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Sky Sports Scout - Jese

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

We run the rule over Real Madrid starlet Jese

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 have not 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 Football Manager 2012. You can also now interact with the scout via his all new Twitter feed! You can get in touch with him and interact here or just search for @skysportsscout! Latest under our scout's gaze is Real Madrid's Jese - recommended by Sky Sports reader Brian Stanning.

The scout reports...

Real Madrid have struggled to match the conveyor belt of talent of rivals Barcelona in recent years, but young Jese could be about to help balance things up. Jese began playing as a youth on his native Canary Islands and joined El Pilar aged just 10, before moving onto Huracan. By 14 Jese's progress was spotted by Real and he was signed to their youth system. Jese soon progressed through Real's youth set-up and was called up by their B side - Castilla - aged just 17 and made his debut in January 2011. By this point Jese was already a regular for Spain's international sides and has become one of their most highly-rated performers at youth level. He was top-scorer at this year's European Under 19 Championship, which Spain won. Just months after making his bow for the reserve side, he was called up to the first-team squad's pre-season tour of America by Jose Mourinho. After returning he stayed with Castilla for the season, but his progress was continually recognised by Mourinho and was called into Real's squad for the Champions League match at Ajax in December. Just two weeks later he was handed his debut for the senior side against Ponferradina for the Copa del Rey first round clash - replacing Cristiano Ronaldo, the man many liken him too. He made his La Liga debut in March this year, again replacing Ronaldo. The pressure is now on Jese to make the big step into becoming a regular, something many of Real's recent products have failed to do. But expectations are high. Indeed, Jese has been linked with moves away from the capital already, with clubs including Manchester United said to be watching his progress. However, the impressive winger is more than happy to challenge for his place. Quick and agile, he is predominantly a wide-man. He loves running at players and his close control make him a real threat when attacking an opponent's box. Full of tricks and with a slight swagger, it is easy to see why he has been compared to Ronaldo. And like the Portuguese he has a real eye for goal; all in all, a real talent.

The scout says...

A big year is coming up for Jese. Jose Mourinho has a lot of time for him and is keen for him to progress. He certainly has the ability and Real have genuine hopes that Spain's next big talent can come from the Bernabeu rather than Camp Nou.

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: 8 out of 10 Current ability: 7 out of 10 Potential ability: 10 out of 10 OVERALL SCOUT RATING:59/80 Current value: £8million Potential value: £40million

Your opinion...

You have read our opinion of Jese - now we want your views. Have you seen Jese 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 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.