Ruben Neves
Full name: Rubén Diogo da Silva Neves
Country: Portugal
Date of birth: 13/03/1997 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Mozelos (Portugal)
Height: 1,80m
Youth career: FC Porto, Padroense (loan)
Senior career: FC Porto
Squad number:36
Current national team: Portugal U-18
Position: defensive midfielder, centre midfielder
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Similar type of player: combined playing styles of Daniele De Rossi & Javier Mascherano
Strengths:
– passing
– intercepting
– tactical awareness
– long shots
– charisma
– ability to read the game
Style of play:
– holding midfielder
– likes to shoot from distance
– improves the team’s off the ball movement when in possession
– likes to play short passes
– commits fouls often
– perfect timing in one-on-one challenges
He is best suited to playing as:
Defensive midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
Video:
Achievements:
Semi-final at the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship with Portugal.
League summary:
Primeira Liga 2014/2015 (ongoing): 1 match/1 goal (FC Porto)
Description:
Quotes:
“It’s a smart player, he possesses a remarkable technical ability and an understanding of the game above average.”
(José Guilherme – FC Porto youth coach)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
Player has potential to become a key player in a top European club.
Links:
Transfermarkt: http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-neves/profil/spieler/225161
Soccerway: http://int.soccerway.com/players/ruben-neves/270474/
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