I don't like his name. Ounas. Meh.
But he looks like a weaker, shorter, nippier version of Riyad Mahrez. Could be worth a punt.
But he looks like a weaker, shorter, nippier version of Riyad Mahrez. Could be worth a punt.
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Fook me - it says a lot about the exposure of the French league that this kid (judging from the youtube clips) is a nobody. If he was English and playing in the Prem with a similar highlight reel, he would be a 50m pound player by now. See Sterling as proof, and I dont think Sterling looked as exciting or had numbers similar to this kid.
It's more due to the fact that he isn't hyped up in France, he isn't the best talent to come through and he didn't had the best performances. He also plays for a team that is terrible going forward.
I know nothing about him but nothing about that last highlight video was too impressive.
I like what I see.
Sterling's stats at the same age were much better.
You are hard to please.
12/13 Sterlings first season, 2 goals. This is Ounas first season of football.
You're hard to impress. He looks damn good to me, miles better than that Mexican kid.
Looks talented. He's not a big player but he seems brave enough to take his man on. Also I like the fact he's not only quick but he continues moving.
Ounas is a serious talent. I hope we don't miss out on him like we did with Sanches.
I watched him couple of times once we're linked with him. He simply tore Monaco's defense, the best in France as far as I'm concerned and one of the most toughest nuts to crack in Europe, to shreds. He'd Monaco's defense all over the place.
The thing about Ounas impressed me most is his decision making, superb for a player which was only his debut season. His decision making is way better than the likes of Sane, Bernardo Silva etc. His first touch, pace, dribbling and play making ability are what we severely lack on the right side. He also seemed to be a willing hard worker as he's tacking back all the time. He's also quite strong from what I've seen (definitely stronger than Mata, Bernardo Silva).
To me he's a faster, better dribbler, stronger but a less clinical version of Mata although I won't worry much about the latter considering he's only 19 and it's his breakthrough season. He'd would have been an ideal wide play maker that LVG was craving for (or at least was trying with Mata) on the right side.
Wide play maker like Messi, Ribery, Hazard etc. are hard to find. We tried it with Mata but he doesn't have the pace, nor have the dribbling ability to play that role effectively in the PL.
A wide play maker Ounas on the right and a wide forward Martial on the left would be a tasty wide pairing to have.
I watched him couple of times once we're linked with him. He simply tore Monaco's defense, the best in France as far as I'm concerned and one of the most toughest nuts to crack in Europe, to shreds. He'd Monaco's defense all over the place.
The thing about Ounas impressed me most is his decision making, superb for a player which was only his debut season. His decision making is way better than the likes of Sane, Bernardo Silva etc. His first touch, pace, dribbling and play making ability are what we severely lack on the right side. He also seemed to be a willing hard worker as he's tacking back all the time. He's also quite strong from what I've seen (definitely stronger than Mata, Bernardo Silva).
To me he's a faster, better dribbler, stronger but a less clinical version of Mata although I won't worry much about the latter considering he's only 19 and it's his breakthrough season. He'd would have been an ideal wide play maker that LVG was craving for (or at least was trying with Mata) on the right side.
Wide play maker like Messi, Ribery, Hazard etc. are hard to find. We tried it with Mata but he doesn't have the pace, nor have the dribbling ability to play that role effectively in the PL.
A wide play maker Ounas on the right and a wide forward Martial on the left would be a tasty wide pairing to have.
Sterling had 2 goals and 6 assists to Ounas' 6 goals and 3 assists. Sterling was also over a year younger in 12/13 than Ounas was in 15/16 and playing in a stronger league. Therefore their numbers were very similar, with Ounas being more of a goal scorer and Sterling being more of a provider. Sterling also wasn't worth 50m after 12/13. Sterling's season at the same age of Ounas would be 13/14 where he got 10 goals and 9 assists, again in a much stronger league. So, not very good proof at all.
Any prices being quoted? Hopefully we can get him, seems like a Hazard 2.0.
Stirling played in a much stronger team.
How good is Ounas compared with Dembele? (same age, nationality and league)
No idea honestly, but judging from reports, Dembele was carrying his team. Scoring, assisting, etc. So I would guess that Dembele is probably a decent bit better right now.
That doesn't change that saying Ounas has had better numbers than Sterling being wrong.
Dembélé was the best U21 in the country while Ounas is the second best U21 in his team.
Who is the first?
