Once they cross 17 years of age, true teat of their talent is gauged when they train, play learn with senior players including foreign players at club level and in leagues / tournaments
Just playing and scoring against footballers of similar age is not enough
Chhetri Bhutia were scoring against big boys when they were 19
This is excellent news! The AIFFshould initiate a programme to get our u16 NT to play in the u18 youth league of either Germany, England, France or Spain. That way our boys will get continuous game time throughout year against quality opponents. Also they'll learn more about tactics and get better coaching. Plus scouts can spot them. I really hope our boys shine on this Spanish tour and get noticed by scouts.
That will cost way too much and AIFF has already done this briefly in the past with Anirudh Thapa's batch..That team also played in an ASEAN league.. it also needs good agreement from those countries..similar to this Malaysia U-17 spent a season in Slovakia..not sure how much they benefitted from that. ATM analyzing and working with our team is ideal before the Asian cup. Good learning for Bibiano as well. Hoepfully the team plays Atletico juniors a couple of times and who knows they pick up future contracts
This is excellent news! The AIFFshould initiate a programme to get our u16 NT to play in the u18 youth league of either Germany, England, France or Spain. That way our boys will get continuous game time throughout year against quality opponents. Also they'll learn more about tactics and get better coaching. Plus scouts can spot them. I really hope our boys shine on this Spanish tour and get noticed by scouts.
Our players will be kicked out of these leagues for being age frauds. Foriegn coaches find out soon.
When India U-15 travelled to USA one American coach in IMG academy told an Indian young coach to shave so he can pass as an India U-15 player.
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Sorry guys. I feel it's too much of discussion on overage in this thread. Want to conclude/end this topic here.
https://twitter.com/arunfoot/status/1618944815256993792?s=46&t=nSuavTXdoNxMrTIA7o5GdQ
Just playing and scoring against footballers of similar age is not enough
Chhetri Bhutia were scoring against big boys when they were 19
ATM analyzing and working with our team is ideal before the Asian cup. Good learning for Bibiano as well. Hoepfully the team plays Atletico juniors a couple of times and who knows they pick up future contracts
When India U-15 travelled to USA one American coach in IMG academy told an Indian young coach to shave so he can pass as an India U-15 player.