Jano Ananidze

[Joehannes]

I've never seen him play personally, but a)have always wanted to make one of these threads, and b)there's been a bit of talk on twitter from those who should know (commentators, scouts etc..) that he's top class.

Only 20, has been nominated for this year's 'Golden Boy' award, attacking midfielder, Georgian, and his surname ends with 'dze', so for those of a certain vintage...

As for those who watch a fair bit of Russian football, is he worth a punt? A worthy alternative to the now seemingly elusive Isco? Oh, he plays for Spartak Moscow.

Forgot the obligatory youtube clips:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GZ-Rj1_p14[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw-jkLBz6g8[/youtube]

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Looks ok but standard of footballers he is up against look mediocre.

 

[ecmurphy]

Doesn't look quite ready for the top flight. Also, maybe we should pick up other positions besides attacking midfielders. We already have enough.