Eyefootball Scout Reports

The eyefootball Football Scout files reports on the hottest talent around Europe. These regular articles will provide brief information on each player and give each an eyefootball ranking.
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Keko

Keko, the young 16 year old who is already breaking records at Atletico Madrid, has everything on his side at this stage. Time, bags of talent and coaches that see potential at him at such a young age.
Written at 24 May 2009 - 07:59. [read this football player scout story]

Cristian Rodríguez

23 year old winger Cristian Rodríguez has shown this season in Portugal that he is certainly going to be an excellent player in the future for his side Porto and for the international side, Uruguay.
Written at 24 May 2009 - 07:54. [read this football player scout story]

Sofiane Feghouli

Grenoble midfielder Sofiane Feghouli is seen by many in France as the long term answer to Zinedine Zidane, and despite interest of some of the biggest clubs in Europe, Feghouli has insisted he will stay at Grenoble.
Written at 24 May 2009 - 07:48. [read this football player scout story]

Federico Fazio

Federico Fazio has recently been praised as one of the best young defenders in European football at the moment. The player, from Argentina, is currently playing for Sevilla and has already made his way into the first-team, despite his tender age of 21.
Written at 03 February 2009 - 08:32. [read this football player scout story]

Adel Taarabt

Adel Taarabt is regarded by many to be one of the best young players to hail from France over the last few years. The youngster is currently playing on the fringes of the Tottenham first-team squad, but has not appeared regularly since making a move from French Ligue side Lens.
Written at 03 February 2009 - 08:23. [read this football player scout story]

Rafael Carioca

Rafael Carioca is a young Brazilian holding midfielder, currently playing for Gremio. His full name is Rafael de Souza Pereira. The player, aged just 19, is already a regular for his side.
Written at 03 February 2009 - 08:12. [read this football player scout story]

Batuhan Karadeniz

The hype in Turkey shrouding youngster Batuhan Karadeniz is immense. Many believe that this young forward is set to become the new Hakan Sukur, and is already proving his talents in the Turkish Super Lig. Currently playing for Besiktas, there are rumours that many other clubs are interested in signing the Turk.
Written at 03 February 2009 - 07:58. [read this football player scout story]

Davide Santon

Young right back Davide Santon is regarded by many in Italy as one of the best potential youngsters in the country. The player is currently playing for Inter Milan, but the likes of Man City are already interested.
Written at 03 February 2009 - 07:51. [read this football player scout story]

Brek Shea

Many believe that Brek Shea could be the USA's next hot prospect alongside the likes of Jozy Altidore and Freddy Adu. In fact, Shea has already attracted the attentions of Manchester United; a major indicator of this young lad's potential talent.
Written at 01 December 2008 - 15:44. [read this football player scout story]

Mamadou Sakho

Mamadou Sakho is one of the hottest young players to have come out of France over the last few years. Currently at Paris St Germain, the versatile defender is wanted by a host of Europe's biggest clubs.
Written at 10 November 2008 - 06:38. [read this football player scout story]

Alan Dzagoev

Many in Russia feel that Alan Dzagoev could be the future of the national team. The CSKA Moscow midfielder has proved at the tender age of 18 that he is capable of being one of the best in Europe.
Written at 08 November 2008 - 03:14. [read this football player scout story]

Angel di Maria

Angel di Maria is a young Argentinian international, aged 20, currently playing for Portuguese giants Benfica. The winger has shot to fame in Portugal with a number of superb appearances for his club.
Written at 04 November 2008 - 17:29. [read this football player scout story]

Georginio Wijnaldum

Georginio Wijnaldum, aged only 17, is fast becoming one of the most well known young players in Holland. Wijnaldum currently plays for Feyenoord and at the tender age of 17, has already proved he can compete in the Eredivisie top flight.
Written at 04 November 2008 - 05:35. [read this football player scout story]

Ismail Aissati

Ismaïl Aissati is fast becoming one of the most highly rated young players in Holland, and at 19 year old the PSV Eindhoven midfielder has plenty of time to improve and learn from the rest of his Netherlands team mates.
Written at 15 July 2008 - 18:34. [read this football player scout story]

Igor Akinfeev

To many, Igor Akinfeev will already be a household name. However, the CSKA Moscow can certainly get even better as he looks set to make a move away from Russia at some stage in the near future. Chelsea, Inter Milan and Lyon have all been linked with the Russian number 1.
Written at 14 June 2008 - 22:28. [read this football player scout story]

Marko Marin

Borrusia Mönchengladbach winger Marko Marin is fast becoming one of the most respected young players in Germany. The player, although of Bosnian origin, is tipped to become a regular for the full international side.
Written at 26 May 2008 - 21:50. [read this football player scout story]

Marc Crosas

Seen as a similar type of player as new Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola; Marc Crosas is fast becoming one of the most respected young central midfielders in Europe. Currently on loan from Barca to Lyon, Crosas has shown flashes of skill this year already.
Written at 24 May 2008 - 16:07. [read this football player scout story]

Andre Dede Ayew

If his genes are anything to go by, Andre Ayew is sure to become a footballing legend in his home country, Ghana. The son of African legend Abedi Ayew, it seems the 18 year old can quite easily become one of the best players from the new generation of African footballers.
Written at 13 April 2008 - 23:30. [read this football player scout story]

