Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard

Name:Eden Hazard
Team: Lille (France)
Birth date: 07.01.1991
Nationality: Belgium
EU Passport: Yes
End of Contract: 06.2014
Estimated Yearly Wage: 800.000 €
Estimated Market Value: 17.000.000 €

Position: Winger - Hazard plays as a winger, being able to do it both on the right or on the left. Due to his age and potential it’s possible for him to develop in other more inside positions. This is unlikely though.

Potential (0-10): 10 - It is already a huge surprise to see a player of this age performing at such high level. It will depend on many factors, but it’s hard to find a player with this kind of potential in the world, so it’s not absurd thinking that Hazard can be one of the best of his time.

Physical description: Small (1,70m), quick player. Has very quick short movements and good acceleration, making it easier to get away from defenders. He’s still very young though, and if continues improving he can became a very hard player to stop.

Technical description: Excellent technical ability, being a good free kick taker, passer, dribler and finisher. To this he adds the ability to play well with both his feet.

Tactical description: Hazard is a natural, physical and technical talent, but what makes him so special is the playing culture he shows for his age. His decision making and movement are very good and exceptionally developed for his age. With playing experience, he can only become better in this area and it’s only a matter of waiting to see what happens to other areas of his game to find out if Hazard can become the star he seems to be destined to be.

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Ibrahim Afellay

Ibrahim Afellay

Name:Ibrahim Afellay
Team: PSV (Holland)
Birth date: 02.04.1986
Nationality: Holland
EU Passport: Yes
End of Contract: 06.2011
Estimated Yearly Wage:2.000.000 €
Estimated Market Value: 12.000.000 €

Position: Central Midfielder - Afellay’s qualities make it possible to use him in almost any midfield position. His qualities, though, make him a specially strong player in central positions, bringing the best of his playmaking ability.

Potential (0-10): 10 - Afellay’s talent make it possible to think that he can become one of the best midfielders in the world. He needs to develop some areas of his game and it’s important that he gets the opportunity to play in a more competitive environment.

Physical description: An elegant player, 182 cm. Afellay’s game is not very physical but he knows how to use his body and it’s not an handicap to him in any aspect.

Technical description: Rare capacity on the ball, feeling comfortable under pressure and having an excellent passing capacity. He’s also very good with quick, short dribbling and has good finishing, both from short and long range. Also to mention is his ability on set plays, delivering the ball well from corners and indirect free kicks. Prefers the right foot.

Tactical description: When the team organizes play he likes to be a part of every action, picking up the ball from the defenders and offering his playmaking qualities to the game. He’s also strong in transition moments, quickly arriving in finishing positions. At PSV most of the games are not demanding but if Afellay moves to more competitive leagues, he’ll need to be more aggressive both defensively and offensively. He has every conditions to adapt easily to this approach as his attitude is very good.

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Eduardo Salvio

Eduardo Salvio

Name:Eduardo Salvio
Team: Lánus (Argentina)
Birth date: 13.07.1990
Nationality: Argentina
EU Passport: No
End of Contract: 06.2011
Estimated Yearly Wage:150.000 €
Estimated Market Value: 8.500.000 €

Position: Winger/Forward - In Lanus has been playing mostly as a free forward on a 4-4-2. Many times, thought he’s also used as a right winger. Both positions are very similar because his movements as a forward happen mostly on the right flank. The important thing is that he plays with freedom to stay wide and show up in finishing situations.

Potential (0-10): 10 - Is a clear case of enormous potential. He’s not a mature player and has to improve on many aspects to get to the top, but his age and talent indicate that he can become a real star in the future.

Physical description: 169 cm. Small player but with good balance and capacity to face more physical challenges. It’s a quick player, with good acceleration and can change direction easily. These attributes are important for his 1x1 situations.

Technical description: Right footer, he can also play with his left foot but needs to get more habit to use that solution, specially when playing on the wings. He’s a naturally strong player on 1x1 situations, being very explosive, combining his physical qualities with his technical ones. Good control and dribbling. Also a good finisher in the box, here feeling more comfortable to use his left foot.

Tactical description: His movements vary from playing wide and trying 1x1 situations or coming in to finishing positions. One of his positive aspects is that at such young age he can play both wide and inside as a forward. Has to improve on his decisions and on his capacity to combine more with teammates and to be less focused on individual solutions. His working attitude is very good, being an aggressive player in defensive moments of the game.

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