I was going to put off this thread until the season started and he got games but he's already beginning to cause a stir, so might as well make the thread now.
For those who don't follow my posts in the Reserves thread, Reiss Nelson is - IMO - the biggest talent in our academy and has been ever since he broke into the U18s and then the U23s while still being 15. He is now 17 and turns 18 in December.
Nelson has excellent acceleration and is a very strong 1-on-1 dribbler, which can cause havoc if he's able to isolate defenders in or around the box. He's technically sound, has above average decision-making skills for his age and has a potentially high capacity for end product. During Englands previous U17 campaign, he scored 9 goals in 9 appearances for that team despite operating on the right wing.
His main position is right wing but he's equally dangerous on the left wing as well as playing as a #10 behind the striker. He has played central midfield on a few occasions and done well, and has been playing RWB for the first team this tour. Mainly though, he's an attacker who plays pretty much anywhere behind the striker, excelling on either wing due to his unpredictable style and ability to beat an isolated defender.
This upcoming season, he has a chance to bludgeon his way into first team contention, and with his ability and confidence, it is definitely possible for him.
This video is the first time I was made aware of Nelson, over 2 years ago:
Since then, been keeping an eye to see how long it would take for a player this talented to reach the first team. I said he would get there by 17. He might just prove me right (for once!)
For those who don't follow my posts in the Reserves thread, Reiss Nelson is - IMO - the biggest talent in our academy and has been ever since he broke into the U18s and then the U23s while still being 15. He is now 17 and turns 18 in December.
Nelson has excellent acceleration and is a very strong 1-on-1 dribbler, which can cause havoc if he's able to isolate defenders in or around the box. He's technically sound, has above average decision-making skills for his age and has a potentially high capacity for end product. During Englands previous U17 campaign, he scored 9 goals in 9 appearances for that team despite operating on the right wing.
His main position is right wing but he's equally dangerous on the left wing as well as playing as a #10 behind the striker. He has played central midfield on a few occasions and done well, and has been playing RWB for the first team this tour. Mainly though, he's an attacker who plays pretty much anywhere behind the striker, excelling on either wing due to his unpredictable style and ability to beat an isolated defender.
This upcoming season, he has a chance to bludgeon his way into first team contention, and with his ability and confidence, it is definitely possible for him.
This video is the first time I was made aware of Nelson, over 2 years ago:
Since then, been keeping an eye to see how long it would take for a player this talented to reach the first team. I said he would get there by 17. He might just prove me right (for once!)