The potential successor to Mohamed Salah, the next Luis Dáz,will soon be put under closer scrutiny by Liverpool. The sibling of Luis Dáz is expected to go the same route, and Liverpool should keep an eye on the youngster's development as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Football is rife with famous brother-and-sister teams. From the Tourés to the Charltons, Nevilles, De Boers, Koemans, Hazards, and even Alcántaras, there is something inherently motivating and inspirational about two sibling pairs who encourage and push one another to go in the same direction.
Another combination may soon be able to be added to that list, it appears.
Even though Luis Dáz only recently joined Liverpool, in the short time he has been a member of the team, he has already won over the support of the supporters with his explosive playing style, flair, and relentless work ethic.
overcoming several obstacles.
Díaz's younger brother, Jesús, is just 18 years of age, but he has been playing for the Liverpool winger's former club, Barranquilla F.C., since he was 16, and has made 24 appearances for the club's first team scoring one goal and registering three assists in a total of 1456 minutes of football. That's not a bad return, especially in comparison to his older brother's numbers in his first season where he found the back of the net just once in 23 appearances and registered no assists in 1061 minutes.
Jesús has done that all while he has been only 16 and 17 years of age, while his elder brother was a few years older during his breakthrough season in Colombia. Therefore, it is no surprise that some pundits have suggested Jesús could be an even bigger talent.
Of course, it's important to note, he has had a far easier route into professional football than his brother, who was malnourished and had to work a lot on his physicality in order to adapt to senior football. The seven years that separates them, means Jesús has benefitted from his older brother's rise and has not had to face the same obstacles en route to a professional career.
Standing considerably shorter than his older brother, Jesús, is just 1.73 metres, and while there is still room for him to grow it's unlikely he will reach his brother's height of 1.80 metres. That already makes him a different kind of player. Jesús uses more of his low centre of gravity on the ball, and his backside to beat opponents in physical combats.
He is still an extremely skilful player, and averages 5.81 dribbles per 90 as per Wyscout with a success rate of 42.6 per cent which he does need to improve on, as he can sometimes dwell on the ball a little too long. But that side of his game can be worked on later on in his career and for now his dazzling ability outshines his occasional loss of possession.
Just like his older brother, Jesús is someone with a voracious appetite for the ball. He makes 2.41 interceptions per 90 which is an extremely high volume for an attacking player and on top of that he also makes four recoveries per 90 and 4.64 defensive duels with a success rate of 56 per cent.
So far 26 of his 32 shots for his club have come from outside the box, and that has had an impact on Jesús' output. He needs to be better at getting into more dangerous positions in the box just like his brother is able to do, and his 0.37 touches in the penalty area is yet more proof of that.
Overall though, 0.25 goal contributions per 90 at such a young age is not a bad return, and as previously mentioned better than his older brother in his debut season. It's no surprise that FC Porto have now decided to bring him to Europe, and handed him a loan deal at the club's B team with an option to purchase him should he catch the eye.
Julian Ward should also monitor his progress. Predominantly preferring to play on the right as opposed to his older brother, Jesús has ample potential, and the Reds will know that right-wing spot will be vacant in a few years time when Mohamed Salah's contract runs down once again. The sibling of Luis Dáz is expected to go the same route, and Liverpool should keep an eye on the youngster's development as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Football is rife with famous brother-and-sister teams. From the Tourés to the Charltons, Nevilles, De Boers, Koemans, Hazards, and even Alcántaras, there is something inherently motivating and inspirational about two sibling pairs who encourage and push one another to go in the same direction.
Another combination may soon be able to be added to that list, it appears.
Even though Luis Dáz only recently joined Liverpool, in the short time he has been a member of the team, he has already won over the support of the supporters with his explosive playing style, flair, and relentless work ethic.
overcoming several obstacles.
Díaz's younger brother, Jesús, is just 18 years of age, but he has been playing for the Liverpool winger's former club, Barranquilla F.C., since he was 16, and has made 24 appearances for the club's first team scoring one goal and registering three assists in a total of 1456 minutes of football. That's not a bad return, especially in comparison to his older brother's numbers in his first season where he found the back of the net just once in 23 appearances and registered no assists in 1061 minutes.
Jesús has done that all while he has been only 16 and 17 years of age, while his elder brother was a few years older during his breakthrough season in Colombia. Therefore, it is no surprise that some pundits have suggested Jesús could be an even bigger talent.
Of course, it's important to note, he has had a far easier route into professional football than his brother, who was malnourished and had to work a lot on his physicality in order to adapt to senior football. The seven years that separates them, means Jesús has benefitted from his older brother's rise and has not had to face the same obstacles en route to a professional career.
Standing considerably shorter than his older brother, Jesús, is just 1.73 metres, and while there is still room for him to grow it's unlikely he will reach his brother's height of 1.80 metres. That already makes him a different kind of player. Jesús uses more of his low centre of gravity on the ball, and his backside to beat opponents in physical combats.
He is still an extremely skilful player, and averages 5.81 dribbles per 90 as per Wyscout with a success rate of 42.6 per cent which he does need to improve on, as he can sometimes dwell on the ball a little too long. But that side of his game can be worked on later on in his career and for now his dazzling ability outshines his occasional loss of possession.
Just like his older brother, Jesús is someone with a voracious appetite for the ball. He makes 2.41 interceptions per 90 which is an extremely high volume for an attacking player and on top of that he also makes four recoveries per 90 and 4.64 defensive duels with a success rate of 56 per cent.
So far 26 of his 32 shots for his club have come from outside the box, and that has had an impact on Jesús' output. He needs to be better at getting into more dangerous positions in the box just like his brother is able to do, and his 0.37 touches in the penalty area is yet more proof of that.
Overall though, 0.25 goal contributions per 90 at such a young age is not a bad return, and as previously mentioned better than his older brother in his debut season. It's no surprise that FC Porto have now decided to bring him to Europe, and handed him a loan deal at the club's B team with an option to purchase him should he catch the eye.
Julian Ward should also monitor his progress. Predominantly preferring to play on the right as opposed to his older brother, Jesús has ample potential, and the Reds will know that right-wing spot will be vacant in a few years time when Mohamed Salah's contract runs down once again.
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The sibling of Luis Dáz is expected to go the same route, and Liverpool should keep an eye on the youngster's development as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
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