The Sky Sports Scout has turned his attention to the World Cup, next up is Gregrory van der Wiel.
We run the rule over Dutch ace Gregory van der Wiel
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 has now turned his attention to the World Cup finals and over the coming weeks will report on some of the best talent in South Africa.
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Next under our scout's gaze at the finals is Dutch star
Gregory van der Wiel - recommended by
Sky Sports reader
Ryan Burton.
The scout reports...
We take a close look at Holland right-back Gregroy van der Wiel, who has been impressing most onlookers in South Africa.
However, just eight years ago, not many could envisage that Van der Wiel would be playing for Holland, let alone starring at a World Cup finals.
In 2002, Van der Wiel was kicked out of Ajax's academy because of what they perceived as an attitude problem.
He was soon picked up by FC Haarlem and he rebuilt his reputation and was re-signed by Ajax in 2005, and within 12 months he was in the first-team set-up.
When making his debut Van der Wiel was also very much a central defender, this was to change in 2008 under Marco van Basten - who recognised his attacking abilities and converted him to full-back.
Van der Wiel has not looked back ever since and has made huge progress in the last two years, indeed he did not make his senior Dutch debut until February 2009, but he has wasted little time in becoming a regular.
Van der Wiel has been likened to one of his predecessors, Michael Reiziger, and it is very easy to see the likeness. Van der Wiel has wonderful pace which helps in both attack and defence.
But unlike most modern attacking full-backs, Van der Wiel's background is a defensive one, rather than being converted from a winger.
The scout says...
His performances at the finals have only enhanced his reputation and he has already been linked to just about every major club in Europe with Bacelona, Inter Milan, Arsenal and Manchester City all keeping tabs on him.
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 6 out of 10
Passing: 8 out of 10
Tackling: 7 out of 10
Heading: 7 out of 10
Pace: 9 out of 10
Vision: 6 out of 10
Current ability: 7 out of 10
Potential ability: 10 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 60/80
Current value: £5million
Potential value: £14million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of van der Wiel - now we want your views. Have you seen van der Wiel in action? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it?
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