Football’s hot property – Six bright talents

Dennis Praet

Dennis Praet (Anderlecht – Midfielder)

The Belgians keep on coming. Meet the latest and possibly the most dangerous gem the talented country has to offer. A classic number 10 type, Praet is a play-making dynamo, sitting in the attacking third and picking out passes for his teammates in dangerous areas.

He’s become quite the valuable asset for his Anderlecht side. After impressing in his youth career, most of it spent with fellow Belgian side Genk, he become a target for a host of top European clubs.

However, in a somewhat mature move, Praet decided to remain in Belgium and signed with Anderlecht, where in two years he’s made 34 first team appearances.

At first glance only two goals to his name would seem like a negative, but it’s actually just a part of his unselfish nature. With his magnificent ball control and ability to see runs developing before they have happened, he reminds many of David Silva. At 18, expect him to make the move to a more talented league in a year or two.