Soccer Prospect Discussion Thread IV

[Evilo]

Well we've done league list, so disregarding players' countries, but rather focusing on the best prospects of each league.
However, there's nothing set in stone. You can do it any way you want.

The thinking was that it's easier to comment on a league you see more regularly than others.
For instance, a young frenchman playing in the EPL would be better commented by you than by me.
Of course, few young english players play abroad.

 

[Shrimper]

Think I might start with English players as others have done that in the same vein I believe . Need to get a list of players first so will add those that others have suggested, any more that people can think of? One player I'm going to add is Taylor Moore from RC Lens.

I'm thinking that for teams in lower leagues only those that are stand-out players will be added but obviously those at places like Arsenal a larger number would be included. I think an age limit, if not mentioned already, is worth it too. 23 and under. Over that I'll remove them.

 

[cgf]

Speaking of prospects; BMG's Ba-Muaka Simakala got the start next to Raffael in BMG's first friendly. Scoring a goal when he & Dahoud hooked up yet again late in the first half.

The swiss Djibril Sow also started in this match, playing off the wing and leaving a positive impression.

In the second half the slovakian starlet, Lazlo Benes got to show off his stuff by setting up one of Hazard's second half goals.

The younger Hazard worked his way into the lineup over the back-half of the season and seems poised for a big campaign alongside Raffael and Stindl in the BMG attack.

 

[Shrimper]

Dele Alli, Mandela Egbo, Sulley Kaikai, Jake Gray, Matt Targett, Jordan Pickford, Angus Gunn, Dominic Iorfa, Calum Chambers, Nathaniel Chalobah, James-Ward Prowse, Lewis Baker, Jack Grealish, Cauley Woodrow, Brendan Galloway, Joe Gomez, John Stones, Luke Shaw, Eric Dier, Will Hughes, Demarai Gray, Chuba Akpom, Raheem Sterling, Dominic Solanke, Jordan Ibe, Marcus Rashford, Rueben-Loftus Cheek, Tammy Abraham, Jake Clarke-Salter, Fikayo Tomori, Kasey Palmer, Trevor Chalobah, Jay DaSilva, Taylor Moore, Adam Armstrong, Daniel Crowley, Lewis Cook, Patrick Roberts and Charles Vernam.

Going to put this together tomorrow and then go from there. Any further player suggestions welcome. Still undecided on whether to do it on English and/or others.

 

[Juni]

How did Vernam get on your list? I ask because he and Kaikai are the only ones there who don't have some form of international youth representation but Kaikai has at least done something in the English professional game, whereas not many people know of Vernam.

No criticism either because I think he's pretty good, certainly an interesting talent who's flown well under the radar.

 

[Savant]

Dele Alli, Mandela Egbo, Sulley Kaikai, Jake Gray, Matt Targett, Jordan Pickford, Angus Gunn, Dominic Iorfa, Calum Chambers, Nathaniel Chalobah, James-Ward Prowse, Lewis Baker, Jack Grealish, Cauley Woodrow, Brendan Galloway, Joe Gomez, John Stones, Luke Shaw, Eric Dier, Will Hughes, Demarai Gray, Chuba Akpom, Raheem Sterling, Dominic Solanke, Jordan Ibe, Marcus Rashford, Rueben-Loftus Cheek, Tammy Abraham, Jake Clarke-Salter, Fikayo Tomori, Kasey Palmer, Trevor Chalobah, Jay DaSilva, Taylor Moore, Adam Armstrong, Daniel Crowley, Lewis Cook, Patrick Roberts and Charles Vernam.

Going to put this together tomorrow and then go from there. Any further player suggestions welcome. Still undecided on whether to do it on English and/or others.

Putting a request in for Ben Woodburn if you can fit him

 

[Shrimper]

How did Vernam get on your list? I ask because he and Kaikai are the only ones there who don't have some form of international youth representation but Kaikai has at least done something in the English professional game, whereas not many people know of Vernam.

No criticism either because I think he's pretty good, certainly an interesting talent who's flown well under the radar.

I saw his name when searching for others players like Taylor Moore. Not all players I include will be future nationals, some might just be good players. But I will include them nonetheless.

Will add Ben Woodburn

Added Matt Grimes, Joe Quigley, Calvin Phillips, Alex Mowatt and Charlie Taylor

 

[Juni]

Cool, I didn't suggest anything re:internationals fwiw, he just stood out because he's not one and most of the rest are, plus he's not exactly a household name.

He had a very good 14-15 season for Derby's U18s, scored a load of goals as a 10/second striker type, bit of a technician. Didn't go straight into full U21 football and instead is in Iceland on loan, hence you seeing him alongside Moore as English prospects playing overseas.

 

[Savant]

Ovie Ejaria started for Liverpool today and looked very good.

Ben Woodburn and Trent Alexander-Arnold also were standouts in the second half, Alexander-Arnold had an assist.

