The kids’ kitchen is cooking another one.
Ajax centre-forward Kasper Dolberg is carrying the torch for the next generation of youth prospects in the Dutch capital.
He’s taken the mantle from Christian Eriksen as being the new Danish wonderkid, and with clubs such as Napoli and Barcelona tracking his progress, he’s sure to be the next off the production line from the Amsterdam-based club.
Kasper Dolberg has made a huge impression since joining Ajax from Silkeborg IF as a 17-year-old.
He scored on his UEFA Champions League debut and hasn’t looked back ever since.
With great potential and the environment of a club that can nurture talent, there is no doubt that Kasper Dolberg will be amongst Europe’s elite in the near future.
The Danish forward has made 26 appearances in all competitions for Ajax and for his national team.
Eight goals scored so far this season, averaging out at 0.49 goals per 90 minutes, is an average output.
He will want to improve on to ensure that he fulfils his potential and reaches the heights of many Ajax products before him.
Kasper Dolberg Style of play
Being a centre-forward with height and a big build may draw assumptions and insinuations about the type of player.
Dolberg’s frame can make him look like a player with the ability to hold up the ball and force his teammates to play direct.
However, his skill set is that of a number 10.
He is a player who likes the ball to feet between the lines.
He looks to link up play, lay it off to the wide men and use his pace to move into a position where he can finish.
Dolberg has the physical and technical attributes to follow in the footsteps of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Luis Suarez.
With no goals so far in the 2018/2019 UEFA Champions League, it may seem that Dolberg needs time to be able to compete with Europe’s elite.
However, at the tender age of 21 and the undoubted coaching he’s going to get at the Johann Cruyff Arena, it’s only a matter of time until we call on him as one of Europes top players.
Kasper Dolberg Strengths
Kasper Dolberg Movement & link-up play
Dolberg’s biggest strength is his ability to move between the lines, which makes him very difficult to mark.
His capacity to locate and move into space allows him time to turn and face goal.
Dropping into midfield allows space for wingers to advance and make runs from out to in.
From these positions, they can make attempts on goal.
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