Some Italian pundits compare the Fiorentina pearl to Roberto Baggio for his poise and mastery of the ball.
Others claim the 23-year-old is like Gianfranco Zola, because he operates closer to the goal than the divine Ponytail did. No one disputes his class.
Jo-Jo, as he is known in Italy, grew up an Andriy Shevchenko fan, and can play striker, behind a centre-forward, on either flank or midfield. Impeccable technique, finishing, range of passing and fine vision underpin his flexibility.
Primarily right-footed, defenders should refrain from showing him onto his ‘weak’ boot. There isn’t one. And if that sounds too good to be true, Jo-Jo is a pacy, sinuous dribbler, despite being a shade over six feet tall.
“I like to play as an attacking midfielder, I like space and a lot of the ball,” says the starlet. Last season Jovetic played in several roles for Fiorentina, including second striker, centrally in an attacking trident and on the right wing.
The ability to switch with teammates, create from out wide, profit from flick-ons and time runs into the box would make him a valuable commodity