🐣 This week’s rising star: Tochi Chukwuani 🇩🇰 | OneFootball

Every week, OneFootball introduces you to the new gems of world football. This Tuesday, we're taking you to Austria where a midfielder seems already ready to join a major league.

At just 22 years old, Tochi Chukwuani is establishing himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe. A pillar of Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga, the Dane occupies the role of number 8 on the left side, succeeding brilliantly to Malick Yalcouyé.

His powerful build (1m87) and his solidity on impact make him a formidable player in duels, capable of protecting his ball like few midfielders of his age.

Tochi Chukwuani particularly shines in transitions, where his speed and sense of positioning allow him to make a difference both in attack and defense. Technically gifted, he impresses with his ball control, his one-touch play and his ability to fluidify the game with quick combinations.

His vision of the game also allows him to find passes towards the surface, a valuable asset in Sturm Graz's offensive phases.

Defensively, he stands out for his activity in counter-pressing and his efficiency in duels, on the ground as well as in the air. Already a key player in the Danish U21 selection (20 caps, 3 goals), he is indispensable in his role as a box-to-box relay.

Physically strong, fast and intelligent in his use of the ball, Tochi Chukwuani already has the profile to take a step up and join a top 5 European league.

Tracked by Hoffenheim, the Wolves and a few French clubs this summer, Tochi Chukwuani will continue to hone his skills in the Bundesliga.

A complete and modern midfielder who is likely to make a name for himself in the coming years.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.

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