Ghana at both U20 and U23 level.
Amidou Diop, 19-year-old, Right Back/Wing Back, SO Cholet. Another product of the famed Génération Foot academy in Senegal, he impressed for Senegal in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations starting every game to help them win the tournament. Currently playing his club football at French 3rd tier Championnat National club SO Cholet (average attendance 723).
Yann Ngatse, 20-year-old, 6ft, Centre Forward, Diables Noirs. Caught the eye for Congo in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations with 2 goals in 3 games. Still playing his club football in the Congo Premier League and also currently competing for the club in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round.
Alagie Saine, 20-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Back, AC Horsens. Captained Gambia to a second place finish at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations and was named in the Team of the Tournament. Currently playing his club football for Danish 2nd tier club AC Horsens (average attendance 1,918).
Abel Ogwuche, 19-year-old, 6ft, Centre Back or Right Back, Trelleborg. Caught the eye with his performances at U20 Africa Cup of Nations with 2 clean sheets in the 3 games he featured to help Nigeria reach the Semi-Finals before winning the Third Place Play-Off. Also played a key role as Nigeria reached the Quarter-Finals of the 2023 U-20 World Cup. Currently playing his club football for Swedish 2nd tier club Trelleborg (average attendance 1,107).
Souleymane Faye, 20-year-old, Winger, Real Betis Reserves (loan from CF Talavera). Currently playing his football for the Betis reserve side in one of the Spanish 3rd tiers where he is on loan from 4th tier club CF Talavera, he impressed for Senegal at both U17 and U20 level.
Cheickna Diakité, 18-year-old, Winger/CF, AS Real Bamako. Impressed for Mali with 2 goals in 5 games in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations and has made 2 sub appearances for the full Mali international side in the African Nations Championship.
Reich Kokolo, 21-year-old, Centre Midfielder, Coton Sport FC. Caught the eye for Congo during their U23 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Currently playing his club football for Cameroonian side Coton Sport. |
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Post by gasmania on Sept 19, 2023 13:24:46 GMT
Imagine if we could find the next Gift Orban just randomly like that Norwegian 2nd tier team did
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Post by pirate on Sept 20, 2023 12:33:14 GMT
Imagine if we could find the next Gift Orban just randomly like that Norwegian 2nd tier team did The lad Amara Diouf I mentioned is likely to develop longer term from a winger into a top striker, unfortunately he is moving to a higher level than us. Another Gift Orban-esque striker is Adama Bojang who has joined Stade Reims in France after impressing for Gambia in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. Bojang looked an outstanding prospect and he's just recently made his debut for the Reims reserve side and scored 4 goals. Remember the name, I'm sure you'll be hearing more about him in the future. The players are out there to be found if you are willing to put in the hard yards. Orban was spotted by Stabæk's scouts during a showcase tournament. We are a bigger club than Stabæk and have bigger financial resources so there isn't any reason why we shouldn't be able to bring in someone like him if we manage to spot him early enough (which is key). There is an 18-year-old striker called Alie Conteh still playing in Africa for Sierra Leone club FC Kallon and the national team creating a little buzz and Norwegian club Molde possibly interested. The domestic league top scorer and the first-ever player to hit six goals in a single Sierra Leone league match. |
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Post by pirate on Sept 20, 2023 22:07:00 GMT
Plenty of talent worth scouting... Karamoko William Sankara, 19-year-old, 5ft 10in, Forward, ASEC Mimosas. Promising forward who was named in the 2022 Africa Nations Championship group stage Best XI for his performances for Ivory Coast. Can play wider or through the middle and a player still playing club football in his homeland who impressed in the African Nations Championship for Ivory Coast. Saah Moses Jr, 16-year-old, Liberian, 5ft 9in, Central Midfielder, Discoveries SA. A very promising and highly thought of box-to-box midfielder with an eye for goal playing his club football in Liberia, he has represented Liberia at U15 amd U17 level and was called up to the full international squad for a friendly against Ghana in September 2023.
Emmanuel Favor Fully, 17-year-old, Left Back/Wing Back, Watanga. A Liberia U17 and U20 international who recently was called up to full international squad.
Alpha Sidibé, 18-year-old, 5ft 11in, Central Midfielder, FC San Pedro. Promising young Ivory Coast international still playing his club football in his homeland.
