Hannes Wolf
Country: Austria
Date of birth: 16/04/1999 (18 years old)
Place of birth: Graz (Austria)
Height: 179cm
Youth career: SC Seiersberg, SV Gössendorf, SV Vasoldsberg, JAZ GU-Süd, Red Bull Salzburg (since 2014)
Current club: Red Bull Salzburg/FC Liefering
Squad number: 13
Current national team: —
Position: attacking midfielder, winger, second striker, striker
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 350.000 €
Tournaments participated in: UEFA Youth League 2015/2016 (1/0), UEFA Youth League 2016/2017 (7/7)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: Robert Schneider
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Antoine Griezmann
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– dribbling
– passing
– technique 
– vision 
– flair
– creativity
– ball control 
Weaknesses:
No significant weaknesses.
Style of play:
– quick, creative and unselfish left-footed attacking player with a natural eye for goal
– hardworking, and well-rounded forward, with notable tactical intelligence and versatility capable of playing in several offensive positions, either in the centre as a striker, as a supporting forward, as an attacking midfielder, or as a winger
– likes to be fielded in a free role as a shadow striker, where he is given space to roam the pitch
– can create a great striking partnership when paired with tall centre forward
– creative player with very good technical ability, 1vs1 short-dribbling skills, close ball control, fast direction shifts in possession and vision to make through passes to the teammates providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays
– likes to dribble
– extremely dangerous on the counter thanks to his pace and acceleration
– known for his “quick feet”, speed of movement and dynamism
– tricky off-the-ball movements in and around the opposite’ box
– able to deliver pinpoint through balls thanks to his vision and intelligence
– displays a natural technique to take fast decisions in tight spaces/under pressure
– plays with a natural flair and is dangerous in the box
– very strong in 1v1 situations, unpredictable and very confident of his skills
– excellent balance, coordination and changes of pace
– eagerness to track back and work for the team
– often makes surging runs into penalty box
– naturally receptive to new techniques and tactics
– gets fouled often
– competent set-piece taker
He is best suited to playing as:
Second striker in 4-4-2.
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Achievements:
UEFA Youth League 2016/2017 winner with Salzburg.
League summary (as for 30 April 2017):
Austrian First League 2015/2016: 10 games/1 goal (Liefering)
Austrian First League 2016/2017 (ongoing): 24 games/6 goals (Liefering)
Austrian Bundesliga 2016/2017 (ongoing): 1 game/0 goals (Salzburg)
Description:
Hannes Wolf has been Red Bull Salzburg’s brightest star, helping the team get a dominant win in the UEFA Youth League 16/17. He scored 7 goals in 7 games and also became a huge factor in the final game against Benfica, recording two excellent assists. He made his first team debut for Salzburg on 8 December 2016 in Europa League game against Schalke 04. These days, he’s gaining valuable experience, playing for the second-tier team FC Liefering, which is Salzburg’s feeder club.
Quotes:
‘Hannes is a special player with a special quality, but he works for the team too – that’s what I like.’
(Marco Rose -Salzburg youth coach)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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