David Kalokoh

Jacek Kulig

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 

– first touch 

– creativity

– ambidexterity 

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:

10/10

World-class potential.

Links:

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