Artem Stepanov is a Ukrainian striker born on 23/02/2007 (18) in Lutsk, Volyn Oblast. He is 192cm tall and weighs 88kg. He grew up playing football in Shakhtar's youth ranks. He is currently part of FC Utrecht's first team (on loan from Bayer Leverkusen). The player mainly acts as a center-forward in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation.
From a physical standpoint, Artem Stepanov has a well-structured physique, with above-average height and a high center of gravity. He is a balanced athlete with defined musculature. The player also has good agility, balance, and coordination. Moreover, Stepanov has an excellent jump. The striker is mobile and very fast despite his build: he has great ball progression.
Artem Stepanov is a center-forward, and his preferred foot is his right foot. He has an excellent shot (power and precision). He also has acrobatic skills and very good timing (making the striker a threat in the penalty area). The player also has an excellent header, which he uses both to score and to make precise passes to his teammates. He has very good finishing and seems to have the "killer instinct". On the other hand, even if the player has good basic technique, he needs to improve his ball control and dribbling. Moreover, Artem Stepanov has to work on his passing and game vision, even though he can already make layoff passes, one-two passes, and make assists.
During the possession phase, Artem Stepanov is a striker who loves attacking the depth and playing on the shoulder of the last defender. During offensive transitions, he tries off-the-ball runs behind the center-back or progressive carries to exploit his pace. He also stays in touch with his opponent, using his body to take position, defending the ball, and playing as a pivot (He is often targeted with long balls), even if the player has to improve his link-up play.
During the non-possession phase, he is not very involved; he does not press much, but thanks to his physique, he is very useful in defending the ball and on set pieces.
From a mental standpoint, Artem Stepanov is a highly committed player who shows a deep sense of belonging to the game and the club. His passion and attachment to the shirt are clearly visible in his celebrations. On the pitch, he is a tenacious competitor with strong character, showing a level of maturity rare for a player of his age.
Artem Stepanov has shown himself to be a strong prospect as a young striker. With improvements in decision-making and link-up play, he has the potential to become a very good center-forward. In today's game, a comparable player with a similar profile is certainly Erling Haaland.
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From a physical standpoint, Artem Stepanov has a well-structured physique, with above-average height and a high center of gravity. He is a balanced athlete with defined musculature. The player also has good agility, balance, and coordination. Moreover, Stepanov has an excellent jump. The striker is mobile and very fast despite his build: he has great ball progression.
Artem Stepanov is a center-forward, and his preferred foot is his right foot. He has an excellent shot (power and precision). He also has acrobatic skills and very good timing (making the striker a threat in the penalty area). The player also has an excellent header, which he uses both to score and to make precise passes to his teammates. He has very good finishing and seems to have the "killer instinct". On the other hand, even if the player has good basic technique, he needs to improve his ball control and dribbling. Moreover, Artem Stepanov has to work on his passing and game vision, even though he can already make layoff passes, one-two passes, and make assists.
During the possession phase, Artem Stepanov is a striker who loves attacking the depth and playing on the shoulder of the last defender. During offensive transitions, he tries off-the-ball runs behind the center-back or progressive carries to exploit his pace. He also stays in touch with his opponent, using his body to take position, defending the ball, and playing as a pivot (He is often targeted with long balls), even if the player has to improve his link-up play.
During the non-possession phase, he is not very involved; he does not press much, but thanks to his physique, he is very useful in defending the ball and on set pieces.
From a mental standpoint, Artem Stepanov is a highly committed player who shows a deep sense of belonging to the game and the club. His passion and attachment to the shirt are clearly visible in his celebrations. On the pitch, he is a tenacious competitor with strong character, showing a level of maturity rare for a player of his age.
Artem Stepanov has shown himself to be a strong prospect as a young striker. With improvements in decision-making and link-up play, he has the potential to become a very good center-forward. In today's game, a comparable player with a similar profile is certainly Erling Haaland.
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