Patient Wassou, 19-year-old, Winger, Coton Sport FC. Outstanding winger with an eye for goal, he was named Young Player of the Year at the 2022 Cameroon Ballon d'Or awards and has represented Cameroon at U20, U23 and full international level. Rumoured to have rejected a €150k offer from a Latvian side, but considering the club sold a 22-year-old Cameroon international striker for a reported €192k and 20-year-old international midfielder for €180k, it gives some indication of the fees the club might be willing to accept.
*Yvan Noh Nafeng, 17-year-old, Central Midfielder, Apejes de Mfou.* A Cameroon youth international captain.
Ousmane 'Kalaba' Coulibaly, 21-year-old, 5ft 10in, Winger, Djoliba AC. A player who is still playing in his homeland who impressed for Mali in the African Nations Championship and for his club side with 8 goals and 10 assists in 31 games during 22/23 and impressive appearances during 23/24 in the CAF-Champions League.
Djibril Coulibaly, 18-year-old, Winger, Djoliba AC. Tricky winger with an eye for goal still playing in his homeland who impressed in the African Nations Championship for Mali.
Divine Nwachukwu, 20-year-old, Central Midfielder, Bendel Insurance FC. Appeared for Nigeria at U17, U20, U23 and full international level. Currently still playing his club football back in his homeland.
Chimezie Njoku, 19-year-old, Right Back/Wing Back, Abia Warriors. A promising player still playing in his homeland who has represented Nigeria at youth international level in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations and the U20 World Cup.
Yahaya Lawali, 17-year-old, RB/RWB, Mahanaim FC. Caught the eye for Nigeria in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations where he was named in the Group Stage Best XI.
Zilkifilu Rabiu, 21-year-old, 6ft 2in, Central Midfielder, Wikki Tourists. A player with an eye for goal, he still plays in his homeland and has represented Nigeria at U20, U23 and full international level.
Olamilekan Adams, 18-year-old, Winger, Remo Stars FC. Lefty winger comfortable with right foot still playing in his Nigerian homeland who impressed for Nigeria U20 and in the CAF-Champions League.
Richmond Darko, 20-year-old, Central Midfielder, FC Smartex. Represented Ghana at U20 and U23 international level.
Augustine Agyapong, 19-year-old, RB/RWB, Asante Kotoko. Caught the eye playing for Ghana U20 and the full international side. Still playing in Ghanaian league.
Seidu Suraj, 22-year-old, Attacking Midfielder, Hearts of Oak. Has represented Nigeria at youth and full international level.
Kparobo Arierhi, 16-year-old, Centre Forward, Beyond Limits FA. A highly promising striker playing for Beyond Limits Football Academy in Nigeria. Top goalscorer at the 2022 NPFL Laliga U15 Promises and during 2023 Beyond Limits FA defeated Kwara State U18 1-0 in the final of the Ogun State Youth Sports Federation U18 championship with the winner scored by Arierhi and as top scorer in the competition he was later presented with the golden boot award. Appearing at the prestigious Next Generation Adidas Cup of America he produced 2 goals and 2 assists from 4 appearances and at the equally prestigious Swedish Gothia Cupscored 4 goals in 5 matches.
Dominic Amponsah, 17-year-old, Forward, Ghanaian, Accra Lions. Versatile attacker capable of playing anywhere across the forward areas centrally or wide.
David Oduro, 17-year-old, Left Back/Wing Back, Accra Lions. Highly-rated player who has represented Ghana at U17 and U20 level and impressed at club level playing in his homeland.
Baba Salifu Apiiga, 16-year-old, Ghanaian, Left Back/Wing Back/Winger, Accra Lions. The second promising left sided player at the Accra Lions club in Ghana, he has caught the eye in domestic competitions and at youth international level.
Mohammed Sherif, 21-year-old, 6ft, Centre Back, Asante Kotoko. A two footed Ghana International CB who can also play in either full back role or CDM, he was part of the African Nations Championship squad. Currently playing his club football in his homeland.
Clement Mzize, 19-year-old, Centre Forward, Young Africans. Powerful striker with a hammer of a shot, he represented Tanzania at U20, U23 and full international lebel, he plays his club football in his homeland for Young Africans where he has also impressed in the CAF-Champions League.
Ismaël Libo Seoné, 18-year-old, 6ft, Centre Forward, Vitesse FC. Promising youngster who was 3rd highest goalscorer in the domestic Burkina Faso league during 22/23 with 13 goals in 10 appearances and has represented the country at U20 and full international level.
