Rennes midfielder Ugo Shuku, 18, is considered the next star of hope in French football, the young France U18 international with excellent physical qualities and is also seen as the next Vieira or DeSelli in French football. In addition, from the Rennes academy, he is often compared with his predecessor Kamawinga.
According to recent reports in the team newspaper, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund are all interested in signing Ugoschuku this summer, and Arsenal believe the player has the potential to become Vieira. This article is an introduction to Ugoshuku.
According to the team newspaper, both Arsenal and Spurs have their sights on 18-year-old Rennes midfielder Ugo Shuku. The France U18 international has made several appearances for the Rennes first team.
Arsenal are reportedly in pole position in the battle for Ugoshuku. Arsenal boss Arteta believes the French midfielder has the potential to become the new Vieira.
In addition, Tottenham are also interested in the player. Both teams have been watching Ugoshuku for weeks and plan to sign him this summer, who is about to turn 18.
In Germany, Dortmund are also closely watching Ugoschuku's movements and are also considering signing the France U18 international this summer.
Ugoschuku made 18 appearances for rennes first team this season, scoring one goal and missing the first two months of play due to injury. His contract with Rennes expires in the summer of 2024.
Player profiles
At 188cm, Ugoschuku is a defensive midfielder who can also make cameo appearances as a centre-back, and the 18-year-old is a right-footed player with extraordinary talent, and has even been compared by the French media to de Syri and Vieira.
Ability to break the ball
Ugoschuku has a very good running ability and coverage on the pitch. Although he is young, his maturity is far beyond that of his peers, and he is more efficient at regaining the ball.
Although he has played on the bench most of the season, Ugoshuku has still been able to contribute about 1 successful steal per game, and his steal success rate is around 50%.
In the game, Ugoshuku is very good at using his leg length advantage to extend his legs to complete the broken ball, although he is only 18 years old, his current confrontation ability is already good, and the combination of body advantage and leg length advantage allows him to complete the task of breaking the ball.
However, in terms of foot accuracy, Ugoshuku still has some room for improvement, as mentioned above, his steal success rate this season is just over 50%, sometimes he will foul because he is not fast enough, and sometimes he will be overtaken by opponents because he is not flexible enough.
Interception capabilities
In the game, Ugoshuku has a good ability to intercept the ball and predict the way, often using the defensive method of the card line to resolve the crisis. He has averaged 1.4 blocks per game this season, which is valuable for a substitute player.
Ugoshuku has a clear mind in defense, has a maturity that does not match his age, and although he is a young player, his selection can already be said to be very good.
Whether it's intercepting an opponent, blocking a shot, intercepting the ball, or running coverage, Ugoshuku has done a great job. The ability to intercept and defend beyond his peers is his selling point.
Ability to compete for the top
With a height of 188cm, Ugoshuku has a 46% success rate this season, his bouncing power is average, and he is sometimes easily suppressed by opponents in the battle for the card slot.
In some games, Ugoshuku has earned a lot of headers with a good height advantage, but he has also been suppressed by opponents to grab the ball in the air.
Dribbling capability
Although not strictly a master of propulsion and dribbling, UgoShuku also has certain foot skills and a certain ability to protect the ball, but his body is slightly stiff and his center of gravity is high, and it is difficult to complete the task of getting rid of it in the adult team field as calmly as a small player.
This season in Ligue 1 and the European Cup, Ugoshuku basically did not succeed in dribbling and getting rid of, although the ball feeling is not bad, but his center of gravity is too high, and it is easy to be intimidated in the backcourt and cannot turn. In addition, if the frequency of his feet is not fast enough, it is difficult for him to complete the sole transformation of his feet one step faster, and he will sometimes be put down in the backcourt.
However, in the youth team arena, Ugoshuku can still play a certain role in a small range of ball protection and a certain promotion. Of course, at present, his propulsion effect is not strong, and the technical talent under his feet is not very prominent.
Passing ability
Ugoshuku has a large range of activities, in the youth team game, after completing the front insertion, he likes to shoot at the top of the arc, his shot is powerful, the arc is good, and he has a good long-range shooting kung fu.
Admittedly, Ugoschuku doesn't have many goals yet, but he still has some potential in scoring goals, and it is worth looking forward to whether he will develop scoring skills in the future.
In terms of passing, Ugoshuku's basic skills are not bad, this season he has an average pass success rate of 90% per game, and he has a certain ability to transfer the ball in the backcourt, but sometimes there are more passing mistakes under pressure.
Physical fitness
Ugoshuku's explosiveness and speed are average, and as a midfielder he is not known for his agility and his balance ability is not outstanding.
However, as a tall back of 188cm, UgoShuku is very outstanding in physical strength and strength, his running ability is excellent, the coverage area is large, and the competition attitude is also very positive. In addition, he has excellent confrontational ability among his peers, even in the adult team arena.
As a midfielder, Ugoshuku has a medium bounce ability, and as mentioned above, his success rate of winning the top is 46%, which is not outstanding, but it is not too bad.
summary
Overall, the 18-year-old Ugoshuku is a midfielder with excellent interception skills and defensive maturity far beyond his peers, but he is not a very good dribbling player and has a huge room for improvement in technical details.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund are all looking to sign the 18-year-old and whether he will move this summer is also worth looking forward to.