Garang Kuol
Country: Australia/South Sudan
Date of birth: 15/09/2004 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Egypt
Height: 175cm
Youth career: Goulburn Valley Suns FC, Central Coast Mariners (since 2021)
Current club: Central Coast Mariners
Squad number: 36
Current national team: —
Position: winger, second striker, striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 100.000 €
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Samuel Eto’o
Strengths:
– pace 
– accelerationÂ
– dynamismÂ
– finishingÂ
– instinctÂ
– off the ball movementÂ
– athleticismÂ
– flairÂ
– agilityÂ
– technique 
– dribblingÂ
– ambidexterityÂ
– braveryÂ
Weaknesses:
No significant weaknesses.
Style of play:
– advanced striker
– player with good body mass ratio, physical strength, power, stamina, and natural fitness who feels comfortable in contact situations
– capable of playing in several offensive positions, either in the centre as a striker, as a supporting forward, or as a winger
– direct and powerful player that always tries to find a vertical option in his game, so he is very capable of pushing his team forward to finishing positions
– electric pace and incredible burst of acceleration
– killer instinct and great off the ball movement in and around the final third
– clinical finisher capable on both feet
– possesses powerful mid-range and long-range shooting skills
– in addition to his goalscoring ability, he is also a team-player who’s capable of creating chances and assisting goals for his teammates
– above-average decision-making, composure, and flair in the penalty area
– very skillful at beating his markers and evading pressure
– great sense of positioning while receiving through balls
– able to dribble and make quick combinations with his teammates at top speed
– good dribbler who’s also prolific when attacking from deep/wing
– able to make spectacular and effective solo runs to beat the defensive line
– excellent body balance and changes of pace
– extremely difficult to knock off the ball thanks to his ability to shield the ball, strength, and close control
– strong in 1v1 situations, unpredictable, and very confident of his skills
– extremely dangerous on the counter thanks to his electric pace and acceleration
– aggressive and hard-working in pressing/when out of possession
– all-action and energetic
– operates very comfortably with his left weaker foot
Kuol receives the ball in the edge of penalty area and scores with a precise finish with his left weaker foot.
Kuol makes a great off the ball movement and scores with a superb first touch half volley.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Striker in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as for 30 May 2022):
A-League 2021/2022: 9 games/4 goals (Central Coast Mariners)
Description:
Garang Kuol is the younger brother of VfB Stuttgart player Alou Kuol who’s also a talented footballer. Garang joined the Central Coast Mariners Academy in January 2021. On 21 December 2021, he made his first-team debut as a substitute in the FFA Cup 6–0 win against APIA Leichhardt and scored seven minutes after coming on. He made his A-League debut on 5 April 2022 against Wellington Phoenix in which he scored five minutes after coming on. Thanks to his great form he was chosen to play in the 2022 A-Leagues All Stars Game against FC Barcelona and received a lot of praise after the match, also from Barca’s manager Xavi.
Quotes:
“We conceded two or three chances because of him. So a great player and a great future. He’s a talent.“
(FC Barcelona’s manager Xavi about Garang Kuol after the A-Leagues All Stars vs Barca game)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
First team material in a top European club.
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