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Still, I'm curious what methodology scouts and other talent evaluators use to project the ceiling of young players such as Bergvall. Yes, he looks great against the Swedish top-flight as a 17-year-old. But he wouldn't look that good if he were playing against PL players. So how do we know that he will continue to improve to the point that he will look this good in the PL ? Is it just his age? Or are there other factors? It looks like he has great vision and a mature work ethic, and strong family support, which are all plusses. But what about physical characteristics? How do scouts assess whether a young player will continue to grow faster and stronger, and is not already close to their natural peak?
Signings from the Swedish league to the bigger clubs in the Premier League are very rare.
The below shows dribbles per 90 for players in his position.
This is not normal for a 17 year old kid.