Peru Nolaskoain
Full name: Peru Nolaskoain Esnal
Country: Spain
Date of birth: 25/10/1998 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Zumaia (Spain)
Height: 185cm
Youth career: Athletic Club
Current club: Athletic Club/Athletic B
Squad number: 16
Current national team: Spain U-19
Position: central midfielder, wide midfielder, attacking midfielder
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 150.000 €
Tournaments participated in: COTIF Tournament 2016
Contract until: 30.06.2017
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Ivan Rakitić
Strengths:
– passing 
– vision
– teamwork
– technique and ball control
– creativity 
– first touch 
– power
– versatility
– tactical intelligence 
Weaknesses:
– defensive contribution
– his passing game might be a bit too risky and at times
Style of play:
– creative and elegant number ‘8’/attacking midfielder
– tall, well-built versatile midfielder who can play multiple positions effectively when needed
– known for his composure in possession, first touch, technique, balance, close control and vision
– likes to play through balls
– likes to spread play with good long-range diagonals
– excellent range of passing
– very good in combination play
– able to deliver pin-point passes and crosses
– likes to orchestrate play with his passing and creativity
– likes to make late runs into the opposition box
– constantly asking for the ball and often is an additional passing option
– finds himself best in positional attack
– capable of scoring goals due to his powerful, accurate striking ability from distance with both feet
– decent in the air
He is best suited to playing as:
Central midfielder in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
COTIF Tournament 2016 winner with Spain.
League summary (as for 27 August 2016):
Segunda División B 2016/2017 (ongoing): 2 matches/1 goal (Bilbao Athletic)
Description:
Peru Nolaskoain is a product of Basque giants Athletic Bilbao’s youth ranks. He is a part of the wave of exceptionally talented Athletic players, who should make it to the first squad within the next couple of years. Others worth following are: Jon Sillero, Asier Villalibre, Iñigo Vicente and Iñigo Córdoba. It’s highly probable that this talented player will become an important cog in the Athletic’s B squad this season, coached by ‘Los Leones’ legend José Ángel Ziganda. On 21 August 2016 he became the youngest player ever to score on his Bilbao Athletic debut with goal against Socuéllamos.
Quotes:
“There is a lot to be excited about when it comes to Peru Nolaskoain. The midfielder is intelligent, creative, and provides a spark every time he is on the pitch. Add in the fact that he can also defend and score goals and you have a total midfielder developing right at home in Lezama. The future certainly is bright for the youngster and if he continues developing at this rate, it is only a matter of time before his name comes up as a potential option to start pushing for the first team.”
(insideathleticclub.com)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8/10 
First team material in a top European club.
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