Shubho Paul
Country: India
Date of birth: 04/03/2004 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Salkia, West Bengal (India)
Height: —
Youth career: Sudeva Delhi FC
Current club: Sudeva Delhi FC
Squad number: 10
Current national team: India U-17
Position: second striker, striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 75.000 €
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Sergio Agüero
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– dynamism
– finishing
– flair
– agility
– off the ball movement
– dribbling 
Weaknesses:
– aerial ability
– lacks atheticism in challenges
Style of play:
– advanced striker
– versatile and mobile player able to play as a 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
– superb off the ball intelligence to recognise spaces where to receive/run into
– 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
– all-action and energetic
Paul loses his markers and scores with a clinical finish from close range.
Paul makes a great run, loses his marker with a feint and sends a dangerous shot on goal.
He is best suited to playing as:
Striker in 4-4-2.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as for 3 September 2021):
I-League 2020/2021: 8 games/2 goals (Sudeva)
Description:
Shubho Paul is considered to be one of the most talented players in India. He made his professional debut for Sudeva Delhi FC on 14 February 2021 in a league fixture against Aizawl FC. He scored his first goal just two weeks later against TRAU FC. He is also a big star of India youth national teams – so far he scored 8 goals in 11 caps for India U-17. In June 2021, Shubho was selected to the Bayern Munich’s World squad – a team that included 15 international U-19 talents from 15 different nations.
Quotes:
“Shubho is a very straightforward person. Before a junior game, we asked him what he wanted to do in the match. His answer was simple: score 10 goals. We were a little surprised, but not as surprised as when he scored 13 goals in the match.”
(Vijay Hakari – Sudeva FC co-owner)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
Capable to mark his name in Europe with a bit of luck and hard work.
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