Sky Sports Scout has returned from Euro duty with a new look and next up is Thibaut Courtois.
We run the rule over Belgian starlet Thibaut Courtois
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Latest under our scout's gaze is Genk starlet
Thibaut Courtois - recommended by
Sky Sports reader
Valerie Decoorne.
The scout reports...
On the brink of joining Chelsea, Thibaut Courtois is already being described as one of the best young keepers in the world - but is he?
Courtois, despite only being 19, has just helped Genk to the Belgian championship and has already been called into the full international squad.
The teeanger began life as a left-back, but having joined Genk at the age of seven, he was converted into a goalkeeper and, well, the rest is history.
Already standing at some 6ft 6in, Courtois is a big target - but he is agile with it. He loves to come off his line when required and is brilliantly brave, a feature some modern day keepers often lack.
Courtois does love to punch and parry the ball, in often spectacular fashion, something which he may need to iron out in the future but it has stood him in good stead thus far.
His form for Genk this season has seen a huge number of clubs tracking him but it is Chelsea who are set to complete his signing. Despite already having Petr Cech, one of the world's great goalkeepers, they are already looking to the future and they have picked out Courtois as the man to replace him.
The scout says...
On his way to Chelsea in a €5million deal, but very sensibly he will be loaned back to Genk for at least one season.
Looks a brilliant prospect and will be interesting to see how the Blues handle his progression.
The Scout rating...
Handling: 7 out of 10
Kicking: 7 out of 10
Agility: 9 out of 10
Judgement: 7 out of 10
Positioning: 8 out of 10
Shot-stopping: 8 out of 10
Current ability: 8 out of 10
Potential ability : 10 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 64/80
Current value: £5million
Potential value: £20million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Thibaut Courtois - now we want your views. Have you seen Courtois in action? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it?
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