Horso Mwaku Malanga, 19-year-old, 6ft 2in, Centre Forward, FC Saint Eloi. Playing in his homeland where he is a prolific goalscorer, he has represented DR Congo at U20, U23 and full international level.
Benson Omala, 21-year-old, 5ft 10in, Gor Mahia FC. Scored 26 goals during 22/23 in the domestic Kenyan Premier League and has represented Kenya at U20, U23 and full international level.
Xavier Mbiagoup, 19-year-old, 6ft 1in, Forward, AS FAP. Promising young forward who can play wider or through middle, he plays his club football in his homeland and has represented Cameroon at U20 international level.
Travis Mutyaba, 18-year-old, Winger/Attacking Midfielder, SCV Kampala. Caught the eye at international level for Uganda with his cameo appearances in the African Nations Championship.
Haruna Lukwago, 18-year-old, 5ft 9in, RB/RWB, Kampala CC. Caught the eye with his performances for Uganda at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Abubaker Mayanja, 16-year-old, Centre Forward, Kampala CC. A Ugandan youth international, he recently scored as a 16-year-old for his club side in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Alhassane Camara, 18-year-old, 5ft 9in, Winger, Hafia FC. A lefty winger still playing his club football in his homeland for Hafia, he impressed for Guinea at U20 international level.
Ismael Issaka Souley, 23-year-old, 6ft 2in, Centre Back, AS Police. Named in the 2022 Africa Nations Championship group stage Best XI for his performances for Niger. Plays his club football in his homeland for Association Sportive Police.
Yoro Mamadou Diaby, 22-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Back, Yeelen. A player that is still playing club football in his homeland who caught the eye for Mali in the African Nations Championship.
Goni Ali, 22-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Back, Coton Sport FC. A promising modern defender comfortable with both feet, he is playing his club football in his homeland for Coton Sport and represented Cameroon at U20 and U23 level.
Cheikh Sidibé, 24-year-old, LB/LWB, Azam FC. Played every game as Senegal won the African Nations Championship. Currently playing his club football in Tanzania for Azam.
Abdoul Rachid Moumini, 18-year-old, RB/RWB, Ayema FC. A promising youngster still playing in his homeland, he caught the eye for Benin at the 2023 U20 Africa Cup of Nations where he was named in the group stages best XI and also for the full international side with his performances in the qualifying stages for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Rabiou Sankamao, 19-year-old, LB/LWB, ASPAC Cotonou FC. Named in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Team of the Tournament for his performances in the Benin side and has now represented his country at full international level. Still playing club football in his homeland.
Prince Ricardo Dossou, 17-year-old, Attacking Midfielder, ASVO Benin. Promising player who represented Benin at youth international level and has recently made his full international debut for the senior side.
Yamirou Ouorou, 17-year-old, Attacking Midfielder, USS Kraké. Still playing his club football in his homeland, he has represented Benin at U17 and U20 level and impressed during AFCON U17 Qualifiers.
Joseph Sabobo Banda, 17-year-old, Winger/Attacking Midfielder, Red Arrows FC (loan from Atletico Lusaka). A highly-rated Zambia youth international.
Djigo Saïkou, 18-year-old, Right Back/Wing Back, AC Léopards. Represented Congo at U20 and U23 level, he was recently called up to the full senior international squad.
Hernest Briyock Malonga, 20-year-old, Left Back/Wing Back, Diables Noirs. Represented Congo at youth and full international level.
Jefer Gunjo, 18-year-old, Angolan, 5ft 11in, Forward, Sagrada Esperança. A highly promising player with creativity and eye for goal, he has represented Angola at youth level and was recently called up to the full international squad.
Valter Monteiro, 17-year-old, Angolan, 5ft 10in, Attacking Midfielder, Sagrada Esperança. Another promising youngster from the country, he has represented Angola at youth level and was also recently called up to the full international squad.
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Post by pirate on Oct 2, 2023 23:10:57 GMT
To add to my previous posts, the African continent is a seemingly endless production line of top talent with potentially serious value to be found. Looking at some of the recent fees recieved by clubs over there and they are often nominal for what are incredibly talented individuals. The Gift Orban deal was mentioned before, but Mamadou Sané for example, an 18-year-old RB/RWB and now full Senegal international, was sold to Aris Limassol this summer from his Senegalese club Guédiawaye FC for a reported nominal fee of just €25k and he's a player described in some quarters as a "future world class right-back".
