Konstantinos Karetsas Scouting Report At KRC Genk 2023/2024 – Genk’s Teenage Gem

KRC Genk boasts one of the most renowned youth systems in Belgium, with numerous big-name stars emerging from the youth teams before making their debut for the senior team.

Examples include Kevin de Bruyne (now of Manchester City), Leandro Trossard (now of Arsenal), and Thibaut Courtois (now of Real Madrid), among countless others.

Now, another player is beginning to make his name within Genk’s youth ranks Konstantinos Karetsas.

The 16-year-old is currently playing a starring role for Genk’s second team, Genk II, in the Challenger Pro League.

While Karetsas is yet to make his debut for Wouter Vrancken’s side, he has been on the bench in multiple Jupiler Pro League matches recently.

With five goals and three assists through 16 appearances in the Challenger Pro League so far this season, the 16-year-old is one of the best chance creators in the Belgian second tier, and it is only a matter of time before he makes his debut for the senior team.

This tactical analysis and scout report will provide a more detailed examination of some of Karetsass budding strengths and potential weaknesses, as well as how he may fit into Vranckens tactics once he makes his senior debut.

Konstantinos Karetsas Player overview 

Regarding a preferred position for the 16-year-old, Karetsas tends to play as the central attacking midfielder in Genk II’s 4-2-3-1 system.

However, he has also been deployed as a right-attacking midfielder or sometimes even as a centre-forward.

Trying to narrow down some of Karetsas’s strengths and weaknesses, the pizza chart graphic above helps to give a good idea of where the 16-year-old excels and still lacks.

Looking at the attacking section first, Karetsas ranks highly in goal contributions per 90, shots per 90, and dribbles per 90, demonstrating the creative impetus he consistently displays for the Challenger Pro League side.

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