Hatem Ben Arfa

Some of Europe's biggest clubs are all desperate to sign Lyon's midfield dynamo Hatem Ben Arfa; and Arsene Wenger has admitted a long-term desire to land the Frenchman. One thing is for sure, Ben Arfa has a very bright future ahead of him.
Written at 13 April 2008 - 22:54. [read this football player scout story]

Miguel Veloso

The brilliant midfield displays in the Portuguese top flight from Miguel Veloso have seen several of Europe's biggest clubs all have an interest in acquiring the player. Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal all wait on high alert for the Sporting Lisbon man to make a move.
Written at 13 April 2008 - 22:42. [read this football player scout story]

Kerlon

Kerlon Moura Souza is a bright young Brazilian football player, who currently plays for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. He was the top scorer and Best Player at the 2005 Venezuela South American Under 17 Football Championship. He has persistently been linked with a move to Newcastle United F.C. and is renowned for his 'head juggling' ball skills.
Written at 05 February 2008 - 21:40. [read this football player scout story]

Ricardo Quaresma

Ricardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo,24, is a Portuguese football midfielder who currently plays for FC Porto in the Portuguese Liga and the Portugal national football team and is touted as "the next big thing"
Written at 04 February 2008 - 22:03. [read this football player scout story]

Luca Cigarini

21-year-old Luca Cigarini currently plays for Parma and has established himself in the first-team. Cigarini has been linked with a host of clubs including Juventus and Milan, all of whom are chasing the player dubbed "the new Andrea Pirlo".
Written at 09 January 2008 - 19:31. [read this football player scout story]

Gonzalo Castro

Gonzalo Castro has certainly come on in leaps and bounds this season at Bayer Leverkusen. Despite being a fringe and often regular player since 2004, 2007 saw the German defender begin to show the talent that has earned him praise and a call up to the German national team under Joachim Low.
Written at 08 January 2008 - 00:56. [read this football player scout story]

Mathieu Coutadeur

21-year-old Mathieu Coutadeur is slowly becoming appreciated in Ligue 1. Many believe Mathieu has the potential to move on to greater things as he begins his journey at Le Mans. Several rumours have already linked the youngster with a move to the Premiership. Newsflash 13 May 09: Coutadeur heading to Arsenal?
Written at 08 January 2008 - 00:41. [read this football player scout story]

Aleksandr Prudnikov

The Premiership awaits for Aleksandr Prudnikov, a young Russian international who has a sparkling future that awaits him. So much is the interest that Roman Abramovich and Chelsea are monitoring him closely, sending scouts to watch the Russian. Inter Milan and AC Milan are also tracking the Spartak Moscow striker.
Written at 21 December 2007 - 22:21. [read this football player scout story]

Fabio Quagliarella

When the giants come calling, there will be nothing Udinese can do to keep their star asset, Fabio Quagliarella, at the club. Man Utd and Milan already expressed an interest in the player during the summer... but for now, he stays at Udinese.
Written at 13 September 2007 - 01:08. [read this football player scout story]

Ramon

Ramon is an outstanding Brazilian attacking midfielder who is currently plying his trade at Russian side CSKA Moscow. The player had started his career at Atletico Mineiro before Corinthians made a move for the talented youngster.
Written at 08 September 2007 - 01:49. [read this football player scout story]

Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez is a Chilean attacker known in his homeland as "the Wonder Kid" or "El Ni�o Maravilla". Alexis began his career with Cobreloa before signing for Udinese in a �2m deal in 2006.
Written at 23 August 2007 - 21:06. [read this football player scout story]

Stephen 'Sunny' Sunday

Stephen 'Sunny' Sunday is an 18 year old midfielder currently at Valencia who has both Nigerian and Spanish passports, the player being born in Nigeria and his clubs chairman so desperate to bring the player to Spain that he actually legally adopted him The player has yet to pledge his international allegiance; but played for Spain at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada.
Written at 23 August 2007 - 02:27. [read this football player scout story]

Razak Omotoyossi

Razak Omotoyossi is a striker currently playing for Helsingborgs IF in Sweden. The Beninese striker had been playing for Sheriff FC in Moldova before the Swedish side snapped him up.
Written at 06 August 2007 - 11:11. [read this football player scout story]

Stefan Ishizaki

Stefan Ishizaki is an attacking midfield player aged 25 who has spent the majority of his career in the Scandinavian leagues. However, his talent cannot be denied and any reasons as to why he has yet to make a big move to a European league are unknown.
Written at 06 August 2007 - 11:01. [read this football player scout story]

Maxi Moralez

In the recent U-20 tournament, Argentina were fanastic all round. Many were claiming Sergio Aguero was the one who claimed all the plaudits, but everyone should also be impressed with the impressive Racing attacking player Maxi Moralez, who bagged 4 goals on the run to the final and later received the Bronze Shoe in the tournament.
Written at 01 August 2007 - 00:04. [read this football player scout story]

Didier Digard

Young French central defender Didier Digard is currently playing for Paris St. Germain after spending 3 years at Le Havre. The player is particularly versatile, capable of playing in defence or in midfield. This versatility was one of the reasons why coach Paul Le Guen snapped up the youngster.
Written at 01 August 2007 - 00:03. [read this football player scout story]