Thread by @SerbFootyScout

#Scouting: Stefan Bajčetić (18, CDM)

Shows maturity & composure way beyond his age. Add the anticipation, mobility, ball-winning, passing & it's easy to see why he's an elite talent.

Still far from a finished product, though.

As for 🇷🇸. It's not over until he rejects Piksi.

Bajčetić's main quality is how well he handles pressure, or pausa, often inviting it to create space.

Well-thought-out openings, goes against the flow of his opponent, can dribble his way out of trouble, smart body feints, 1st time passes. You name it.

Bajčetić already has an impressive read of the game. As he gains more experience & his reaction time further improves, he'll become an interception machine.

The same goes for ball-winning, once he gains the strength & firmness he now sometimes lacks.

Bajčetić mostly keeps play flowing, with short, quick passes, but when given time has the range & ability to play quality switches & long balls.

There's also potential there for a more progressive role from deep, both with carries & distribution.

It's not all sunshine & rainbows, however. Bajčetić at times still shows nativity with his aggressive closing down, which gets exploited by good players.

He also lacks strength & sometimes conviction, in duels, while shielding, or tackling.

It's clear Bajčetić is an elite talent in a very demanding & important position. His composure alone makes him a unicorn.

However, even he'll need time & patience. City was a great test which showed just that. But I do believe we're looking one of the best 6s of the future.