Style of play
Like all great strikers, Chido Obi-Martin is obsessed with scoring goals.
One of his former coaches remarked, “His greatest characteristic and challenge is that he really wants to score goals.”
He can produce different types of finishes, a sign of a great striker, similar to his new coach Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Whether he is dinking the keeper, finding the corner from the edge of the box, or scoring in a one-on-one situation, Obi-Martin seems to always find the net.
Chido Obi-Martin is also extremely physically dominant.
With a robust frame and pace to match, he can overpower youth sides, which explains his unbelievable scoring record.
This physicality can sometimes raise concerns when translating youth talent to first-team success, but Obi-Martin appears well-equipped to make that leap.
There were initial worries that his physical dominance might overshadow his technical abilities.
However, his Denmark youth coach has said, “Right now he is really dominant because of his physique, but I don’t think that is the only reason.”
Although Obi-Martin is a powerful runner, he is also exceptional in tight spaces, showcasing brilliant footwork and an acute awareness of his surroundings.
While he may need to improve his hold-up play, at just 16 years old and already physically dominant, he has ample time to develop this aspect of his game.
Obi-Martin’s greatest strength, however, is his ability to create separation for a shot.
This skill is what separates the elite from the good.
Take Kylian Mbappe, often considered the best player in the world.
Many of Mbappe’s goals come from quickly shifting and maintaining balance to find a yard of space for a finish.
Obi-Martin has already shown this ability and will be eager to keep improving at it.
Obi-Martin possesses all the qualities needed to succeed in first-team football, and Carrington will be the ideal place for him to continue his development.
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