In the world of scouting and recruitment, we hear this sort of stuff all the time: "We need a young, hungry centre forward who can score goals and will bring us a return on our investment". This might excite a budding scout or FM enthusiast but when it comes down to it... It's never that easy. A client of ours asked us for something similar last week so we decided to review our database and share with you five young, hungry goalscorers from across the continent of South America.
1) Luifer Hernández
- Full Name: Luifer Enrique Hernández Quintero
- Date of Birth: April 28, 2001
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- Position: Forward
- Current Club: Academia Puerto Cabello
- Market Value: £1,000,000
Summary: Hernández is renowned for his goal-scoring prowess. Playing for Academia Puerto Cabello in the Venezuelan Primera División, Hernández has caught the eye of American clubs with 17 goals last season. Additionally, he has represented Venezuela at the under-23 level, showcasing his talent internationally. His potential move to American clubs signifies an exciting chapter in his promising career.
2) Matias Arezo
- Full Name: Douglas Matías Arezo Martínez
- Date of Birth: November 21, 2002
- Nationality: Uruguayan
- Position: Striker
- Current Club: Granada
- Previous Clubs: River Plate Montevideo, Peñarol (Loan)
- Market Value: £7,000,000
3) Thiago Borbas
- Full Name: Thiago Nicolás Borbas Silva
- Date of Birth: April 7, 2002
- Nationality: Uruguayan
- Position: Forward
- Current Club: Red Bull Bragantino
- Previous Clubs: River Plate Montevideo
- Market Value: £6,500,000
Summary: Thiago Borbas is a talented Uruguayan forward making waves in South America. Borbas began his youth career with Club Zorzal before joining River Plate Montevideo. He made his professional debut for River Plate in September 2020. On November 30, 2022, Borbas made a significant move to Brazilian club Red Bull Bragantino, signing a five-year deal until December 2027. This move demonstrates the recognition of Borbas's talent and potential, as he continues to make strides in his footballing career. With his skillful playing style and notable achievements at a young age, Borbas is a player to watch in both club and international competitions.
4) Nicolás Siri
- Full Name: Nicolás Hernán Siri Cagno
- Date of Birth: April 17, 2004
- Nationality: Uruguayan
- Position: Forward
- Current Club: Montevideo City Torque
- Market Value: £1,500,000
Summary: Siri, another Uruguayan forward, rose to prominence with Danubio, notably scoring a hat-trick at just 16 years old. This achievement earned him recognition as the youngest South American to achieve such a feat. He joined Montevideo City Torque in 2021, displaying promise for the future. However, a recent cruciate ligament tear sustained in a cup game against Maldonado on February 9, 2024, has sidelined him indefinitely, with his return date currently unknown. Despite this setback, Siri's potential remains undeniable, and we eagerly await his return to action.
5) Damián Pizarro
- Full Name: Damián Nicolás Pizarro Huenuqueo
- Date of Birth: March 28, 2005
- Nationality: Chilean
- Position: Forward
- Current Club: Colo-Colo
- Previous Clubs: Universidad de Chile
- Market Value: £7,000,000
Summary: Pizarro is an exciting emerging talent in Chilean football, renowned for his strength and scoring prowess. Pizarro began his career in the academy of Universidad de Chile before catching the attention of Colo-Colo's youth manager, Ariel Paolorossi. Pizarro's impressive trial performance secured him a spot at Colo-Colo in 2020. His performances, and recent goals, notably against Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores, have further solidified his place as a rising star in Chilean football. We understand he has just passed his medical at Udinese and is set to join the Italian side for a fee in the region of £6,000,000, seeing out the season at Colo-Colo before officially joining Le Zebrette on 1st July 2024.
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