Kevin André Dæhlin
Country: Norway
Date of birth: 21/08/2009 (15 years old)
Place of birth: Drammen (Norway)
Height: —
Youth career: Strømsgodset IF
Current club: Strømsgodset IF
Squad number: 85
Current national team: Norway U-16
Position: attacking midfielder, winger, second striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: UEFA Youth League 2024/2025 (1/0)
Contract until: 31.12.2026
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Florian Wirtz
Strengths:
– technique 
– ball control
– creativity
– dribbling
– flair
– agility
– pace 
– acceleration
– passing
– vision
– football IQ
– versatility
To improve:
– player with a smaller frame who isn’t afraid of physical duels but needs to focus on improving his physicality
– mature and accomplished for his age, though he still needs to improve the consistency of his decision-making on the ball—a quality that will surely develop with age and experience
Style of play:
– advanced playmaker
– versatile player able to play in various positions and roles such as advanced playmaker, shadow striker, and inside forward
– quick and agile
– his agility, footwork, and close control allow him to operate in tight spaces with ease
– thrives in a free attacking role, using his vision, creativity, and on-the-ball bravery to impact the game at any moment
– intelligent player who excels at finding space between the lines with precise timing, seamlessly linking the midfield and attack
– possesses interesting ball-striking ability and finishing, particularly with powerful low-driven attempts
– mobile and plays with a natural flair, making him a dangerous presence in the box
– excellent ball control, dribbling skills, and ability to link up with teammates at top speed
– counter-attacking weapon thanks to his pace and movement
– able to pass, dribble, and score effectively with his weaker left foot
– despite lacking physicality, he shields the ball effectively and frequently earns fouls in dangerous areas
– shows very positive energy and work rate against the ball
Dæhlin skillfully beats two opponents with a brilliant roulette in the penalty area and sets up an assist.
Dæhlin earns a foul after an excellent run through the center of the pitch.
Dæhlin controls the ball inside the penalty area, makes an instant decision, and scores with a superb volley.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Attacking midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 16 January 2025):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Kevin André Dæhlin is regarded as one of the most talented U17 players in Scandinavia. He currently plays in the Strømsgodset academy, the same club where Martin Ødegaard began his professional career. Kevin André is part of a new wave of promising Norwegian youngsters aiming to follow in the footsteps of talents like Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Oscar Bobb, Sindre Walle Egeli, and Sverre Nypan.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8,5/10 
First team material in a top European league.
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