19-year-old Senegal youth international defender Mikayil Faye is another great example. In February 2023 he signed for the Croatian 2nd tier club NK Zagreb (average attendance 165) direct from Senegalese club Diambars for a nominal fee and 5 months later he is signing for Barcelona for a reported €5m fee plus add-ons.
Alagie Saine impressed with The Gambia U20 international side and joined Danish second tier club AC Horsens and is now worth probably 10 times as much or more. They previously signed James Gomez two years ago straight from The Gambia club Real de Banjul for a reported €40k and sold him this summer to Sparta Prague for a reported €1.1m. This summer another promising youngster from the excellent crop of Gambia youth internationals, Bakary Jawara, moved on loan to Slovakian 2nd tier club Pohronie (average attendance 400) with an option to make the deal permanent.
Elsewhere, the youth internationals Kwaku Karikari and Zubairu Ibrahim moved to Jedinstvo Ub (average attendance 1,200) in the Serbian 2nd tier straight from the Ghanaian league and are ripping it up. Ismael Diomande, Djibril Gueye, Ousmane Sow, Ousseynou Niang, Mohamet Corréa, Mouhamadou Diaw and Amadou N’Diaye and others all moved direct from Africa to clubs in Latvia and are impressing.
With a bit of innovative and creative thinking it could be a good market to source talent from and one we should look to familiarise ourselves with. Why shouldn't we be one of those clubs involved, especially now with the new transfer rule changes in effect? The African continent is packed with footballing talent waiting to be discovered...
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Post by pirate on Oct 2, 2023 23:20:44 GMT
The Asian continent has plenty of eligible talent with the recent Elite Significant Contribution (ESC) rule that are worth scouting too... Rei Hirakawa, 23-year-old, 5ft 9in, Attacking Midfielder, Roasso Kumamoto. Captain of his club side in the Japanese 2nd tier J League 2, he has represented Japan at youth international level. Looking at his data from 22/23 and he shows up well in most departments, with an excellent almost 80% dribble success rate against opposing CBs and providing 8 goals and 7 assists in 41 appearances for the season. Looks a gem. Contract ends Jan 31st 2024 according to transfermarkt.  Yu Hirakawa, 22-year-old, 5ft 7in, Winger, Machida Zelvia. Represented Japan at youth international level. Currently playing in the Japanese 2nd tier, he caught the eye during 22/23 with 7 goals and 4 assists in 34 appearances. With his attributes could possibly do a job as a wing back too. Jun Choi, 24-year-old, 5ft 8in, Right Back/Wing Back, Busan IPark. Currently playing in the South Korean 2nd tier K-League 2, he has represented South Korea at youth level and is part of the current Olympic squad. Can also provide cover at left back if needed. Kim Tae-Hyeon, 23-year-old, 6ft 2in, Centre Back, Vegalta Sendai (on loan from Ulsan Hyundai). Left footed centre half currently playing on loan in the South Korean K-League 2, he has represented South Korea at various age groups at youth international level and is part of the current South Korea Olympic squad. Contract ends Jan 31st 2024 according to transfermarkt. Jae-joon An, 22-year-old, 5ft 11in, Forward, Bucheon FC. The 2019 K League Junior U18 Player of the Year, he has represented South Korea at various youth international levels and is part of the current Olympic squad. Currently playing his club football in the second tier K-League 2 where he caught the eye in 2023 with 8 goals and 4 assists in 19 appearances.  Ren Komatsu, 25-year-old, 6ft, Centre Forward, Matsumoto Yamaga. Represented Japan at youth international level. Currently playing in the Japanese 3rd tier where he caught the eye with a goal scored every 152 minutes and a toal of 16 goals (and 4 assists) from 28 appearances. Contract ends Jan 31st 2024 according to transfermarkt.
Keisuke Goto, 18-year-old, 6ft 3in, Centre Forward, Júbilo Iwata. Currently playing in the Japanese 2nd tier J-League 2, he has represented Japan at youth international level. Caught the eye with a goal every 175 minutes of action and a total of 7 goals from 6 starts (28 sub apps) in all competitions during 22/23.  |
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Post by pirate on Oct 28, 2023 11:51:56 GMT
Players out-of-contract by the time January ends.
Jack Byrne, 27, CAM, Shamrock Rov
Neil Farrugia, 24, LWB/RWB/LW/RW, Shamrock Rov
Conor Keeley, 25, CB, 6ft 5in, Drogheda Utd.