You and @Downcast should do a write up on the French league since it is so much jizzworthy talent there at the moment. It seems like every team has atleast one of these Mahrez-like quick driblers or talented attackers.
Ounas
Crivelli
Boufal
Fekir
Lacazette
Silva
Plea
Thomas Toure
and the list goes on and on.
The relative success of french "unknown" players like Payet, Mahrez etc. in the PL makes the French League very interesting. Also pricewise it seems like a more realistic league than some others.
Valentin Vada a center midfielder.
OK the first video I wasn't so impressed, but he looks much faster, stronger and better rounded in that video.
He's desceptively quick I think because he seems quite small, but he holds off pressure well and has quick feet to avoid challenges. He actually does remind me of Mahrez a lot in style. If we could get him for a fair price I think he could certainly help add some pace and trickery to the wing.
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Lacazette & Boufal are authorized to leave the club if the latter receives a good offer. They could be successful with clubs like West Ham
Alassane Pléa is very interesting
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Ounas: you know my views
Fékir was injured in the last 6 months so I would be surprised to see a club ready to acquire now
Thomas Touré: two goals in 15/16 and 3 goals in 14/15. Not interesting.
Crivelli: a kind of future French Andy Carroll.
Or we could go for Dortmunds Miki who is all those things you described but better
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In all positions and only U21 the best talents that I know are: Koziello, Cornet, Lemar, Vada, Rony Lopes, Corentin Jean, Tolisso, Blin, Ounas, Bakayoko, A.Traoré, Kinpembe, Boga, A.Touré, Saint-Maximin and Mbappe.
There are other players but I'm not really familiar with them or they haven't played in Ligue 1 yet.
In all positions and only U21 the best talents that I know are: Koziello, Cornet, Lemar, Vada, Rony Lopes, Corentin Jean, Tolisso, Blin, Ounas, Bakayoko, A.Traoré, Kinpembe, Boga, A.Touré, Saint-Maximin and Mbappe.
There are other players but I'm not really familiar with them or they haven't played in Ligue 1 yet.
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I'd say
France U21: kimpembe, lemar, tolisso, rabiot, dembele,
France U19: mbappe, augustin, nkunku, tousart
Otherwise, you also have doucouré & ikoné
PSG, Monaco & Lyon are clearly now the best football training centres. Rennes is also good.
I'd say
France U21: kimpembe, lemar, tolisso, rabiot, dembele,
France U19: mbappe, augustin, nkunku, tousart
Otherwise, you also have doucouré & ikoné
PSG, Monaco & Lyon are clearly now the best football training centres. Rennes is also good.
Kind of moot though. Ronaldo at 18 had 6 goals and 4 assists from 39 apps (23 starts) and 9 goals and 4 assists at 19 being a regular starter. Not particularly impressive numbers.
When you're that young numbers don't matter much (though there are exceptions of course, of players who are almost fully developed at that age and about as good as they'll ever be).
Which has nothing to do with the conversation that was taking place. I never said anything about the importance of numbers at a young age. The OP said Sterling never had similar numbers to Ounas which I simply corrected.
Don't forget the mighty Stéphanoise!
Lol. Strangely, they don't produce a lot of end products like Perrin maybe because of Lyon
Do you want Galthier to remain the head coach of ASSE?
Lol. Strangely, they don't produce a lot of end products like Perrin maybe because of Lyon
Do you want Galthier to remain the head coach of ASSE?
Haha yeah. I always think they're the integral part of where they turn a corner in their career though; like Payet!
Honestly, it's a tough one. You'd be hard pushed to find anyone better that would want to come, IMO. Are there any names in the hat?
Man Utd to fight with 5 clubs including Naples, Southampton etc. for UNAs. Bordeaux does not want to sell it!
Manchester United, Naples, Southampton, Stoke City, another English club and the Red Bull Leipzig contacted the entourage of UNAs!
Don't know anything about him, is he considered a big talent?
Micky central and Ounas wide then?
Consensus seems to be very talented, plays in a shite team, has a shite attitude.
Ounas is Micky's alternative.
Hmmm, listed at 5 7 and 10st! He must have some serious speed and ability if Mou wants hims.
Whatever Stoke, Southampton, etc are offering, no doubt we'll be forced to pay double to get him.
Have to ask the question as to why we are seemingly the only top club linked to him also.
Have to ask the question as to why we are seemingly the only top club linked to him also.