Welcome to All Football Scouting Report, in here we will take you a closer look at world's promising stars. Brahim Diaz, the prodigious young Spaniard from Man City's football academy who may soon become a big star.
Brahim has made his debut for Spain U21s and has played for City in four games: three in the League Cup and one in the Community Shield.
After his brace against Fulham, David Silva labelled him "the future" of the Spanish national team.
According to reports, Brahim Diaz has decided not to extend his contract at the Etihad Stadium and could leave in January or next summer. Real Madrid could sign the 19-year-old Spanish youth international as early as January
Who is Brahim Diaz
The Malaga-born Brahim Diaz began his footballing journey at the academy of his hometown club. Such were his performances during his time at the club that Manchester City, who were on the lookout for attracting the best young to its newly opened facility were willing to shell out £300,000 for the 14-year-old midfielder in 2013.
The player, who was also being tracked by Barcelona, even met the likes of Messi, Xavi and Iniesta but he ultimately decided to move to the Manchester club in order to ensure his development as a footballer. While the fee could rise to £2 million should he make the cut at the club, it could prove to be a pittance given the skill set the player possesses.
He was fast-tracked into the U-18 side at the age of 16 and has since established himself as one of the key young players for the side.
A promising young star with uncertain future
The talented Spaniard is an extremely bright prospect from City's football academy who may soon follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho, who has a great season so for at Dortmund.
(Jadon Sancho & Brahim Diaz celebrated Man City's FA Youth Cup 3-1 win vs Liverpool on 18 Jan 2017)
In his time with City, Brahim Diaz has amassed a total of 22 goals and 14 assists. Most of his goals and assists have come for the youth teams and Manchester City reserves. Only two of these goals have been for the senior team, both coming in the EFL cup this season.
One current dilemma is Brahim Diaz, the prodigious young Spaniard said to be attracting the attention of Real Madrid.
(Marca: Brahim Diaz - Destination Madrid)
The talented teenage playmaker, capped regularly by his country at youth level, has had to make do with a couple of Carabao Cup appearances this season, with reports suggesting he is preparing to seek pastures new when his current City deal expires at the end of the season.
Style of Play and Strengths
Diaz’s playing style has seen him being dubbed as The Spanish Messi by a certain section of media. The diminutive attacking midfielder, who possesses a low centre of gravity has shown a penchant for twisting and turning his way past the opposition defenders.
While not being the fastest man on the pitch, he uses his skill on the ball and an excellent close control to make space and time for himself in the opposition half.
Though he is primarily a left-footed player, he is very comfortable on either foot and is very tidy with his passing as well as in possession.
A creative player who can make a defense-splitting pass and link up well with his attacking colleagues, Diaz is a constant menace to the opposition and adds immensely to the attacking threat of the side he plays in.
The player has a trick up his sleeve almost every single time and is a tough man to dispossess off the ball, making him a player in the mold of the current Manchester City superstar David Silva.
However, it is his goal-scoring ability that has caught the eye of a number of pundits across Europe. He is nimble in movement, constantly probes the opposition’s defense with his drilling runs and can finish the chances that come his way.
Weaknesses
At 19 years of age, while the Spaniard is still in a developmental stage as a player as well as an individual, he is of a slight frame, a trait that might not serve him best, should he be promoted to the main team.
Also, his decision making could improve with age as well as extended playing time as he has shown a tendency to spend too much time on the ball despite being an advantageous situation.
Brahim Diaz - skills & goals
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RealMd13
321
Scouting Report: Brahim Diaz Manchester City Spanish Messi who is ready to join Madrid Me: well Brahim Diaz welcome to Real Madrid the best club in the world 🌎 I am happy to see Real Madrid going for young talents and try to rebuild this Real Madrid team for 5/7 more years I love Brahim Diaz he is phenomenal on the ball he is a artistic dribbler ball controller and he can finish with both Left and right foot and he as an insane acceleration so I think he would become even a better player at Real Madrid but please media and press please please and please dont putting pressure on him by calling him Lionel Messi
mighty96red
300
Spanish Messi....
shray_srivastava
279
Oh really? Spanish Messi? What a joke? At his age, Messi had won the Golden boy award, Dribbled past 8 players against Getafe & scored that wonder goal, he had also scored a hatrick against Real Madrid in El Clasico with Barca 10 man down, against a Real Madrid team that comprised of Carlos, Beckham, Zidane, Casillas, Ronaldo Nazario, Raul, Gutti, Owen. There's only one king, & comparing a 19 year old with him is a joke.
tropicalda
278
Highly rated youngster brahim diaz ,, who is wanted by madrid,,, he is like catch me if you can(That should be Brahim Diaz’s tag-line, both on and off the pitch)With a dribbling style compared to Lionel Messi’s, the 19-year-old forward is a slippery eel for opponents but Manchester City can’t keep a hold of him either,,, Diaz is excellent with both feet, even if his left now appears his preferred weapon of choice after growing up using his right more as a child,,, it is that quality which brings to mind Messi, his shimmering movement to create space for himself and leave defenders wondering which way he will turn,,,, great addition
Chakse
271
Incomparable
mrmerit7
244
Brahim is a wonderful footballer but when expectations surpass reality, the result can normally be devastating. Let Brahim just remain Brahim; comparing him to Messi is pointless and would only led to more pressure on the youngster.
ripbelnot
147
Don't compare young talents to messi it creates a lot of pressure for the player. Let him create his own legacy.
Jimmymay
88
Funny! Man Ctiy really want to buy Messi? If they can't buy Real Messi, at least they should keep Spanish Messi! Why Pep allow this Spanish Messi to go to Real Madrid?
Nesaiknruy_Legend
35
This kid is very talented beyond belief. Easily Citys best youth. If given the chance, he can become a slyly less advanced Messi. But that's not a bad thing. He's already comparable to the world's best at this age, big things are awaiting this kid. Arguably the joint best youth in English football with Odoi.
Jhoxua11
21
City's Spanish Messi who is ready to join Madrid more tags and comparing more and more hype ..just be yourself it's much better than.... the new Messi the new Cristiano when I hear this kinda sh** I become bored