Player Analysis: Samuel Chukwueze

Since winning the 2015 U-17 World Cup with Nigeria, Samuel Chukwueze has emerged into one of the brightest attacking talents in Spanish football, earning comparisons to legendary Dutch winger Arjen Robben. But just how good is the Nigerian prodigy and what does he need to improve upon in order to cement a starting spot in Villarreal's line-up?

Overview

Manager Javier Calleja used Chukwueze in a variety of 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, and 4-4-2 formations this season, with the majority of his performances coming on the right flank, although he has been deputized on the left as well as in the #10 position.

He failed to consolidate a starting spot under Calleja, finding himself behind the pecking order of Moi Gómez and Gerardo Moreno. However, with Unai Emery replacing Calleja at the end of the season, it's likely that he'll have even more opportunities to impress in 2020/21.