Fran Beltrán
Full name: Francisco José Beltrán Peinado
Country: Spain
Date of birth: 03/02/1999 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Madrid (Spain)
Height: —
Youth career: Getafe, Rayo Vallecano (since 2013)
Current club: Rayo Vallecano
Squad number: 29
Current national team: Spain U-19
Position: defensive midfielder, central midfielder
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: 30.06.2018
Player’s agent: Consulting Planesa
Transfer rumours: Sevilla
Similar type of player: Enzo Pérez
Strengths:
– pace and acceleration 
– determination
– passing and vision
– tackling and intercepting
– agility 
– work rate 
– dynamism
– bravery
– teamwork 
Weaknesses:
– decent jumping but he hasn’t aerial power dominance
– physical strength
Style of play:
– determined, charismatic and tireless midfielder
– known for his technique on the ball, mobility, acceleration skills, fast direction shifts, short-dribbling and good short-mid through passing ability
– energetic, consistent, aggressive, and hard tackling player with an extremely high work rate
– courageous, tenacious and willing to sacrifice
– likes to play short passes
– likes to tackle
– often makes pacy, energetic runs with the ball through the middle
– known for his incredible stamina and tireless work in midfield
– provides many key interceptions, clearances and tackles for his team
– good vision and ability to read the game
– very good at breaking down opposition plays due to his positional sense, defensive attributes, tactical intelligence, and ability to read the game
– known for his “quick feet”, speed of movement and close control
He is best suited to playing as:
Central midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
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League summary (as for 21 November 2016):
Segunda División 2016/2017 (ongoing): 8 matches/1 goal (Rayo)
Description:
Fran Beltrán joined Rayo Vallecano’s youth setup in 2013 from Getafe. He was an ever-present starter with the first team during the 2016 pre-season, being the most utilized player by manager José Ramón Sandoval. He made his professional debut on 20 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–2 away loss against Elche in the Segunda División. He scored his first professional goal on 29 October 2016, netting his team’s first in a 2–3 loss at CD Tenerife. Thanks to his maturity, excellent technique and ball-winning capabilities he quickly became a first team regular despite young age. He is also a Spanish youth international and currently is a member of U-19 team.
Quotes:
‘It’s a dream come true debut with the first team, but now I want to continue to grow and move on. I received many messages from my friends, family and people who did not know, but that now does not matter. what matters is the team and improve, because there is still a long way.’
(Fran Beltrán after making his professional debut for Rayo)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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