Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent, next up is Rubin Okotie.
We run the rule over Austrian starlet Rubin Okotie
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
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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 Live! - which includes a pre-paid four-month subscription.
Latest under our scout's gaze is Austrian forward
Rubin Okotie - recommended by
Sky Sports reader
Charles Schmit.
The scout reports...
Rubin Okotie was born in Pakistan to a Nigerian father and an Austrian mother, he and came to his now hometown of Vienna at the age of just four.
After being with Rapid Vienna, At 14 years of age he decided to join the academy of their rivals FK Austria.
At the age of 18 he was promoted into their reserve side, who actually play in the third tier of the Austrian league and he impressed with over 20 goals in two years.
In 2007 he was part of the Austrian Under 20 side which made the World Cup in Canada, and he did well with three goals.
Soon after he was handed his first-team debut by then manager Georg Zellhofer.
Last season was his real breakthrough year with 14 goals, and he did enough to earn his senior Austrian debut in late 2008.
He is technically a very gifted young footballer, and although a centre-forward by trade has all the skills to play on the wing.
He also has a big spring, and his general style is very reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo - scouts are taking a very keen interest in Okotie.
The scout says...
Clubs have been flocking to see Okotie this season, and he began the season in fine style with four goals in four games.
A knee injury, though, is set to sideline him until early next year - which is unfortunate for Okotie, but he is a player with huge potential and he could very well be on his way to a bigger stage next summer.
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 8 out of 10
Passing: 8 out of 10
Tackling: 6 out of 10
Heading: 6 out of 10
Pace: 9 out of 10
Vision: 7 out of 10
Current ability: 7 out of 10
Potential ability: 9 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 60/80
Current value: £6million
Potential value: £15million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Okotie - now we want your views. Have you seen Okotie? 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.
