2023/24 “Breakout Prospects” XI⭐️ All across the world there are some quality players breaking through this season or about to💥 The future of football💫 Here are some of my favourites and what I’ve written in them all✍️ A thread of threads… Thread-ception🫨
GK: Guillaume Restes
Toulouse | 🇫🇷 | 18 Starts for Toulouse at only 18. Raw GK but some great technical fundamentals. Sharp reflexes, moves across the goal quickly and good at playing passes first time under pressure. Needs to work on claiming from crosses but a top prospect.
RB: Michael Kayode
Fiorentina | 🇮🇹 | 19 Solid 1v1 defender who can play either RB or LB. An athletic player who’s a strong ball carrier. Dribbler like a winger with plenty of tricks in his locker. But he loves the physical battles with wingers.
RCB: Luka Vušković
Hajduk Split | 🇭🇷 | 16 One of the most talked about academy prospects in Europe who top teams wanted to sign. Tottenham won the race. A physically commanding defender, an aerial monster who dominates in both boxes even scoring headers.
LCB: Jorrel Hato
Ajax | 🇳🇱 | 17 The left-sided carbon copy of Jurriën Timber. He’s even captained Ajax this season due to impressive performances and leadership shown. Hato is a super technical CB/LB who anticipates play well, has top football IQ and insane quality on the ball.
LB: Patrick Dorgu
Lecce | 🇩🇰 | 19 Danish OB has broken through to become a starter this season for Lecce. Press resistant LB who’s got a tight turn radius making him a very effective dribbler and ball carrier. On top of this he’s physical developed with top 1v1 defending.
DM: Gabriel Moscardo
Corinthians | 🇧🇷 | 18 One of the best DM prospects in football right now, all the top clubs are after him. Strong ball carrier, reads the game well, positional discipline, good instincts, strong tackler, ball-striking ability and can defend large spaces.
RCM: Archie Gray
Leeds United | 🏴 | 17 As predicted, he’s broken through into the Leeds team this year to shown real quality. Technical midfielder who’s so complete. Has played as a 8,6,10 or even RB all this season. Physicality, athleticism, possession recycler, high IQ.
LCM: João Neves
SL Benfica | 🇵🇹 | 19 Neves is another complete 8 who’s been starting in Benfica’s midfield. Tiny tight radius makes him so hard get the ball off, a highly technical passer & creator from deep with great anticipation & tackling ability. Loves to make big tackles
RW: Matías Soulé
Frosinone | 🇦🇷 | 20 Making waves and attracting a lot of attention as he’s been shining on loan from Juve at Frosinone. He’s been given creative freedom off the RW. Coming inside to play as an interoior, hold the width, take on players. He’s a creative winger
ST: Karim Konaté
RB Salzburg | 🇨🇮 | 19 Salzburg’s latest forward prospect. Powerful ST with good ball-striking, finishing, composure and quick acceleration. Loves to run in behind but also when playing with other attackers be j get banged with them so they’re harder to mark.
LW: Antonio Nusa
Club Brugge | 🇳🇴 | 18 One of the most exciting 1v1 specialist prospects right now and could be on the move soon. Electric pace with good stride variance to turn quickly. Loves to take-on his man, good shooting (particularly finishing) ability
There’s many others who’ve broken through this season and others who’ve become more established this year. Who’s your favourite out of this list and where do you think they should move?👀 Thanks for reading! So grateful for the support👊🏽