Scandinavian Scouting
Christian Eriksen, former OB Odense player: Blessed with sensational technique and with a keen eye for a goal the youngster got the attention from Scandinavian scouting agency back in 2007 After monitoring Christian Eriksen`s progress during the 2007/2008 he was on top of our prestigious list of the best talents in Scandinavia. The second place on the list at the time was Nicolai Boilesen who later joined Eriksen at Ajax Amsterdam. Was it a coincidence that both of them joined the same club? No. Should other big clubs in Europe have made enquires about their availability? Yes, without a doubt. Dutch football, and especially Ajax Amsterdam, has got the reputation of producing some of the finest football talents in modern football. It is well deserved. Still I cannot hide the fact that I am surprised that this still happens more often than ever. Clubs with bigger budgets and with the same/better facilities should compete with teams in Netherland for the best talents in Scandinavia. Christian Eriksen move to Tottenham Hotspur were of my likening. It was a step up for him and to a team that understands and appreciates his qualities. When Tottenham played Norwegian side Tromsö IL (my […]
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