David Kalokoh
Country: Netherlands/Sierra Leone
Date of birth: 23/04/2005 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Kono (Sierra Leone)
Height: —
Youth career: VV Vos, VVV Venlo, Ajax Amsterdam (since 2018)
Current club: Ajax Amsterdam
Squad number: —
Current national team: Netherlands U-16
Position: winger, centre-forward
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: 30.06.2024
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Thierry Henry
Strengths:
– pace 
– finishing
– instinct
– technique
– ball control
– dribbling
– athleticism 
– off the ball movement
– creativity
Weaknesses:
– could improve his heading ability to become even more dangerous
Style of play:
– complete and elegant forward
– versatile attacker who can also play on the wing
– tall player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, power, stamina and natural fitness who feels comfortable in contact situations
– powerful and determined forward with killer-instinct, superb technique on the ball, good dribbling skills and cleverness at his off-the-ball movements
– fantastic footwork, agility, coordination and pace for a player of his size
– likes to dribble
– likes to attack from the wing
– clinical finisher capable on both feet
– exceptional composure in front of goal
– generates many flick-ons and passes into the channels for his teammates to utilize
– possesses very impressive mid-range and long-range shooting skills
– in addition to his goalscoring ability, he is also a team-player who was capable of creating chances and assisting goals for his teammates
– displays a natural technique to take fast decisions in tight spaces/under pressure
– knows how to use his body to shield the ball from defenders thanks to his technique, strength and ball control
– able to sniff out a goal in any situation
Kalokoh dribbles past his opponent and scores with a brilliant finish.
Kalokoh with a great off the ball movement and very composed finish.
He is best suited to playing as:
Centre-forward in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
MTU Cup 2019 Player of the Tournament award.
League summary (as for 24 July 2021):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
David Kalokoh joined the famous Ajax academy from VVV Venlo in 2018. He is considered to be one of the biggest teenage talents in the Netherlands. He is a part of an extremely interesting group of Ajax players born in 2005 which includes, among others Alvaro Henry, Gabriel Misehouy, Silvano Vos, Oualid Agougil, and Rico Speksnijder. During the 2019/2020 season he scored 20 goals in 23 games for Ajax U-15 becoming the top scorer of De Toekomst. In March 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Ajax at the age of only 15.
Quotes:
“This is a proud moment for me, but I’m also very proud of my team. We have a great generation.”
(David Kalohoh after signing his first professional contract with Ajax)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
World-class potential.
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