Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent, next up is Robert Acquafresca.
We run the rule over Italian starlet Robert Acquafresca
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 Inter Milan's
Robert Acquafresca who was recommended by
Sky Sports reader Joe Evans - who wins a copy of Football Manger 2009!
The scout reports...
Robert Acquafresca is hugely talented striker, playing with Cagliari - on loan from Inter Milan, who are keeping a close eye on his progress.
Very quick and able to penetrate defensive lines at will, he has all the attributes to make it to the top.
He began his career with hometown club Torino but was snapped up by Inter in 2005 after they witnessed his excellent displays with Italy's youth sides.
The 21-year-old made his Serie A debut three years with Treviso and he them helped them to the Serie B title with 11 goals.
Acquafresca stayed with Treviso until he was then loaned to Cagliari in 2007 - where he again hit double figures.
He was sent back to Sardinia this season and has continued to shine and many predict he will be part of Jose Mourinho's squad in 2009.
Acquafresca also starred in the Olympics for Italy and is widely seen as one of their real big attacking hopes for the future.
The Scout says...
He is still coming back from injury and this season is a big one for Acquafresca, but he is already delivering the goods.
With Inter team-mate Mario Balotell kicking his heels on the sidelines, attention is now turning to Acquafresca and he could easily be gracing the Inter and Italian senior squads in the next 12 months.
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 8 out of 10
Passing: 6 out of 10
Tackling: 5 out of 10
Heading: 7 out of 10
Pace: 7 out of 10
Vision: 7 out of 10
Current ability: 7 out of 10
Potential ability: 10 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 57/80
Current value: £4million
Potential value: £22million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Robert Acquafresca - now we want your views. Have you seen Acquafresca 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.
