Scouting Report: Radek Vitek
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Radek Vitek is a Czech goalkeeper born on 24/10/2003 (22) in Vsetin. He is 198cm tall and weighs 92kg. He grew up playing football for Olomouc’s youth academy and was then acquired by Manchester United U18. This year played for Bristol City on loan. His natural position is goalkeeper.




From a physical standpoint, Radek Vitekis is an ecto-mesomorph. He has a well-structured physique, with above-average height and a high center of gravity. The player has a strong build and well-developed musculature. He is a very good athlete with great agility and coordination. Radek Vitek has great body control despite his height. 

Radek Vitek is a right-footed goalkeeper. The player has good basic technique and ball control but has to improve in his passing accuracy and playmaking. He has great kicking power but leans toward safety. On the other hand, he has an incredible and precise hand throw. He also has excellent shot-stopping abilities: He is great at close-range saves and shots inside the box (but is also effective at long-range saves). He also has great reflexes, positioning awareness, and shows aerial dominance (he is a highly proactive cross-catcher). Moreover, he excels in 1vs1, where he stays upright as long as possible and smothers angles efficiently. Radek Vitek is a modern-sweeper keeper who actively sweeps outside his penalty box to intercept long balls.

Radek Vitek demonstrates mental stability and a strong personality. He shows passion and a gritty approach. Despite his youth, he firmly leads the defense with clear verbal cues and gestures. On the other hand, he occasionally suffers from lapses in concentration during 90 minutes, especially during quiet matches. Moreover, he has to be more efficient and confident in his technical abilities, especially when he is pressed. 

As for the player's overall rating, Radek Vitek proved to be an excellent prospect with room for improvement: He stands out above all for his shot-stopping and reflexes, although he could improve his passing skills and concentration during the match. This Czech goalkeeper has the qualities necessary to become an excellent goalkeeper. A player with a similar profile in today's game is Courtois. 

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