Domen Crnigoj

 

Country: Slovenia

Date of birth: 18/11/1995 (18 years old)

Place of birth: Koper (Slovenia)

Height: 1,85m

Club career: FC Luka Koper

Current national team: Slovenia U-19

Position: centre midfielder, attacking midfielder, winger

Preferred foot: right

Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 400,000 €  

Contract until: 30.06.2015

Similar type of player: Claudio Marchisio

 

Strengths:

– passing

– long shots

– teamwork

– through balls

– versatility

– defensive contribution

 

Style of play:

– box-to-box midfielder

– likes to shoot from distance

– plays the ball off the ground often

– likes to play through balls

– likes forward runs

 

He is best suited to playing as:

Centre midfielder in 4-2-3-1.

 

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Achievements:

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League summary:

Prva Liga 2012/2013: 21 matches/0 goals (FC Luka Koper)

Prva Liga 2013/2014 (ongoing): 18 matches/0 goals (FC Luka Koper)

 

Description:

Domen is regarded as one of the most talented youth footballers in Slovenia at the moment. It is worth mentioning that at his club – Luka Koper – there are few other great prospects, such as Matej Pucko, Mitja Lotric, Leo Stulac or Miha Blazic and manager Vanoli is obviously not afraid to put youngsters in key spots. Crnigoj made his debut at the age of 16, during 2012/2013 season on 1th August 2012 in a league fixture against Aluminij Kidricevo, replacing Denis Popovic after 86 minutes of the match. He won a place in the starting XI very quickly. During current season he is already a first team regular and a very important part of Rodolfo Vanoli’s side. In 2012, he represented Slovania at UEFA Under-17 Championship which took place in his country, but unfortunately after 2 defeats and 1 draw Domen and his teammates were eliminated already at group stage. At present, he is a member and one of the leaders of Slovenia U-19 national team.

 

Quotes:

“We have 3 holders on a permanent basis as Miha Blazic, 19 year old central defender, Matej Palcic, right back very interesting, Matej Pucko, which is called small Overmars. And then two gems like Leo Stulac striker born in 1994 and Domen Crnigoj midfielder of 17 years who is already following by Udinese.”

(Rodolfo Vanoli – FC Luka Koper manager)

 

Football Talent Scout potential rating:

6/10   

Capable to mark his name in Europe with a bit of luck and hard work.

 

Links:

Transfermarkt: http://www.transfermarkt.de/en/domen-crnigoj/profil/spieler_216599.html

Soccerway: http://int.soccerway.com/players/domen-rnigoj/242810/