Antonio Marin
Country: Croatia
Date of birth: 09/01/2001 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Zagreb (Croatia)
Height: —
Youth career: Dinamo Zagreb
Current club: Dinamo Zagreb
Squad number: —
Current national team: Croatia U-17
Position: winger, second striker, striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship (3/1), 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification elite round (2/1), Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2018
Contract until: 17.01.2021
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Neymar
Strengths:
– pace and acceleration 
– close control
– dribbling
– dynamism
– technique 
– balance 
– flair
– creativity
– first touch 
Weaknesses:
– can be a little wasteful sometimes, missing opportunities that he should be taking
– defensive contribution
Style of play:
– inside forward
– versatile attacker/offensive allrounder, capable of playing on either wing as well as through the center of the pitch
– creative player with great 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
– very good with the ball at his feet and can move past opponents with extreme ease
– extremely dangerous on the counter thanks to his pace and acceleration
– can rapidly speed-up the game by dribbling, and in the final third he offers cross or finishing solution due to his ability in 1v1 duels
– confident and skilful player with good technique, aggressive dribble, good reading of the game and decision making and reasonably good off-the-ball movements
– excellent balance, coordination and changes of pace
– displays a natural technique to take fast decisions in tight spaces/under pressure
– gets fouled often
– all-action and energetic
He is best suited to playing as:
Left winger in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2018 winner with Dinamo.
Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2018 player of the tournament.
League summary (as for 21 May 2018):
1.HNL 2017/2018: 1 game/0 goals (Dinamo)
Description:
Antonio Marin signed his first professional contract with Dinamo Zagreb in 2017 at the age of 16. He is regarded as the most talented young player of his generation in Croatia. He made his professional debut for Dinamo on 19 May 2018 in a league fixture against Inter Zapresic. He is also a regular Croatian youth international, having been capped at the U-16 and U-17 levels – he earned over 30 caps so far – which is quite impressive for a 17-year old. It is well known that many European top clubs, including giants AC Milan & AS Roma, have recently shown interest in him, but it seems that it would be best for his development if he could stay in Croatia and play regular first-team football for Dinamo.
Quotes:
“Dinamo is my first love, I feel proud after signing a 3-year-contract.”
(Antonio Marin after signing his first professional contract with Dinamo Zagreb)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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