Croatia continues to be a nursery rich in talent. The last on the list is the central defender born in 2008 Raul Kumar, an athlete who stands out for his ability to read the game and his refined technique, so much so that he has attracted the interest of numerous top Italian clubs and beyond. Standing 190cm at the age of 16, capable with both feet and possessing a very mature playing style, the 16-year-old has earned the attention of all the top-level scouts. Kumar plays for NK Istra, where he is captain of the U-17 team and is often called up by the Croatian U-16 national team.
His skills, as told by his agent Nikola Gaćeša in an interview, have attracted the attention of two top Italian clubs, as well as three other European clubs. Elegant in ball possession and dominant in the air, this 2008 class represents the prototype of the modern defender. Meanwhile, the first team coach, the Italian Paolo Tramezzani, has included the young talent in the senior team’s training sessions: who knows, he might be able to give him a taste of Serie A with a view to a possible transfer.
First name: Raul Kumar
Date of birth: February 6, 2008
Nationality: Croatian
Role: central defender
Squad: NK Istra
It looks like: Igor Tudor
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