Alan Virginius
Country: France
Date of birth: 03/01/2003 (18 years old)
Place of birth: Soisy-sous-Montmorency (France)
Height: 175cm
Youth career: FC Soisy-Andilly-Margency, Entente Sannois Saint-Gratien, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (since 2018)
Current club: FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Squad number: 26
Current national team: France U-18
Position: winger, second striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 500.000 €
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: 30.06.2023
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Kylian Mbappé
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– dribbling
– ball control
– technique
– agility
– balance
– off the ball movement 
– finishing
– versatility
Weaknesses:
– aerial duels
– defensive contribution
Style of play:
– inside forward
– offensive allrounder who is capable of playing anywhere along the front-line
– great agility, flair, body balance, changes of pace and coordination
– creative player with very good technique on the ball, mobility, acceleration skills, fast direction shifts, short-dribbling and good short-mid through passing ability
– likes to dribble
– likes to play in a free attacking role granted the freedom to roam the pitch and find space
– likes to play a direct style by running straight at defenders with pace
– often uses his skills to beat defenders, cut inside and create himself a decent opportunity to score from
– creative at his off-the-ball movements, and likes to find the best space to receive the ball
– very strong in 1v1 situations, unpredictable and confident of his skills
– constantly changes up his movements which never allows the defender to read where he is going
– known for his “quick feet”, speed of movement and close control
– very dangerous on the counter thanks to his pace and acceleration
– often makes surging runs into the penalty box
– above-average decision making and finishing skills in the final third for a player of his age
Virginius with a great run – he loses his markers and scores with a superb finish.
Virginius with great off the ball movement, run and pinpoint cross to assist his teammate.
He is best suited to playing as:
Left winger in 4-3-3.
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League summary (as for 8 August 2021):
Ligue 2 2020/2021: 15 games/3 goals (Sochaux)
Ligue 2 2021/2022 (ongoing): 2 games/1 goal (Sochaux)
Description:
Alan Virginius joined FC Sochaux-Montbéliard academy from Entente Sannois Saint-Gratien in 2018. Sochaux’s youth system produced many interesting talents in recent years such as Ibrahima Konaté, Marcus Thuram, Maxence Lacroix, Jérôme Onguéné, and Lucien Agoume. On 6 July 2020, Virginius signed his first professional contract with Sochaux. He made his professional debut in a 2-2 Ligue 2 game against Rodez AF on 19 September 2020. He scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in 15 league games during his first season which was a fantastic result for such a young player.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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