Israel Salazar
Full name: Israel Salazar Piriz
Country: Spain
Date of birth: 10/05/2003 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Badajoz (Spain)
Height: 178cm
Youth career: Real Madrid
Current club: Real Madrid
Squad number: —
Current national team: Spain U-17
Position: striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: David Villa
Strengths:
– pace 
– finishing
– flair
– instinct
– off the ball movement
– decisions
– dribbling 
– technique
– heading
– ambidexterity 
Weaknesses:
No significant weaknesses.
Style of play:
– advanced striker
– creative & elegant player with very good technique on the ball, mobility, first touch, acceleration skills, fast direction shifts, short-dribbling, and good short-mid through passing ability
– can operate effectively alone upfront or offer versatility in his choice of striking partner
– constantly on the move looking for space, and usually tries to make runs off the shoulder of the last defender to go through on goal
– very composed finisher capable on both feet
– always alert to capitalize on some opposite defensive mistakes
– great sense of positioning while receiving through balls
– excellent balance, footwork, and changes of pace
– very good composure, ball control, and retention skills under pressure
– known for his tricky off-the-ball movements in and around the opposite’ box
– dangerous in the air despite being relatively short for a striker
– extremely dangerous on the counter thanks to his pace and acceleration
– likes to press and hassle the opposition’s centre-backs effectively
– very good ambidexterity using his left weaker foot
– accurate penalty taker
Salazar with great off the ball movement, fantastic control and superb finish into the top corner.
Salazar wins the ball back and scores with a great low driven shot.
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 31 March 2020):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Israel Salazar, also known as “Sala”, is considered to be one of the most talented players who have gone through Real Madrid youth academy in recent years. He is a real goal machine for Los Blancos youth teams. Last season he scored 39 goals in 28 matches playing against boys one year older than him. He is also a regular youth Spanish international – currently he is the main striker for Spain U-17 national team.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
10/10 
World-class potential.
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