Manchester City could soon get their hands on Allen Obando as the City Football Group take a look at the Barcelona SC wonderkid.
It was South American journalist César Luis Merlo who revealed that the City Football Group are keen to sign the exciting teenager.
If a deal happens – and Manchester City are interested – then Pep Guardiola’s side would have first dibs on the talent ahead of the likes of Girona and other sides in the City Football Group.
So, who is the City Football Group target Allen Obando? Let’s take a look…
Who is Allen Obando?
Well, the 17-year-old is a very exciting prospect.
Obando scored his first professional goal on just his fifth appearance in senior football in a 2-1 win against Deportivo back in September, netting the equaliser before assisting his side’s winner.
According to the wonderkid’s Wikipedia page, he remarkably stands at 6 ft 6in – which is amazing for someone so young.
From watching footage of the South American starlet, his pace across the ground despite his lanky frame caught the eye, while he also appears to be a very tenacious forward who loves to get stuck in.
What position does Allen Obando play?
Obando is a centre-forward.
While some attackers are able to play anywhere across the frontline nowadays, the City Football Group target is a throwback to a proper No.9 – due to his dominance in the air and impressive holdup play.
Allen Obando’s stats
Barcelona SC
Appearances: 5
Goals: 1
Assists: 0
Yellow Cards: 3
Red Cards: 0
Minutes: 95
Ecuador Under-17
Caps: 10
Goals: 5
Assists: 1
Yellow Cards: 1
Red Cards: 1
Minutes: 763
Allen Obando profile
Full name: Allen Aldair Obando Ayoví
Age: 17
Height: 6ft 6in (2.00m)
Nationality: Ecuador
Place of birth: Esmeraldas
Date of birth: June 13th 2006
Club: Barcelona SC
Position: Striker
