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Sky Sports Scout - Kevin Lacruz

We run the rule over Real Zaragoza starlet Kevin Lacruz

By Sky Sports Scout.   Last Updated: March 25, 2011 11:51am

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Latest under our scout's gaze is Real Zaragoza's Kevin Lacruz - recommended by Sky Sports reader Andrew Tindall.

The scout reports...

Real Zaragoza truly look to have a player of huge potential on their hands in the shape of Kevin Lacruz.

Nicknamed El Pichon - The Pidgeon - Lacruz is an out-and-out winger, with the sole aim of being an attacking threat.

Lacruz is Zaragoza-born and has spent his entire career with his home-town club.

After coming through the youth ranks, Lacruz made his first-team debut in 2009 - aged 17 years and 157 days, becoming the second youngest player in their history.

Lacruz's debut came as he replaced Jermaine Pennant, and it was his progress that eventually saw the Englishman lose his place.

Lacruz, a Spanish youth international, is slight of frame but despite this he is emerging as a first-team regular although injury has curtailed his recent progress.

The 19-year-old, who was a target for Real Madrid before making his debut for Zaragoza, is a hugely elegant player.

He drives in from the right hand side of the pitch with pace and grace that sees him eat up the ground with seemingly the least amount of effort.

His passing is outstanding for a player of his age and he possess the intelligence on the pitch to mix things up. He will drive to the by-line like a traditional winger, but he is equally adept at cutting in on his left foot before picking his pass.

Lacruz has been likened to Jesus Navas in Spain, but for English fans you can see the similarities with Manchester City's Adam Johnson.

The scout says...

Outstanding prospect, who has grasped his first-team chance with both hands and now Zaragoza will have to battle to keep him.

A pleasure to watch in full flight and it seems inconceivable that he will not become a hugely important player for Spain in the future.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 7 out of 10

Passing: 8 out of 10

Tackling: 6 out of 10

Heading: 6 out of 10

Pace: 8 out of 10

Vision: 9 out of 10

Current ability: 7 out of 10

Potential ability: 10 out of 10

OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 61/80

Current value: £5million

Potential value: £25million

Your opinion...

You have read our opinion of Kevin Lacruz - now we want your views. Have you seen Lacruz in action? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it?

Get in touch, either using the form below, email or the scout's all new Twitter feed - @skysportsscout

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 your leads.

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