David Strelec
Country: Slovakia
Date of birth: 04/05/2001 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Nové Zámky (Slovakia)
Height: 185cm
Youth career: Slovan Bratislava
Current club: Slovan Bratislava
Squad number: 24
Current national team: Slovakia U-19
Position: centre forward
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 75.000 €
Tournaments participated in: 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification elite round (3/1)
Contract until: 30.06.2019
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Robin van Persie
Strengths:
– finishing 
– heading
– instinct
– off the ball movement
– pace 
– decisions
– link-up play 
– ball control
Weaknesses:
No significant weaknesses.
Style of play:
– complete forward
– player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, power, stamina and natural fitness who feels comfortable in contact situations
– very good pace, agility & coordination for a player of his size
– powerful and determined forward with killer-instinct, interesting technique on the ball, decent dribbling skills and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements
– very composed finisher capable on both feet
– often uses his strength and aerial presence to bring teammates into play
– indirect set-piece threat
– aerial threat in the opposition box
– possesses impressive powerful and accurate shooting skills
– generates many flick-ons and passes into the channels for his teammates to utilize
– knows how to use his body to shield the ball from defenders thanks to his technique, cleverness and ball control
– able to sniff out a goal in any situation
– often moves deep into midfield and drawing defenders with him, in order to create and exploit spaces for his teammates
– would fit in both counter-attack and positional attack systems
– accurate penalty taker
– consistent threat to score from direct free kicks thanks to his fantastic left foot
He is best suited to playing as:
Centre forward in 4-3-3.
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League summary (as for 10 March 2019):
Slovak Super Liga 2018/2019 (ongoing): 6 games/1 goal (Slovan)
Description:
David Strelec is a product of Slovan Bratislava youth academy. He is the son of a former Slovak international footballer Milan Strelec. He is considered to be one of the most talented young players in Slovakia. David made his professional debut for Slovan on 5 August 2018 in a league fixture against MFK Zemplín Michalovce.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8/10 
First team material in a top European club.
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