Scouting report: Stefan Strandberg, Rosenborg

Scandinavian Scouting

In five years time Stefan Strandberg has developed from being an important pawn in a chess game into a rock solid rook. The future seems ever so bright for the talented footballer When I summarize my predictions on player’s abilities it is often central defenders I am usually spot on about. Maybe it has something to do with my earlier role as a central defender during my playing days. I am not sure, but something is clearly helping me to understand what is needed to succeed at the highest level. The player has been a personal favorite for quite some time now. The first time I saw him in action was when I lived in Kristiansand several years ago. Strandberg was only 16/17 years old, but already a key player for his local team Mandalskameratene. The reason why I studied him intensely during this period was because a Norwegian top club was looking to strengthen their defense. I remember texting their sport director: “only 16/17 year old, but already good enough to make an impact at the highest level”. Stefan Strandberg didn’t get his deserved attention from any others than me during this period – what a shame when I […]

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