Christian McFarlane

[RodneyRodney]

Let's bring this apologizing business to a screeching halt. No reason to keep your foot off the pedal and stop posting transfer news

Maybe he'll have an accelerated path to the first XI

 

[It could have been 10]

If this kid is as good as people are saying & as fast as Mbappe we could have our very own Alphonso Davies.

 

[mattcity5]

If this kid is as good as people are saying & as fast as Mbappe we could have our very own Alphonso Davies.

I'm thinking he's potentially the Walker replacement in maybe 2 years (in terms of being the lightning fast safety-net against transitions). Would be a big ask of him to develop that quickly, but there's a chance.

 

[richards30]

If this kid is as good as people are saying & as fast as Mbappe we could have our very own Alphonso Davies.

Was just about to post the very same thing mate!

 

[kingn6]

Sounds like writer for Family Guy or Simpsons

 

[southamptonblue]

Per reports he is second coming of Ashley Cole in terms in playing ability

Fast, good on the ball, can dribble, seems he has a good head on the shoulders, would be perfect wing back in 3-4-3 system

I don’t have info on his defending tho

If he's even "going" to be anywhere close to Ashley Cole, he would be playing regularly in the MSL currently.....it's beyond poor.

 

[mattcity5]

If he's even "going" to be anywhere close to Ashley Cole, he would be playing regularly in the MSL currently.....it's beyond poor.

Not for a 17 year old it isn't. Kids need bringing through carefully whatever league or level.

A prospect though, that's all at the moment. A lot of development undoubtedly needs to happen, but he is highly thought of.

Christian McFarlane makes Guardian's "Next Generation 2024"

The 17-year-old New York City FC fullback was named among the "60 of the best young talents in world football" just one week after making MLS "22 Under 22" list.

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