Unveiling c. dessers: The Next Big Thing in Nigerian Football
Nigeria has a rich history when it comes to producing world-class football players. From the legendary Jay-Jay Okocha to the current superstar Victor Osimhen, Nigerians have always had a strong presence in the international football scene. And now, there is a new name that is making waves in the world of football – c. dessers.
Born on December 8th, 1994, Cyril Dessers, popularly known as c. dessers, is a Nigerian-Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian club KRC Genk and the Nigerian national team. Despite being born and raised in Belgium, c. dessers chose to represent his father’s country – Nigeria – at an international level.
Discover c. dessers: From Early Beginnings to Professional Career
Cyril Dessers began his youth career at KFC Heur Tongeren before moving on to join OH Leuven’s youth academy in 2006 at the age of 12. He made his professional debut for OH Leuven in 2014 and quickly established himself as one of their key players.
In January 2017, he joined NAC Breda on loan and helped them secure promotion to Eredivisie (Dutch top-flight) with his impressive performance that season. After another successful loan spell with FC Utrecht in 2019-2020 season where he scored 15 goals and provided five assists, c. dessers was signed by Belgian club KRC Genk for €4 million.
Since joining KRC Genk, c.dessers has continued to impress with his goal-scoring abilities and has become an integral part of the team. He has also made his debut for the Nigerian national team in a friendly match against Tunisia in October 2020, where he scored a goal.
c. dessers – A Complete Striker with Impressive Stats
At just 26 years of age, c.dessers has already made a name for himself as one of the top strikers in Belgian football. Standing at 6 feet tall, he possesses great physical attributes and is known for his excellent positioning and finishing abilities inside the box.
In the 2019-2020 season with FC Utrecht, c.dessers finished as the joint-top scorer in Eredivisie with 15 goals and also provided five assists. He also had an impressive conversion rate of 28%, which is among the best in Europe’s top leagues.
Apart from his goal-scoring abilities, c.dessers is also known for his excellent work rate and ability to create chances for his teammates. He has proven to be a complete striker who can hold up play, link-up with midfielders, and make intelligent runs into space.
Pros / Cons of Signing c. dessers
Pros:
1) Great goal-scoring record – With an impressive goal-scoring record at every club he has played for, c.dessers brings a lot of attacking threat to any team.
2) Versatile – Can play as a lone striker or as part of a front two.
3) Young and promising – At just 26 years old, c.dessers still has plenty of room for improvement and can become an even better player.
4) Experienced in both Belgian and Dutch leagues – Having played in both Belgian Pro League and Eredivisie, c.dessers brings valuable experience to any team.
Cons:
1) Lack of experience at top-level European football – Although he has been impressive in the Belgian and Dutch leagues, c.dessers is yet to prove himself at the highest level of European football.
2) Needs to improve his aerial ability – Standing at 6 feet tall, c.dessers has room for improvement in his heading ability.
FAQs about c. dessers
Q: What is c. dessers’ current market value?
A: According to Transfermarkt, c.dessers’ current market value is €4 million.
Q: Has c. dessers played for any other national team before Nigeria?
A: No, Nigeria is the first national team that c.dessers has represented at an international level.
Q: What are some of the key strengths of c. dessers’ game?
A: Some of the key strengths of c.dessers include his excellent positioning and finishing abilities, as well as his work rate and ability to create chances for teammates.
Q: Is there any potential for c. dessers to play in other top European leagues?
A: With his impressive performances so far, there is a high possibility that he could attract interest from other top European leagues in the future.
In conclusion, it’s safe to say that we can expect big things from this rising star –c. dessers – in Nigerian football. With his impressive goal-scoring record and all-around abilities as a striker, he has the potential to become one of Nigeria’s greatest football exports in recent years. As he continues to develop and improve, we can only hope that he will bring more success and glory for both KRC Genk and Nigerian national team – Devs Sporty Bet fans surely have something exciting to look forward to!