Top 5 prospects in Dutch Football

Jordy Clasie (Feyenoord, 21)

Background

Clasie is from near Rotterdam and is the star product of a Feyenoord system which is churning out stars. He is a life long fan and epitomises the Rotterdam attitude to football.

Position

He can play anywhere in the midfield but he’s a ‘regista’ when at his best. A deep lying playmaker.

Strengths

Clasie is an ideal modern all around midfielder. At Feyenoord he predominantly plays as a deeper lying playmaker. His passing skill is excellent, displaying variety and accuracy and increasing penetration. On top of his attacking and tempo setting contributions he is also a defensively sound and very rugged presence. He won’t back down from a challenge. He is tough, and able to give as well as take tackles. A very strong leader both vocally and with sheer presence on the field.

Weaknessess

Although improving, his assists totals aren’t great. He needs to display more precision and adventure in advanced areas if he is live up to his tag as a Dutch Xavi.

The next: Clarence Seedorf

Seedorf made passing the football look unfeasibly easy at times but wasn’t afraid to get involved in tackling. If Clasie can make more goals and add some more penetration to his passing there’s no reason he can’t replicate Seedorf’s immensely successful career.