Artem Vasilyev
Full name in native alphabet: Васильев Артём Владимирович
Country: Belarus
Date of birth: 23/01/1997 (19 years old)
Place of birth: Minsk (Belarus)
Height: 178cm
Youth career: FK Minsk
Current club: FK Minsk
Squad number: 97
Current national team: Belarus U-21
Position: winger, second striker, striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 50.000 €
Tournaments participated in: UEFA Youth League 2015/2016 (2/0)
Contract until: 31.12.2017
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Stephan El Shaarawy
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– finishing
– dribbling
– instinct 
– balance 
– decisions
– off the ball movement
– flair 
Weaknesses:
– aerial duels
– in some situations, he can be a little bit too selfish
– defensive contribution
Style of play:
– inside forward/mobile shadow striker
– versatile forward who is capable of playing anywhere along the front line
– fast, and opportunistic player, with excellent reactions
– likes to dribble
– often uses his skills to beat defenders, cut inside and create himself a decent opportunity to score from
– very good sense of positioning while receiving through balls
– extremely dangerous on the counter thanks to his pace and acceleration
– likes to use his pace to stretch opposition defences when he runs the channels
– good decision maker in the final third
– known for his dribbling skills, speed, turn of pace, mobility and close control in limited spaces
– able to score and dribble comfortably with both feet
– all-action and energetic
He is best suited to playing as:
Left winger in 4-3-3.
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League summary:
Belarusian Premier League 2014: 5 matches/1 goal (FK Minsk)
Belarusian Premier League 2016 (ongoing): 2 matches/1 goal (FK Minsk)
Description:
Artem Vasilyev is a product of FK Minsk youth academy – one of the strongest developmental academies in Belarus. He made his professional debut on 6 June 2014 in a Belarusian Premier League game against Belshina Bobruisk, replacing Aleksandr Makas, after 73 minutes of a 3-0 away victory. His first goal came three months later, on 13 September 2014 when he scored a late equaliser for Minsk to secure a 1-1 draw against Belshina. In February 2015, he went on trial with Belgian Premier League side Club Brugge, but wasn’t offered a contract and returned to Minsk. He is also a regular youth international – he has played for Belarus at U19 level and currently is a member of U21 setup.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
6/10 
Capable to mark his name in Europe with a bit of luck and hard work.
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