7.8.13

One To Watch - Yannick Bolasie


Yannick Bolasie - Crystal Palace


Winger/Forward
Age: 24
Games/Goals 12-13: 48 games/ 3 goals


Yannick Bolasie is the ultimate rags to riches story in the Premier League nowadays. He's come from the Maltese Premier League where he played for Floriana after coming through the Rushden and Diamonds youth academy, to representing Crystal Palace in the Premier League this coming season.


The pacy winger is set to be the man to replace golden boy Wilfried Zaha after his move to champions Manchester United this summer. Last season he started the majority of the games alongside Zaha, bagging 3 goals and 8 assists en route to Palace's promotion. However he was dropped for the playoff ties, and will now have to fight for his spot with Zaha gone.

The powerful Congo international is a firm fan favourite too, having been raised in London for most of his life. With his clothing range and catchphrase "Karmmmm" gaining popularity at a glaring rate, fans and pundits alike are set to have him in their sights ready for the new season.

@Pets93 

"His most obvious asset is that he's quick & very powerful. Ridiculously strong on the ball too. The amount of CBs I've seen him hold off who are much bigger than him is crazy! Also, his dribbling skills are very strong & he has a few skills in his locker. A good example of what he's all about is Zaha's goal at Selhurst Park vs Huddersfield."

@DPugh2392
"He is a good player , he has lot to live up to though  if he wants to be the next Zaha. But he has the talent to do it and  I think this year he will shine through as a Palace player and be known as a legend at the club just like Wilf was."

@ReubenPinder
"Bolasie was one of the most exciting Championship attackers to watch last season. His crossing ability, as shown in the Play-Off Semi against Brighton for Zaha's first, will be a threat, especially with Dwight Gayle's head to aim for. South London is hoping he steps up to the plate and replaces Wilfried Zaha as their offensive talisman."

Written by @dmf180593 & Quotes by @CWillis7

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