Kayky

 

Full name: Kayky da Silva Chagas

Country: Brazil

Date of birth: 11/06/2003 (17 years old)

Place of birth: Brazil

Height: 173cm

Youth career: Fluminense

Current club: Fluminense

Squad number: —

Current national team: Brazil U-17

Position: winger, second striker

Preferred foot: left

Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —

Tournaments participated in: —

Contract until: unknown

Player’s agent: unknown

Transfer rumours: —

Similar type of player: Neymar

 

Strengths:

– pace and acceleration 

– ball control 

– dribbling 

– technique 

– first touch

– creativity

– passing

– balance

– finishing

 

Weaknesses:

No significant weaknesses.

 

Style of play:

– inside forward

– extremely skilled player able to play anywhere in attack

– creative player with great technique on the ball, mobility, acceleration skills, fast direction shifts, short-dribbling and good short-mid through passing ability

– likes to dribble

– likes to shoot at every opportunity he gets

– excellent ball control and first touch

– above-average decision making

– confident, powerful, dynamic and very positive with the ball

– often uses his skills to beat defenders, cut inside and create himself a decent opportunity to score or pass

– superb off the ball intelligence to recognize spaces where to receive/run into

– possesses good mid-range and long-range shooting skills/very skilled in the finish with his left foot

– extremely difficult to knock off the ball thanks to his low centre of gravity and excellent close control

– exceptional ability to maneuver in small spaces

– able to get out of various different scenarios, able to play wide and go direct, or being central and cutting through the lines/difference-maker

– very good in combination play

– likes to play in a free attacking role granted the freedom to roam the pitch and find space

– excellent balance and changes of pace

– able to dribble and make quick combinations with his teammates at top speed

– good playmaking skills

– extremely dangerous on the counter thanks to his electric pace and acceleration

Kayky with a clinical finish after a brilliant quick combination with his teammate.

 

Kayky with another combination at top speed and another brilliant finish.

 

He is best suited to playing as:

Right winger in 4-3-3.

 

Video:

 

Achievements:

Campeonato Brasileiro U-17 2020 winner with Fluminense.

 

League summary (as for 23 December 2020):

No senior team appearances yet.

 

Description:

Kayky is a product of Fluminense academy – one of the best youth systems in Brazil. He is part of a very strong Fluminense U-17 team along with other very talented players such as Metinho, Arthur Wenderroscky, João Neto, Gustavo Lobo, Matheus Martins and Jefté.

 

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Football Talent Scout potential rating:

10/10   

World-class potential.

 

Links:

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