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Sky Sports Scout - Romelu Lukaku

We run the rule over Belgian starlet Romelu Lukaku

By Sky Sports Scout.   Last Updated: October 27, 2009 3:07pm

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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.

NAME: Romelu Lukaku AGE: 16 (13th May 1993) BORN: Antwerp, Belgium POSITION: Striker CLUB: Anderlecht FACTS: His father is former professional and his younger brother Jordan also plays for Anderlecht Sky Sports Scout Ratings: 0-10 - No hoper 11-20 - Should look elsewhere 21-30 - Might not make it 31-40 - Has work to do 41-50 - Keep an eye on him 51-60 - Great prospect 61-70 - On his way to the top 71-80 - Already World-class

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Latest under our scout's gaze is Anderlecht forward Romelu Lukaku - recommended by Sky Sports reader Fred Farhart.

The scout reports...

At just 16 years old, Lukaku is already a first-team regular with Anderlecht.

Lukaku, at first-glance, is anything but a teenager and his development helped accelerate him through the youth system at Anderlecht.

Born in Antwerp, his father, Roger, is a former professional football, and Romelu's talent soon started to emerge, and he was picked up by Anderlecht in 2006 from rivals FC Brussels - where he scored 68 goals in 68 games.

He continued to impress with Anderlecht and scored a phenomenal 121 goals in 88 games. Understandably he was soon promoted into the first team and was handed a professional contract in May this year, and he made his debut just over a week later against Standard Liege.

This season saw Lukaku score his first goal in August and he has now become a big part of Ariel Jacobs' plans.

Lukaku, who has Congolese parentage, has already committed his international future to Belgium and has played for their Under 21s and B side - although he is being tipped for a full call-up within the next 12 months.

Lukaku's stature does set him aside as he looks even bigger than his official 6ft 3in status. But he is no normal target man - he has all the skills and more that you would want any forward to have, indeed when watching him you could be forgiven for thinking you are watching a young Emmanuel Adebayor.

He has a sledge-hammer of a right-foot when needed, but he loves to dink or chip a finish when possible, which again only highlights his skill factor.

He has already caught the attention of Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan.

The scout says...

A truly awesome talent, who has committed his future to Anderlecht, and spending the next few years getting regular first-team football will only benefit him.

If he can mature as expected, Lukaku could be a star player and he is most definitely one to keep and eye on.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 8 out of 10

Passing: 6 out of 10

Tackling: 5 out of 10

Heading: 8 out of 10

Pace: 8 out of 10

Vision: 6 out of 10

Current ability: 7 out of 10

Potential ability: 10 out of 10

OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 58/80

Current value: £4million

Potential value: £35million

Your opinion...

You have read our opinion of Lukaku - now we want your views. Have you seen Lukaku? 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. We will look to send out the Scout to follow up some of your leads.

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