Tadpoles To Watch - Centre Back 4...

The final centre-back to be chosen for Footie Frog's wonderkid squad is...

...Dmytro Chyhrynskiy (above, right - Zimbio images)

FactFile:           

Full Name:        Dmytro Anatoliyovych Chyhrynsky

Date of Birth:    November 7, 1986 (age 22)

Height:           6ft 3in

Club:             Shakhtar Donetsk

Position:         Centre-Back

Overview:

“The Ukrainian Beckenbauer” was recently tipped by IM Scouting to become a leading player in any top class team in the world. This, to anyone that has seen Chyhrynskyi play, is far from surprising. The cool Ukrainian centre-back oozes class, and despite his tender 22 years has racked up some 80 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk. He has a wealth of European football experience too, having competed in the Champions League at only 18 years of age, and having played many games in the soon-to-be Europa League. What is surprising, however, is that the reputation of this shining talent has only just started to filter across Europe. Semi-worshipped in his homeland, the name Chyhrynskyi (maybe because of it's spelling) has only recently popped up in the transfer rumour sections of websites and papers, with many fans looking baffled - by both who he his, and how to say his name. 

If you are a fan of one of the clubs linked with him - pray that he comes. Far from being the usual cheap European import, the commanding centre-back could bring much to any Premier League side. His speed, strength, aerial prowess and technique on the ball are all already of a Premier League standard, and with some 10 years to go until he reaches his peak, he would be an exceptional investment. A born leader, last season he was made vice-captain of the Orange and Blacks, and has retained this position, and if he remains at the Donbass Arena he is sure to become club captain in the not too distant future. 

Footie Frog can't see this happening however, as the publicity surrounding this man is increasing by the day. Last night his side beat Werder Bremen to add the UEFA Cup to his astonishing list of honours that already included the Ukrainian Premier League, the Ukrainian Cup, UEFA U-21 Championship Runner-Up Medal (and Team of the Tournament selection) and 15 international caps to date... It is only a matter of time before he is snatched from Shakhtar and soon this guy's name (or, more likely, his number) is going to be on everybody's lips.