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U21 DM/CM's - Under the radar
In this analysis I will try to find the best DM/CM prospect outside the top 5 leagues.
Filters:
- Age: 16-21
- played at least 1500 mins this season
- DM or CM
Based on the analysis, I shortlisted the 5 most promising names.
Let's dive in!
In this analysis I will try to find the best DM/CM prospect outside the top 5 leagues.
Filters:
- Age: 16-21
- played at least 1500 mins this season
- DM or CM
Based on the analysis, I shortlisted the 5 most promising names.
Let's dive in!
The chart above measures the defensive impact. I used possession adjusted stats again. N.Dominguez and O.Kiomourtzogiu (
) both worth a mention.
The graph below focuses on the passing ability. Cokaj leading the line here after being a top5 defensive player is impressive.
) both worth a mention.The graph below focuses on the passing ability. Cokaj leading the line here after being a top5 defensive player is impressive.
I added a chart about dribbling because in this position it's essential not to lose the ball easily.
Gravenbach and Schmidt are outstanding, just like Jude Bellingham, who is one of the best names despite playing in an arguably harder league than the players around him.
Gravenbach and Schmidt are outstanding, just like Jude Bellingham, who is one of the best names despite playing in an arguably harder league than the players around him.
Ball progression is one of the most important skills for CM/DM's, so I had to add a graph about it.
Fein is bossing this one, Gravenbach and Goudmijn are impressive despite playing in a softer league. (Eerste Divise)
Also we have to recognize Acevedo, Ginella and Veerman too.
Fein is bossing this one, Gravenbach and Goudmijn are impressive despite playing in a softer league. (Eerste Divise)
Also we have to recognize Acevedo, Ginella and Veerman too.
My last chart is one for the CM's.
I looked at two stats:
Key Passes per 90 / Passes to Penalty area per 90
The top names on this one are:
- Frasetti from Empoli
- Veerman from Heerenven
- Schmid from Wolfsberger
- Evander from Midtjylland
Let's see the top 5 names!
I looked at two stats:
Key Passes per 90 / Passes to Penalty area per 90
The top names on this one are:
- Frasetti from Empoli
- Veerman from Heerenven
- Schmid from Wolfsberger
- Evander from Midtjylland
Let's see the top 5 names!
Nicolás Domínguez - Bologna (21)Domínguez was singed by Bologna in the summer of 2019 for just €7.35m but stayed with Vélez Sasfield for the first half of the season. He is an agressive ball-winner with great techinque and vision. One for the future!
MV: €17.50m
Adrian Fein - Hamburg / Bayern Munich (21)Despite playing most of his games as DM, Fein was the greatest ball progressor in the charts. He's currently on loan at Hamburg but could be a very important part of Bayern's rotation next year.
MV: €5.00m
Romano Schmid - Wolfsberger AC / Werder Bremen (20)The 2000-born Austrian joined Werder from Salzburg and got loaned back to Wolfsberger by the German club for one season. Schmid is a very creative player, a deep playmaker with an excellent right foot.
MV: 1.80m
Ryan Gravenberch - Ajax (17)His physique and movement remind me of Pogba. He plays in the same position, loves to dribble and also very efficient at it. Gravenberch got called up to the first team of Ajax in December and already played 513 minutes there.
MV: €12.00m
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Orkun Kökçü - Feyenoord (19)Kökçü was one of those names who were not outsanding but performed above average on every chart, except Def. Actions. He's an all around CM, his biggest strenght is probably his vision. Oh and he already got linked with Arsenal.
MV: €14.00m
Honorable Mentions:
Enis Cokaj - Lokomotiva Zagreb (21)
Albert Lokonga - Anderlecht (20)
Nicolas Avecedo - New York City FC (20)
Enis Cokaj - Lokomotiva Zagreb (21) Albert Lokonga - Anderlecht (20) Nicolas Avecedo - New York City FC (20)
