Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking for the best talent, next up is Andy Najar.
We run the rule over Honduran starlet Andy Najar
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Latest under our scout's gaze is DC United's
Andy Najar - recommended by
Sky Sports reader
Richard Nash.
The scout reports...
The scout's radar takes him across the Atlantic as he checks on Major League Soccer starlet Andy Najar.
The 17-year-old Najar took America by storm last season, winning the MLS Rookie of the Year award.
Born in Honduras, Najar and his family moved to America when he was 13 and soon after he linked up with DC United's Academy program.
Najar shone as a junior and this led to United signing him direct from their Academy, only the second time this has ever happened.
He only left school on 22nd March last year, but within a week he made his professional debut in United's opening game of the season against Kansas City.
Najar's emergence proved a huge and surprising plus point as he became one of their key players. He scored seven goals in all competitions and was announced as United's most valuable player, despite being just 17.
Najar is a hugely talented midfielder, and while he is currently usually found on the flank he could easily progress into a central role later in his career.
Najar is wonderfully, and naturally, skilful. He can use both feet and run at players with speed.
His vision and reading of the game is also way beyond his years, although his physical presence, perhaps understandably, needs building on.
DC have successfully managed to tie him down to a new multi-year contract amid new interest from Europe, with Arsenal already strongly linked with an interest.
And it is not just clubs looking closely at Najar as Honduras and the US are ready to do battle over his international allegiance, although he is unlikely to be rushed.
The scout says...
An excellent prospect, and it appears highly unlikely that he will be seeing out his long-term deal with DC United.
He no doubt benefits hugely from first-team football, but he will also learn from playing in Europe and that is likely to come for him sooner rather than later.
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 7 out of 10
Passing: 8 out of 10
Tackling: 6 out of 10
Heading: 7 out of 10
Pace: 7 out of 10
Vision: 8 out of 10
Current ability: 7 out of 10
Potential ability: 10 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 60/80
Current value: £4million
Potential value: £16million
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