Mark Doyle, 24, LW, 6ft, St Pats
Frantz Pierrot, 24, CF, 6ft, Athlone Town
Rei Hirakawa, 23, CM/CAM, Roasso Kumamoto
Ten Miyagi, 22, LW/RW,Montedio Yamagata/Kawasaki Frontale
Kim Tae-Hyeon, 23, CB, 6ft 2in, Vegalta Sendai/Ulsan Hyundai
Jae-Hwan Park, 22, CB, 6ft 3in, Gyeongnam FC
Wi-Je Cho, 22, CB, 6ft 2in, Busan IPark
Jun Choi, 24, RB/RWB, Busan IPark
Luifer Hernández, 22, CF/RW/LW, Puerto Cabello
Joel Kojo, 25, CF, 5ft 9in, Dinamo Samarqand
Dusan Bakic, 24, CF, 6ft 3in, Dinamo Minsk
Vladislav Lozhkin, 21, CF, 5ft 11in, FK Turan
Matias Rale, 22, LB/CB, 6ft, FC Honka
Frédéric Nsabiyumva, 28, CB, 6ft 3in, Västerås
Ólafur Gudmundsson, 21, LB/CB, 6ft 2in, Hafnarfjördur
Jón Gísli Gíslason, 21, RB/RWB, ÍA Akranes.
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Post by pirate on Nov 3, 2023 10:41:38 GMT
I don't know what the situation is with this lad Sheri Artmeladze, but he is playing far below his natural level and worth scouting or even a trial. Scored a nice hat-trick on Wednesday evening against a young Wimbledon side in the London Senior Cup and has 13 goals in 13 games this season, after scoring 22 goals and getting 15 assists in 32 games last season and helping his side win promotion. I hesitate to say this, but when playing off the left he reminds me a little bit of his compatriot Kvaratskhelia in terms of style of play. Shermandin Artmeladze, 26-year-old, LW/RW/CAM/ST, Sporting Bengal United. A versatile, creative and attacking player clearly playing far below his natural level, the former Georgia youth international started playing in England for Wood Green Old Boys III in the Amateur Football Combination, then played for Barking and famous sunday league side Baiteze Squad, next featuring for Romford and now Sporting Bengal United (where he has 35 goals in 45 games). Previously represented Georgia at U17, U19 and U21 international level. A good player. http://instagram.com/p/CTdEVAcIkFw     |
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Post by gasheadowen on Nov 3, 2023 19:19:12 GMT
Any other non-league players to keep an eye on Pirate? Not knocking your enthusiasm but I really can't see us dipping into the continental market anytime soon.
I think I've said before that I end up at a npn-league game most midweeks (usually step 3 or below) as am often on the road with work in random towns on my own and find it a nice way to distress at the end of a day. I would say the standard has improved massively in recent years, certainly no beer bellies kicking lumps out of eachother; but can't remember the last time I saw a real stand out player that I thought should be playing higher.
It might just be the small sample of games I'm going to or is it the case these Premier League B teams or whatever are just hoovering up these lads?
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Post by pirate on Nov 3, 2023 20:09:48 GMT
Any other non-league players to keep an eye on Pirate? Not knocking your enthusiasm but I really can't see us dipping into the continental market anytime soon. I think I've said before that I end up at a npn-league game most midweeks (usually step 3 or below) as am often on the road with work in random towns on my own and find it a nice way to distress at the end of a day. I would say the standard has improved massively in recent years, certainly no beer bellies kicking lumps out of eachother; but can't remember the last time I saw a real stand out player that I thought should be playing higher. It might just be the small sample of games I'm going to or is it the case these Premier League B teams or whatever are just hoovering up these lads? You need time for the players to develop and a pathway to the first team and I'm not sure we have that at the moment. You also have to move quickly because B team and U21 scouts are always looking for a gem and the bigger clubs have the finances to stack and rack the talent. Brighton recently signed Brody Peart from Basingstoke Town (who stood out like a sore thumb) from seven levels below the Prem and was mentioned on here months before his move. Josh Stokes was mentioned on here just after he made his debut for AFC Sudbury in non-league and I then told the Aldershot chief scout about him and now Stokes is one of the hottest prospects in non-league. Other non-league gems like Fin Stevens and Kwame Poku, now impressing in League One, were mentioned on this thread long before they got their football league moves, so it shows the talent is out there, but the key is early identification and a manager willing to shop in this market and the ability and patience to develop them. Wycombe have been decent recruiting from non-league in recent years and 16 of the 36 players involved in this season's Wycombe v Portsmouth game were signed from Steps 1-4 of the non-leagues. In other words, 45% of the matchday squads spent part of their career developing in non-league football. If you include loan spells, the number rises again. |
