Signed as another one of the raft of young Portuguese talent at Molineux, Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto is a real livewire. Coming through the vaunted Braga youth system, he spent time in Italy at Lazio before arriving in England. After a slow start to his time in the country, though, Neto has become one of the foremost exciting attacking players in the Premier League.
Zippy and decisive on the ball, the 21-year-old shows vision, decision making, and matchday understanding far beyond what most would have expected.
What makes Pedro Neto worth watching?
For one, he has successfully played out wide, up front, and in central midfield whilst continually delivering great performances. In fact, some of his best games in the team have actually arrived from a central role. His off the ball movement, dribbling with pace, and ability to pass and finish under contest is one of the most exciting things about Neto.
His pace is one thing, but Neto makes a difference with his ability to drive on and off the ball, his ability to cut in behind defenders, and his interesting array of finishes from slotted finishes to blasted curlers.
Things to improve for Pedro Neto
Really, the only thing Neto needs to add to his game is even more goals and assists. He works hard enough going back the way for a ‘luxury’ player, arguably more than many would have expected. He gets his team involved in the game, he gets the team up the pitch, and he can take a set-piece. If Neto could double his already impressive goals and assists tally, he would be well on his way to being the best player at Wolves.
Given his age and his massive improvement under Nuno Espirito Santo, more development is an absolute certainty.