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Thread of the Dutch talents I believe will have a breakout season/ crack into some first team minutes. Feel free to comment some others to look out for.
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Jayden Braaf (17) (Manchester City)
(LW) (RW)
Jayden Braaf has piled up very big games for Manchester City’s U23s. With the departure of Leroy Sane and a year filled with first team training sessions. I fully believe he makes some first team appearances next season.
(LW) (RW)
Jayden Braaf has piled up very big games for Manchester City’s U23s. With the departure of Leroy Sane and a year filled with first team training sessions. I fully believe he makes some first team appearances next season.
He’s a dangerous player. Likes to go directly at the opponent. He can whip in dangerous crosses as well as have a VERY nice shot when cutting onto his right foot, as he has done many times.
Reminds me of young Memphis Depay at PSV. Not only on the field but even off it.
Reminds me of young Memphis Depay at PSV. Not only on the field but even off it.
Ryan Gravenberch (18) (Ajax) (CM)
Many of you should already be familiar with him. But Gravenberch will be getting a big chance to easily crack into the starting lineup. Since Frenkie and Schöne left. Ajax are still looking for its midfield trio to be set in stone.
Many of you should already be familiar with him. But Gravenberch will be getting a big chance to easily crack into the starting lineup. Since Frenkie and Schöne left. Ajax are still looking for its midfield trio to be set in stone.
And Ryan Gravenberch has already been included in Ajax’s starting lineups multiple times this pre season, and has made some nice impressions so far. Big chance for him this season to make some noise in Europe as only an 18 year old. Exciting times for him.
Joshua Zirkzee (19) (Bayern Munich)
(ST)
The striker has gotten a few chances this season, and has been VERY clinical. The biggest reasoning for a possible big season. Is because of the lack of depth in the position. He’s basically the first option after Lewandowksi.
(ST)
The striker has gotten a few chances this season, and has been VERY clinical. The biggest reasoning for a possible big season. Is because of the lack of depth in the position. He’s basically the first option after Lewandowksi.
Only problem is that Lewanowksi is one of, if not the best player in the world at the moment. And doesn’t get subbed off much. Another year of big chances for himself next season, and seems to have a bit of hype when it comes to Oranje.
Ki- Jana Hoever (18) (Liverpool) (RB) (CB)
Hoever has already gained some spotlight for Liverpool a handful of times. But after having tons of first team training sessions. I would expect for him to see an increase in first team appearances.
Hoever has already gained some spotlight for Liverpool a handful of times. But after having tons of first team training sessions. I would expect for him to see an increase in first team appearances.
Most likely would be playing RB. As the CB position has depth. But he’s a player just looking for some gametime to really prove himself. But it’s tough when Liverpool is a team that asks a lot from their wingbacks. And when he’s behind Trent Alexander Arnold, a very good player
Sepp van den Berg (18) (Liverpool) (CB)
Another Liverpool player. Sepp van den Berg made the transition to Liverpool last season and already has starred in some first team matches. I expect some exciting stuff from him hopefully.
Another Liverpool player. Sepp van den Berg made the transition to Liverpool last season and already has starred in some first team matches. I expect some exciting stuff from him hopefully.
With the exit of Lovren he could definitely be getting some action in bigger games. Hopefully he will be seeing some gametime in some Premier League matches. Also helps that he has Virgil Van Dijk (the best CB in the world) by his side for help.
Mohamed Ihattaren (18) (PSV) (CM) (CAM)
By now, you should definitely know of Ihattaren. He’s already had a nice full season of first team play. But this year I think he takes it a step further and has an exciting season.
By now, you should definitely know of Ihattaren. He’s already had a nice full season of first team play. But this year I think he takes it a step further and has an exciting season.
Under a new offensive minded coach, it’s going to be interesting to see how he does. The PSV attack has some incredible pieces in attack. And Ihattaren will be the one to connect those pieces. The wonderkid will draw even more attention to himself from teams across Europe.
