Sky Sports Scout - Vladimir Weiss

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Latest under our scout's gaze is Manchester City winger Vladimir Weiss - recommended by Sky Sports reader Alex Levy.

The scout reports...

Vladimir Weiss is already emerging as a key figure for his national side Slovakia, not unusual you might think. But it is when you consider that he has made just one first-team appearance for his club side Manchester City.

Weiss is an out-and-out winger, at home on either side - but very much right-footed and the side he prefers.

Blessed with searing pace, he has all the other weapons you could wish for a wide-man, with close control, skill and crossing also in his armoury.

Weiss first came to the fore during City's Youth Cup success in 2008 when he starred in their final victory over a very highly-rated Chelsea side.

Weiss was handed his full City debut at the end of last season when he came on in the final game of the campaign against Bolton.

Despite City's huge summer investments, Weiss is still being tipped to make the breakthrough at Eastlands - although with Shaun Wright-Phillips ahead of him, he may find it difficult.

Reminiscent of Arjen Robben in his willingness to run at somebody, he is taller than the Dutchman and, if anything, is slightly more open to getting a cross into the area - probably because he has been schooled that way in England.

His performances in helping Slovakia qualify for the World Cup, particularly his display against Northern Ireland, where he gave Jonny Evans a torrid time, have cemented his reputation as one of Europe's best young wing prospects.

The scout says...

At 19, Weiss can afford to wait for his chance at City - but with his talents he could easily be playing first-team football elsewhere.

His father is coach of Slovakia, so that should help him cement his place at the World Cup, and a good performance in South Africa could force him to look at his options - but City have done a great job with him so far, so no reason to suggest they would not be willing to give him his big break.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 7 out of 10

Passing: 8 out of 10

Tackling: 6 out of 10

Heading: 6 out of 10

Pace: 9 out of 10

Vision: 9 out of 10

Current ability: 7 out of 10

Potential ability: 10 out of 10

OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 62/80

Current value: £4million

Potential value: £20million

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