According to a recent report by Sky Sports, Premier League giants Chelsea are said to be eyeing up a winter move for Russian international striker Fedor Chalov, provided that their transfer ban hearing yields a positive result. With the Blues said to be expecting a favourable verdict, they have already begun to make plans for January, and Chalov looks to be among the top names in that list.
Who Is Fedor Chalov?
This 21-year-old Russian striker has been the focal point of the CSKA Moscow attack-line for quite a while now, and despite still being in the process of developing and maturing, he’s showcased his qualities on multiple occasions over the years. He began his career at CSKA, as just a teenager, and has now been pushed into the highest level.
What Has Fedor Chalov Achieved At This Young Age?
The Russian striker was drafted to the first-team in the winter of 2017, and since making his way up the ranks, there’s been no stopping the youngster’s progress. Although he only managed six goals in both his first and second seasons at the highest level, the third campaign is what could be branded his ‘breakthrough year’.
During the 2018/19 Russian Premier Liga competition, the striker was officially given the first-choice striker’s role at the club, and he went on to feature in 30 league fixtures that year as well. Just 20-years old at the time, the youngster even managed to pick up a highly respectable 15 goal return. This campaign, he’s pulled on the famous CSKA shirt on 16 occasions and has managed to contribute with four goals and five assists to his name.
What Attributes Do Fedor Chalov Add To A Team?
A tall and physical striker who isn’t afraid to go into a challenge, Chalov has been the Russian league’s golden boy for the longest time now. He is an adept finisher in the box but is more than capable of finding the net from massive distances as well. Unlike many other Russian players, the youngster is often seen to be extremely calm and composed on the ball.
At the end of the day, he is a central-striker, and there’s no need even to question his qualities. A sharp dribbler and passer as well, the Russian striker is a massive threat from set-pieces, because of the clean manner in which he’s capable of heading the ball. He scores goals with both feet and makes some extremely smart turns in and around the final third. The youngster also has a poacher’s instinct that allows him to pop up the right places to tuck home some tap-ins.
Why Fedor Chalov Might Be A Good Addition To The Blues Front-Line?
Although Tammy Abraham has been a revelation since returning from his illustrious loan spell at Villa Park, the need for a potent and consistent second-choice striker is quite high. Despite Michy Batshuayi’s presence as well, there does seem to be certain insecurity surrounding the role. Chalov certainly hasn’t been tested in English waters yet. Still, considering what he’s able to do in Russia, he looks like the kind of player who could slot into the intensity of the Premier League rather seamlessly.
