Psg is year after year a protagonist in the transfer windows, either by acquiring players for their squad or by transferring their players to other teams. Despite that, Psg is making a great effort to improve its academy, and every year a new rising star appears in its youth teams. This is the case with Ilyes Housni.
Ilyes Housni is a 17-year-old striker (14/05/2005) born in Créteil, who currently plays for PSG U19 and is part of the French U18 national team. The young striker has been a key player in PSG's great campaign in the Uefa Youth League, having scored a total of 6 goals and provided 2 assists in the 4 games played, having some incredible performances.
Housni starts as a center forward, being one of the main attacking threats of PSG U19. Due to his characteristics, he can adapt to other positions. His good vision and ability to link up with his teammates allow him to play as an offensive playmaker, while his pace and good technical skills can allow him to play as a winger on both sides.
His infallible eye for goal is a highlight of his game. His positioning is key here, as he always finds the best spot inside the penalty area. Housni has a great finishing ability, being clinical in 1v1 opportunities against the goalkeeper, being able to shoot with both feet.
But Housni is much more than a regular goalscorer, working hard to provide optimal situations for his teammates. Ilyes is very important in his team for supporting the midfield. When the team struggles to build, it is common to see him receiving the ball near the center of the field. In that situation his outstanding first touch allows him to turn right or left and give a vertical pass to a teammate attacking the space he has created.
His movement off the ball is another great aspect of his game. His team tries to build from defense, drawing pressure from opponents and pushing them forward. His tactical intelligence allows him to detect spaces and attack them, providing a clear and direct alternative of play. Moreover, in this transition-based style of play, Housni does not hesitate to try to beat his man, showing great personality and dribbling ability. In this way, Housni is a player who would fit perfectly both in a combinative team with the ball and in a direct style of play alongside a reference striker.
One aspect to work on in order to perform at the highest level could be the physical aspect. Despite being quick and explosive, an improvement in his real strength and power can complete his potential profile, allowing him to win more duels and improve his quality in protecting the ball.
Ilyes Housni is showing great quality and determination in the first few games of this season. Surely Psg is closely following the evolution of the players, and he can make an appearance in the first team dynamic, now that they are rethinking the option of having a pure '9'.
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Ilyes Housni is a 17-year-old striker (14/05/2005) born in Créteil, who currently plays for PSG U19 and is part of the French U18 national team. The young striker has been a key player in PSG's great campaign in the Uefa Youth League, having scored a total of 6 goals and provided 2 assists in the 4 games played, having some incredible performances.
Housni starts as a center forward, being one of the main attacking threats of PSG U19. Due to his characteristics, he can adapt to other positions. His good vision and ability to link up with his teammates allow him to play as an offensive playmaker, while his pace and good technical skills can allow him to play as a winger on both sides.
His infallible eye for goal is a highlight of his game. His positioning is key here, as he always finds the best spot inside the penalty area. Housni has a great finishing ability, being clinical in 1v1 opportunities against the goalkeeper, being able to shoot with both feet.
But Housni is much more than a regular goalscorer, working hard to provide optimal situations for his teammates. Ilyes is very important in his team for supporting the midfield. When the team struggles to build, it is common to see him receiving the ball near the center of the field. In that situation his outstanding first touch allows him to turn right or left and give a vertical pass to a teammate attacking the space he has created.
His movement off the ball is another great aspect of his game. His team tries to build from defense, drawing pressure from opponents and pushing them forward. His tactical intelligence allows him to detect spaces and attack them, providing a clear and direct alternative of play. Moreover, in this transition-based style of play, Housni does not hesitate to try to beat his man, showing great personality and dribbling ability. In this way, Housni is a player who would fit perfectly both in a combinative team with the ball and in a direct style of play alongside a reference striker.
One aspect to work on in order to perform at the highest level could be the physical aspect. Despite being quick and explosive, an improvement in his real strength and power can complete his potential profile, allowing him to win more duels and improve his quality in protecting the ball.
Ilyes Housni is showing great quality and determination in the first few games of this season. Surely Psg is closely following the evolution of the players, and he can make an appearance in the first team dynamic, now that they are rethinking the option of having a pure '9'.
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