Dimitri Jepihhin
Country: Estonia
Date of birth: 28/10/2005 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Tallinn (Estonia)
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Youth career: JK Tabasalu, FC Nõmme United (since 2019)
Current club: FC Nõmme United
Squad number: 22
Current national team: Estonia U-17
Position: winger, second striker, striker
Preferred foot: right
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Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
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Similar type of player: Dries Mertens
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– dynamism
– finishing
– flair
– agility
– off the ball movement
– dribbling 
Weaknesses:
– aerial ability
– diminutive player who doesn’t feel comfortable in contact situations
Style of play:
– advanced striker
– versatile and mobile player able to play as the main striker, supporting striker, and even on the wing if needed
– pacey striker with good technique on the ball, mobility, first touch, acceleration skills, fast direction shifts, short-dribbling, and good short-mid through passing ability
– above-average finishing skills and instinct in the penalty area
– always alert to capitalize on some opposite defensive mistakes
– great sense of positioning while receiving through balls
– excellent body balance, footwork, and changes of pace
– likes to come a bit deeper to get the ball
– likes to start his runs from deep or wings and attack space
– likes to shoot at every opportunity he gets
– good technique, footwork, and ball control in tight spaces
– difficult to knock off the ball thanks to his low center of gravity and close control
– very skillful at beating his markers and evading pressure
– known for his tricky off-the-ball movements in and around the opposite’ box
– extremely dangerous on the counter thanks to his electric pace and acceleration
– active and tenacious in pressing
– all-action and energetic
Jepihhin shows his pace, makes a great run, and scores with a clinical finish.
Jepihhin with a great off the ball movement/late run into the penalty area and superb finish.
He is best suited to playing as:
Striker in 4-4-2.
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League summary (as for 5 January 2022):
Esiliiga 2021: 7 games/4 goals (Nõmme)
Description:
Dimitri Jepihhin joined Nõmme United youth academy from JK Tabasalu in 2019. He made his first-team debut on 16 May 2021 in the Estonian second division game against JK Tammeka U-21 in which he scored. He is also a regular youth international for Estonia and currently he is one of the leaders of the U-17 team along with other interesting players such as Aleksandr Alteberg, Tristan Pajo, Kristofer Käit, Egert Ounapuu, Gregor Pürg, and Daniil Pareiko.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
Capable to mark his name in Europe with a bit of luck and hard work.
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