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Sky Sports Scout - Khouma Babacar

Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking for the best talent, next up is Khouma Babacar.

We run the rule over Fiorentina ace Khouma Babacari

Sky Sports Scout is our exciting feature where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent and bring you a report on what we find. Our Scout will report back and you can comment on what you think of our appraisal. Also, in association with Football Manager, we give all readers the chance to win a copy of the latest game by nominating a player. You can only nominate a player by emailing here, including the word 'Scout' in your subject line and please check to make sure we haven't already covered the player! Should your player get reviewed by our scout, and you were first to send in his name, then you will win a copy of the all new Football Manager 2011 - which is released on November 5th. Latest under our scout's gaze is Fiorentina's Khouma Babacar - recommended by Sky Sports reader Mark Gascoigne.

The scout reports...

The Sky Sports Scout makes a check on one of the most talked about young prospects in Serie A - Fiorentina's Khouma Babacar. Still only 17-years-old, Babacar is already part of the first-team squad in Florence, and many are tipping him for the top. Babacar began his career in his native Senegal playing for US Rail in his home town of Thies. Whilst only 14 he was spotted by Italian club Pescara, but he stayed with them for just 12 months before he was scouted by rival outfits. Genoa had a deal lined up for him, before Fiorentina managed to swoop and seal a deal for him in July 2008. After a year spent with the Viola's youth academy he was promoted in the first team last summer before being handed his first-team debut in January this year when he played in the Coppa Italia against Chievo Verona. On 20th March, just three days after his 17th birthday, he scored his first Serie A goal - ironically against Genoa, the club who rivalled Fiorentina for his signature. At the start of this season he signed a new five-year contract and hopes are very high that he will make big progress in the coming years. An awesome talent, Babacar has all the credentials to make it - compared to Didier Drogba and George Weah, it is probably easier to liken him to Mario Balotelli.

The scout says...

Quick and agile, he has a big frame for his age and he will continue to grow for a few more years yet. He has everything in his armoury to make it at the highest level. He has been developed well so far by Fiorentina and his new contract should allow him to progress at his own rate. His progress in the coming years will make interesting viewing.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 8 out of 10 Passing: 7 out of 10 Tackling: 6 out of 10 Heading: 7 out of 10 Pace: 8 out of 10 Vision: 7 out of 10 Current ability: 7 out of 10 Potential ability: 10 out of 10 OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 60/80 Current value: £7million Potential value: £30million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Khouma Babacar - now we want your views. Have you seen Babacar in action? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it? And if you have spotted anyone you think we should feature then please get in touch using the same form. We will look to send out the Scout to follow up some of your leads.

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