🐣 This week’s rising star: Andrija Maksimović 🇷🇸 | OneFootball

Every week, OneFootball introduces you to the new gems of world football. This Tuesday, we're taking you to Serbia to discover a playmaker who could soon be moving up to the top level: Andrija Maksimović (spoiler: some rumors are sending him to PSG).

A Serbian playmaker, left-footed, technically skilled... it's hard not to make the obvious comparison with a certain Dušan Tadić. Today, we're introducing you to the youngest goalscorer and assist provider in the history of the Belgrade derby.

Trained at the Red Star academy, Maksimović quickly established himself as one of the most promising attacking midfielders of his generation, thanks to his vision, silky left foot, and calmness in the final 30 meters.

Able to play as a 10 or on the right wing, the 17-year-old prodigy has already been involved in 14 goals this season, TCC (8 goals, 6 assists).

An international since last October, Maksimović became the youngest player to wear the Serbian jersey in an official match.

A bright future awaits him, even if (and this is only natural) he still has several areas for improvement.

At the moment, he lacks a bit of explosiveness, which penalizes him in one-on-one situations. He also needs to physically toughen up to be able to repeat his efforts throughout a match. Moreover, if his left foot is perfectly tuned, his right foot leaves something to be desired.

These "weaknesses" don't cool down the various European suitors who want to attract him. Among them: PSG, who would be in pole position to sign him according to various sources. A fairly logical track after the failure of the Mastantuono deal.

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