A special report out of Belgium has compared the son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi, Kaye Furo, with Victor Osimhen.
According to a comprehensive scouting report by voetbalprimeur, Kaye Furo, 18, who has fired eight goals in the Belgian second division with ClubNXT, could go on to play for a top European club like Chelsea and Atalanta.
The full report:
Kaye Furo Tamuno Iyowuna
Country: Belgium
Second nationality: Nigeria
Date of birth: 06/02/2007
Place of birth: Belgium
Youth career: Royal Antwerp FC, Club Brugge (since 2017)
Current club: Club NXT
Shirt number: 87
Current national team: Belgium U19
Position: Centre-forward
Preferred foot: Right
Contract until: Jun 30, 2027
Furo’s strengths:
Physicality & Duel Strength: Difficult to move off the ball due to his strong build, wins many duels both in the air and on the ground.
Explosiveness & Depth: Combines speed with power and is a constant threat in transition moments due to his quick starts and vertical runs.
Finishing & Goal-Orientedness: Has an eye for goals and is efficient in finishing, both with his right foot and with his head.
Runs in Space: Has a good sense of when to start and creates a threat with his movements in the back of the defence.
Heading Strength: Dangerous in the air due to his height, timing and jumping ability, especially with crosses and set pieces. Mentality & work ethic: Shows hunger for goals and continues to work to develop further.
Furo’s work points:
Ball retention & combination play: Kaye Furo is physically strong, but can improve in retaining the ball under pressure and passing to teammates. His passability and combination play could be refined.
Small space technique: His strength and speed are weapons, but he sometimes lacks finesse in his handling under pressure, especially when making quick moves in tight spaces.
Left foot: His right foot is dominant, which makes him predictable in his finishing and passing. More variation with his left foot would make him more versatile.
Tactical awareness: His runs are direct and explosive, but he can improve in recognizing spaces and positioning himself against compact defenses.
Defensive work: To compete at the higher level, he needs to apply more consistent pressure and be more active in defending in collective pressing play.
Stamina: He is explosive, but needs to work on his physical load to maintain his intensity throughout the entire match.
Furo’s playing style:
Kaye Furo can be compared to Victor Osimhen in terms of playing style.
Scouting evaluation:
Physical: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8 stars)
Intelligence: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7 stars)
Technique: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7 stars)
Current ability: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7 stars)
Expectations of Furo
Considering his age and the skills he has already shown, Furo is considered one of the most promising talents in Club Brugge’s youth academy. His recent contract extension until 2027 underlines the club’s confidence in his potential and future contribution to the first team.
Short term:
Further development at Club NXT and substitutions at Club Brugge.
2-3 years:
Potential for a move to a sub-top competition such as the Eredivisie (e.g. Feyenoord, PSV) or the slightly more physical Bundesliga (e.g. Frankfurt, Dortmund).
+5 years:
When fully developed, a chance of a top competition such as Serie A (e.g. Atalanta) or Premier League (e.g. Brighton, Chelsea).
VoetbalPrimeur.be potential score: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8 stars)
Furo seems to be on the verge of a great career. With his potential, he can grow into a regular player in one of the top five leagues.
