08-08-2022, 02:19 PM
Raphael Onyedika. A young Nigerian that's come up through the Danish youth system and plays for Midtjylland. Sounds like a Moncada/Maldini signing. Out of nowhere. I know nothing of him. Youtube shows him as someone that's very dynamic and aggressive defensively. Not so sure about his quality in the ball.
Anyway, a bit of research showed that he's now a full time starter there, but missed the last CL game vs Benfica (where Midtjylland lost 4-1 away). Injury maybe? Can't find details.
The rematch of that game is tomorrow in Denmark so I'm interested to see if he is in the squad. Typically when he has been in the squad, he's played the entire game (based on transfermarkt).
This management has shown they can dig out talents. But it doesn't stop there. They've also shown (along with the coaching staff) to have the patience with these young players. So if this is the guy they choose, I'm sure there is good reason. There is also something extra satisfying about signing a player like this and watching him grow into something great (hopefully). For me that's always more exciting than signing stars.
Anyway, a bit of research showed that he's now a full time starter there, but missed the last CL game vs Benfica (where Midtjylland lost 4-1 away). Injury maybe? Can't find details.
The rematch of that game is tomorrow in Denmark so I'm interested to see if he is in the squad. Typically when he has been in the squad, he's played the entire game (based on transfermarkt).
This management has shown they can dig out talents. But it doesn't stop there. They've also shown (along with the coaching staff) to have the patience with these young players. So if this is the guy they choose, I'm sure there is good reason. There is also something extra satisfying about signing a player like this and watching him grow into something great (hopefully). For me that's always more exciting than signing stars.