Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent, next up is Sherman Cardenas.
We run the rule over Colombian starlet Sherman Cardenas
Sky Sports Scout is our exciting new feature where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent and bringing you a report on what we find.
Our Scout will report back and you can comment on what you think of our appraisal.
Also in association with Football Manager - we give all readers the chance to win a copy of the latest game by nominating a player.
You can only nominate a player by
emailing here - but should your player get reviewed by our scout, and you were first to send in his name - then you will win a copy of Football Manager!
Up this week for the scout is Colombia's
Sherman Cardenas who was recommended by
Sky Sports reader - Lew Whalley - who wins a copy of Football Manger 2009!
The scout reports...
Sherman Cardenas is the new young revelation of Colombian football, heralding from Atletico Bucaramanga
Smallish with an average build, he is a left sided midffield having began his career as a striker and really came to the attention of the footballing world when he was handed his first-team debut at 16.
In only a few games Sherman showed his talent and quality scoring several goals and demonstrating that he is a fast player and that he is good in posession with both feet.
Composed on the ball using it sensibly and generally with accuracy, however, at times he needs an extra touch, which sees him get caught in possession too often.
When out of possession, he is usually slow to track back and doesn't always do enough in the challenge which is very much a sign of him starting life as a forward.
Cardenas has already been handed his full debut for Colombia and looks to have a big future ahead of him, but the next few years will be vital in his progression.
The scout says...
One of many players to suffer from being thrust into the media limelight too soon, but Cardenas does have a lot of talent - just maybe not at much as some in South America hoped or suggested
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 6 out of 10
Passing: 8 out of 10
Tackling: 5 out of 10
Heading: 5 out of 10
Pace: 7 out of 10
Vision: 8 out of 10
Current ability: 6 out of 10
Potential ability: 9 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 54/80
Current value: £2million
Potential value: £12million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Sherman Cardenas- now we want your views. Have you seen Cardenas in action? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it?
And if you have spotted anyone you think we should feature then please get in touch by
emailing here and remember you could win a copy of the latest Football Manager.
We will look to send out the Scout to follow up some of your leads.
