Devante Cole

The son of Manchester United legend Andy Cole is now one of rival club Manchester City's brightest young prospects. 

Devante Cole is following in his father's footsteps playing as a clinical striker. He was on loan at Barnsley FC until the 5th of January. He made 23 appearances for The Tykes since joining the League One side in August and provided seven goals, the second highest goal tally for the team. 

Last season, as an 18 year old he played with Manchester City's under-19 squad in the UEFA Youth League. He led the team in scoring with six goals and helped them get to the quarter finals before being knocked out by runners up Benfica. 

Devante has some characteristics in his style of play that are similar to that of his father Andy. Certainly the poacher trait has been passed on. Devante has a knack for finding himself in the right place in and around the penalty area. It's one thing to find yourself in the right spot but then Devante has the ability to finish with both feet and he his a strong aerial presence too. 

He stands at 6ft 1" and he is physically strong. His long strides contribute to what might be his biggest attribute at this time, his pace. Devante has the ability to run onto long balls and through passes with his speed. If there is anything for Devante to work on it's his hold up play and close control.

Come the end of the season it will be interesting to see where Devante is at. Can he progress through the ranks at Man City, will he be sent out on loan again or by this time next year will he be signed permanently to a new club. 

You can never know a player's ceiling when it comes to their talent but one thing is for sure, Devante Cole is cut out to be a top professional footballer.

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