Urby Emanuelson

Urby Emanuelson

Name:Urby Emanuelson
Team: Ajax (Holland)
Birth date: 16.06.1986
Nationality: Holland
EU Passport: Yes
End of Contract: 06.2011
Estimated Yearly Wage: 1.500.000 €
Estimated Market Value: 8.500.000 €

Position: Left Defender/Left Midfielder/Winger - Emanuelson’s quality allows him to play in several positions with high quality.

Potential (0-10): 9 - This potential is referring to what he can reach if he decides to develop as a left back. In other more offensive roles he can be a useful player, but it’s not likely that he can reach a much higher level than where he is now.

Physical description: 1,75, light, quick player.

Technical description: His technical skills are no news as he’s been spotted as a talent since young age. Particularly his left foot is very good, controlling, passing and even finishing with high quality.

Tactical description: Offensively, Emanuelson as all it is needed to give good dynamic to the flank. Has good passing, decision on the ball and creativity. He can give a rare quality in this area as a left back. To be a top defender, though, he needs to work on some defensive aspects. Better aggressiveness and positioning will make him a good prospect for almost any team in the world, but he needs to start working on this particular position.

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Douglas

Douglas

Name:Douglas
Team: Twente (Holland)
Birth date: 12.01.1988
Nationality: Brazil
EU Passport: No
End of Contract: 06.2012
Estimated Yearly Wage: 600.000 €
Estimated Market Value: 5.500.000 €

Position: Central Defender - Plays a central defender, normally on the right side. Has also played as defensive midfielder, but that’s not where he’s at his best.

Potential (0-10): 8 - Douglas is a very young player that made a very good adaptation to Dutch football. He’s got some rare qualities but to reach a higher level he needs to play in a more demanding environment and progress in some areas.

Physical description: Tremendous physique. He’s Very tall (1,92m) and very strong. This makes him particularly strong on physical challenges and areal duels, where he shows a good timing to jump for the ball. His handicap is the agility, being a big guy he’s got natural problems on quick, turning movements.
Technical description: Apart from his physical attributes, Douglas is easily spotted for he’s comfort on the ball. He’s good technically and feels very comfortable to build up play.

Tactical description: Having good very physical and technical attributes, Douglas has some areas where he needs to develop. On the ball he sometimes takes too many risks, this being also a consequence of the teams playing mentality, very focused on possession. Defensively, the Dutch league doesn’t allow him to develop in a proper way. He has good anticipation, but needs to develop his positioning in some areas. With his age a talent it’s probable that he succeeds if he’s given the opportunity to do so.

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