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Post by pirate on Nov 4, 2023 3:04:52 GMT
Players out-of-contract by the time January ends. Jack Byrne, 27, CAM, Shamrock Rov Neil Farrugia, 24, LWB/RWB/LW/RW, Shamrock Rov Conor Keeley, 25, CB, 6ft 5in, Drogheda Utd. Mark Doyle, 24, LW, 6ft, St Pats Frantz Pierrot, 24, CF, 6ft, Athlone Town Rei Hirakawa, 23, CM/CAM, Roasso Kumamoto Ten Miyagi, 22, LW/RW,Montedio Yamagata/Kawasaki Frontale Kim Tae-Hyeon, 23, CB, 6ft 2in, Vegalta Sendai/Ulsan Hyundai Jae-Hwan Park, 22, CB, 6ft 3in, Gyeongnam FC Wi-Je Cho, 22, CB, 6ft 2in, Busan IPark
Jun Choi, 24, RB/RWB, Busan IPark Luifer Hernández, 22, CF/RW/LW, Puerto Cabello Joel Kojo, 25, CF, 5ft 9in, Dinamo Samarqand Dusan Bakic, 24, CF, 6ft 3in, Dinamo Minsk Vladislav Lozhkin, 21, CF, 5ft 11in, FK Turan Matias Rale, 22, LB/CB, 6ft, FC Honka Frédéric Nsabiyumva, 28, CB, 6ft 3in, Västerås Ólafur Gudmundsson, 21, LB/CB, 6ft 2in, Hafnarfjördur Jón Gísli Gíslason, 21, RB/RWB, ÍA Akranes.
Alex Thór Hauksson is also out-of-contract on December 31st. A 23-year-old defensive midfielder who has represented Iceland at U16, U17, U19, U21 and full international level.  |
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Post by pirate on Nov 7, 2023 5:36:01 GMT
Josh Stokes, 17-year-old attacking midfielder Watched a bit of Stokes in the AFC Sudbury U18s and impressed and now doing it at first team level. Well worth monitoring and a closer look. Delighted Josh Stokes is doing so well in the National League, it was obvious watching him at AFC Sudbury he could make the step up. Also, I hope we are monitoring Lorent Tolaj at Aldershot because he looks to have the makings of a good striker. |
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Post by pirate on Nov 7, 2023 6:00:03 GMT
A couple of potential 💎💎 lower down the non-league pyramid worth scouting and monitoring 21-year-old former Leicester City and England youth winger Terrell Pennant, who is now at Coalville Town.
 19-year-old left footed centre back Mark Chidi, a former West Brom youth now at Fisher FC. |
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Post by pirate on Nov 8, 2023 14:08:05 GMT
Taelor 'non-league Rodri' O'Kane at Fylde would be one to keep an eye on too. Looks a very good prospect. Son of former Man Utd youth John O'Kane. http://instagram.com/p/Cw7gWsut3HD |
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Post by pirate on Nov 8, 2023 22:14:07 GMT
I don't know what the situation is with this lad Sheri Artmeladze, but he is playing far below his natural level and worth scouting or even a trial. Scored a nice hat-trick on Wednesday evening against a young Wimbledon side in the London Senior Cup and has 13 goals in 13 games this season, after scoring 22 goals and getting 15 assists in 32 games last season and helping his side win promotion. I hesitate to say this, but when playing off the left he reminds me a little bit of his compatriot Kvaratskhelia in terms of style of play. worth a trial. 👀 Attachment Deleted
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Post by chewbacca on Nov 9, 2023 11:16:22 GMT
I don't know what the situation is with this lad Sheri Artmeladze, but he is playing far below his natural level and worth scouting or even a trial. Scored a nice hat-trick on Wednesday evening against a young Wimbledon side in the London Senior Cup and has 13 goals in 13 games this season, after scoring 22 goals and getting 15 assists in 32 games last season and helping his side win promotion. I hesitate to say this, but when playing off the left he reminds me a little bit of his compatriot Kvaratskhelia in terms of style of play. worth a trial. 👀 View Attachment
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