 

[cgf]

Ba-Muaka Simakala signs his pro-contract with BMG. Kid's been showing very brightly in camp and friendlies this summer, could well be earning himself a spot on the senior squad for this season; alongside Sow & Ndenge.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Dele Alli, Mandela Egbo, Sulley Kaikai, Jake Gray, Matt Targett, Jordan Pickford, Angus Gunn, Dominic Iorfa, Calum Chambers, Nathaniel Chalobah, James-Ward Prowse, Lewis Baker, Jack Grealish, Cauley Woodrow, Brendan Galloway, Joe Gomez, John Stones, Luke Shaw, Eric Dier, Will Hughes, Demarai Gray, Chuba Akpom, Raheem Sterling, Dominic Solanke, Jordan Ibe, Marcus Rashford, Rueben-Loftus Cheek, Tammy Abraham, Jake Clarke-Salter, Fikayo Tomori, Kasey Palmer, Trevor Chalobah, Jay DaSilva, Taylor Moore, Adam Armstrong, Daniel Crowley, Lewis Cook, Patrick Roberts and Charles Vernam.

Going to put this together tomorrow and then go from there. Any further player suggestions welcome. Still undecided on whether to do it on English and/or others.

Reece Oxford and Reece Burke.

If you extend it to English based players, I'd toss Josh Cullen and Djair Parfitt-Williams in there too.

 

[Shrimper]

Cheers.

What age range do you think I should do?

I think I should do it to 23 but not include those already 23?

Need to be selective with players too. Want to put this on a blog so will probably have one section to other English players.

 

[Shrimper]

Dele Alli Tottenham
Mandela Egbo Borussia Monchengladbach
Sulley Kaikai, Crystal Palace
Jake Gray Crystal Palace
Matt Targett Southampton
Jordan Pickford Sunderland
Angus Gunn Man City
Dominic Iorfa Wolves
Calum Chambers Southampton
Nathaniel Chalobah Chelsea
James-Ward Prowse Southampton
Lewis Baker Chelsea
Jack Grealish Aston Villa
Cauley Woodrow Fulham
Brendan Galloway Everton
Joe Gomez Liverpool
John Stones Everton
Luke Shaw Man United
Eric Dier Tottenham
Will Hughes Derby
Demarai Gray Leicester
Chuba Akpom Arsenal
Raheem Sterling Liverpool
Dominic Solanke Chelsea
Jordan Ibe Liverpool
Marcus Rashford Man United
Rueben-Loftus Cheek Chelsea
Tammy Abraham Chelsea
Jake Clarke-Salter Chelsea
Fikayo Tomori Chelsea
Kasey Palmer Chelsea
Trevor Chalobah Chelsea
Taylor Moore Lens
Adam Armstrong Newcastle
Daniel Crowley Arsenal
Lewis Cook Bournemouth
Patrick Roberts Man City
Charles Vernam. Derby
Matt Grimes Swansea
Calvin Phillips Leeds
Alex Mowatt Leeds
Isaac Hayden Arsenal
Ovie Ejaria Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool
Cameron Brannagan Liverpool
Connor Randall Liverpool
Jordan Rossiter Liverpool
Andre Wisdom Liverpool
Sheyi Ojo Liverpool
Lloyd Jones Liverpool
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Arsenal
Michael Keane Burnley
Charlie Colkett Chelsea
Zeki Fryers Crystal Palace
Hiram Boateng Crystal Palace
Ross Barkley Everton
Tyias Browning Everton
Harry Maguire Hull
Moses Odubajo Hull


So far, think I will take off internationals already. Also, thinking max of 23 year of season.

 

[VEGASKING]

Need to update a few clubs.
Chambers - Arsenal
Ibe - Bournemouth
Isaac Hayden just signed with Newcastle.

 

[Shrimper]

Thanks.

Coming up with a name is the hardest part, based on the English game.

 

[Venkman]

From your list Ojo, Rossiter, Moore, Tomori, Abraham, Solanke are in the squad for the Euro U19. England play France today at 6:30.

Armstrong and Gomez recovering from injury and Roberts and Cook weren't released by their clubs. Not sure on Crowley.

Goalkeepers: Sam Howes (West Ham United), Freddie Woodman (Newcastle United)

Defenders: Callum Connolly (Everton), Dael Fry (Middlesbrough), Jonjoe Kenny (Everton), Taylor Moore (RC Lens), Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea), Kyle Walker-Peters (Tottenham Hotspur)

Midfielders: Ryan Ledson (Everton), Ainsley Maitland Niles (Arsenal), Joshua Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur), Reece Oxford (West Ham), Jordan Rossiter (Rangers)

Forwards: Tammy Abraham (Chelsea), Isaiah Brown (Chelsea), Ademola Lookman (Charlton Athletic), Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool), Dominic Solanke (Chelsea)

9 of the squad were in the U17 team that won the Euros. Would be 13 if they were all available.

 

[Shrimper]

England playing wll, 2-0 over France. 30 gone

 

[Shrimper]

 

[Savant]

Thanks.

Coming up with a name is the hardest part, based on the English game.

Would take Wisdom off and Woodburn on

 

[Savi]

JK Augustin is destroying Holland at the U19's

 

[Jeffrey]

Solanke is definitely the biggest upcoming England star striker.

 

[Evilo]

JK Augustin is destroying Holland at the U19's

Good, he should have been less wasting in the previous game they should have won easily.

 

[Tryamkin]

Add Rob Holding to your list. (Bolton, soon to be Arsenal)

 

[Evilo]

Mbappe dominating once again in the U19 semis.

 

[Burner Account]

Need to update a few clubs.
Chambers - Arsenal
Ibe - Bournemouth
Isaac Hayden just signed with Newcastle.

Jordan Rossiter - Rangers