Cody Gakpo (21) (PSV) (LW (ST)
A memeber of that PSV attack that I believe will manage to breakthrough into that first team is Cody Gakpo. A tall, but also agile and slithery player. Currently a LW, but shows something special when put at ST.
A memeber of that PSV attack that I believe will manage to breakthrough into that first team is Cody Gakpo. A tall, but also agile and slithery player. Currently a LW, but shows something special when put at ST.
I think he’s versatile enough to have throughout the front 3 and will get some big gametime no doubt. He has very interesting capabilities, let’s see how he does with some increased workload this year.
Jeremie Frimpong (19) (Celtic) (RB)
What an exciting player. He’s made absolute waves over in Celtic since arriving. Truly surprising the fans of Celtic with his performances. Now with a fresh start, and a season of learning at this new club under his belt. I expect a great year
What an exciting player. He’s made absolute waves over in Celtic since arriving. Truly surprising the fans of Celtic with his performances. Now with a fresh start, and a season of learning at this new club under his belt. I expect a great year
He has incredible passion for the game and has a contagious personality that the Celtic fans have fallen in love with. Oranje is struggling in the RB department. He still has much to learn and go through, but the kid is balling over there.
Kenneth Taylor (18) (Ajax) (CM) (CDM)
As mentioned before, Ajax is looking to replace its incredible midfield trio it had with De Jong and Schöne, who are now gone. Kenneth Taylor is looking to find himself a spot there. He’s participated in some matches for the first team.
As mentioned before, Ajax is looking to replace its incredible midfield trio it had with De Jong and Schöne, who are now gone. Kenneth Taylor is looking to find himself a spot there. He’s participated in some matches for the first team.
But in this pre season, he’s been getting some big opportunities. He could very much get some big gametime with right impression. A smart player which I would compare to Toni Kroos. Hopefully we can see some of his class on the pitch more often this year.
Naci Unuvar (17) (Ajax) (LW) (CAM)
Probably the biggest Ajax talent at the moment. And someone we should all probably know of. Naci Unuvar has already got some nice bits of playing time for the first team, but nothing serious yet
Probably the biggest Ajax talent at the moment. And someone we should all probably know of. Naci Unuvar has already got some nice bits of playing time for the first team, but nothing serious yet
Ajax fans have been waiting for some time now, for him to get some real minutes. And this season I think he will get a fair share of some. I don’t think he’s due for any big time, just yet. But you have to be excited everytime this little magician gets to step on the pitch.
Sontje Hansen (18) (Ajax) (ST) (RW)
Hansen is in a similar position as Unuvar. Both big talents just about to get their first cracks at some first team minutes. He has risen in my list of Dutch talents very much lately.
Hansen is in a similar position as Unuvar. Both big talents just about to get their first cracks at some first team minutes. He has risen in my list of Dutch talents very much lately.
He had an amazing U17 World Cup campaign this last year. Getting the golden boot. He probably won’t get much time at his preferred ST position. But at RW he will still have a chance to make an impression. Especially with the departure of Ziyech.
Daishawn Redan (19) (Hertha Berlin) (ST)
Redan was a big talent that has been a bit lost in the shadows as of late. He’s joined Hertha Berlin last season and didn’t manage to really break into some first team minutes. But he’s a hungry player with potential.
Redan was a big talent that has been a bit lost in the shadows as of late. He’s joined Hertha Berlin last season and didn’t manage to really break into some first team minutes. But he’s a hungry player with potential.
Hoping to see him get some chances in the first team, and impresses. He has many haters to prove wrong.
Perr Schuurs (20) (Ajax) (CB)
With Veltman, who often would appear as a CB, now gone. Perr Schuurs could now possibly find himself regularly in the starting lineup this season. Which I think he will. Elegant player that I will enjoy watching.
With Veltman, who often would appear as a CB, now gone. Perr Schuurs could now possibly find himself regularly in the starting lineup this season. Which I think he will. Elegant player that I will enjoy watching.
