Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent, next up is Davide Santon.
We run the rule over Italian starlet Davide Santon
Sky Sports Scout is our exciting feature where we scour the globe looking out for the best talent and bring 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.
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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 Live! - which includes a pre-paid four-month subscription.
Latest under our scout's gaze is Inter Milan defender
Davide Santon - recommended by
Sky Sports reader
James Thornton.
The scout reports...
A truly outstanding prospect, Davide Santon is one of the best young defenders in world football.
The 18-year-old has made a rapid rise through the ranks at Inter Milan, and he is already a full international.
Born near Ravenna, he began his footballing life with his local club before joining Inter's famed academy at the age of 14.
Originally a winger, he was soon converted into an attacking full-back - equally at home on the right or left.
His potential was soon spotted by Inter coach Jose Mourinho - who handed him his first-team debut just days after his 18th birthday.
Now less than nine months later, Santon is a first-team regular and is also part of Marcello Lippi's first-team squad.
Lippi has branded Santon as the new 'Paolo Maldini' but a better likeness would more likely be with Inter legend Giuseppe Bergomi.
Santon is a modern full-back, full of pace and attacking intent. But this youngster can tackle, and is very good at it - precise and composed, he rarely dives in with a rash challenge.
The scout says...
Santon is full of quality and he plays like a player way beyond his 18 years. Having made his debut so early, he looks to have the world at his feet.
Like with Bergomi and Maldini, who he has been likened too, he could very well spend his entire career playing with the same club at the top-level.
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 7 out of 10
Passing: 8 out of 10
Tackling: 9 out of 10
Heading: 7 out of 10
Pace: 8 out of 10
Vision: 7 out of 10
Current ability: 9 out of 10
Potential ability: 10 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 65/80
Current value: £20million
Potential value: £60million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Santon - now we want your views. Have you seen Santon? 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. We will look to send out the Scout to follow up some of your leads.
