As the UEFA Europa League continues to throw up surprises and excitement, one player who’s been making waves in the competition is Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nigerian right-back, Nnamdi Collins. The 21-year-old has been impressing with his pace, power, and versatility, and it’s no surprise that he’s caught the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs.
According to sources, scouts from Barcelona, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Leicester City were all in attendance at the MCH Arena on Thursday night to watch Collins in action against FC Midtjylland. And while the Nigerian defender may have been disappointed to score an own goal in the 48th minute, his overall performance was still impressive enough to suggest that he’s got a bright future ahead of him.
“Collins is a talented young player with a lot of potential,” said a scout from one of the interested clubs. “He’s got a lot of pace and power, and he’s comfortable playing in a variety of positions. We’re definitely keeping an eye on him.”
Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner was also full of praise for Collins, who has been a regular starter for the German club in recent weeks. “Nnamdi Collins is a player with a lot of potential,” said Glasner. “He’s still young and learning, but he’s got a lot of quality and he’s always willing to learn. We’re happy to have him in our squad.”
Collins’s own goal may have been a setback, but it’s unlikely to deter the interest of top European clubs. With his pace, power, and versatility, the Nigerian right-back is definitely one to watch in the future.
“Collins is a player who’s got a lot of attributes that are desirable in a modern full-back,” said former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville. “He’s got pace, power, and he’s comfortable playing in a variety of positions. If he can continue to develop and improve, he’s got a great chance of making it to the top.”
As Collins continues to impress for Eintracht Frankfurt, it’s likely that the interest from top European clubs will only continue to grow. Whether he’ll eventually make the move to one of these clubs remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Nnamdi Collins is a player to watch in the future.
“Nnamdi Collins is a player who’s got a lot of potential,” said former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown. “He’s still young and learning, but he’s got a lot of quality and he’s always willing to learn. If he can continue to develop and improve, he’s got a great chance of making it to the top.”
With his pace, power, and versatility, Nnamdi Collins is definitely one to watch in the future. And as the interest from top European clubs continues to grow, it’s likely that we’ll be seeing a lot more of this talented young defender in the years to come.
