According to the latest information from the Serbian press, ASSE is in the process of reaching an agreement with Red Star Belgrade for the transfer of Ognjen Mimovic. We questioned Nelson, a Scout who has already observed the Serbian on several occasions.
According to Mozzart Sport, the main media in Serbia, ASSE is in advanced negotiations for the signing of young right-back Ognjen Mimovic. An amount of 8 million euros would even be mentioned. However, Red Star would like to wait until the end of the Champions League group stages to release their young player. While waiting, we contacted @NS Scout to better know this player who could join ASSE.
Profile d'Ognjen Mimovic
• Selection: Serbia U21
• Position: Right side
• Age: 20 years old, born 08/17/2004
• Club: Red Star Belgrade
“Ognjen Mimović, right back of Red Star Belgrade, is a player recognized for his quality of passes and his crosses. With excellent precision on his short passes, he favors axial solutions and can feed his teammates with both feet in short passes. Technically fine on his first touches, he excels in fixing an opponent to open up angles for passes or crosses. However, his dribbling remains perfect when it comes to it. to directly eliminate an opponent.
Mimović stands out for his numerous progressive runs and his ability to spill down the right flank, where he often exploits the outside of his foot along the line. However, he would benefit from better control of his ball handling by using the inside more and keeping the ball closer to him. Defensively, although he sometimes lacks reactivity in his close duels, he compensates with athletic power and mastery of body orientations. He still has to improve.”
A solid template
“With his large size (1.85 m) and balanced musculature, Mimovic has good speed, which he maintains even with the ball, despite limited acceleration. In the air, he has excellent relaxation, but barely to truly assert himself in duels, often content to hamper his opponents without having a decisive impact.
-Tactically, he mainly plays as a right back in a 4-2-3-1, but can also play a piston role in a five-man defense. He is capable of splitting effectively along the line or inserting himself into the half-spaces to realign the game in the offensive phase. Intelligent and lucid, Mimović often plays first line. He knows how to alternate between overflows and shifts to free up space for his teammates, but does not hesitate to contribute offensively.
Mentally, Mimović is very calm. He doesn't show any sign of annoyance on the pitch. A hard worker, he established himself thanks to an energy that he channels exclusively into his efforts.”
Progress expected
- Centres : If he is particularly comfortable when it comes to crossing from behind, he has more difficulty working the ball to make precise crosses.
- Defensive Returns : Although he has the speed to catch up, he sometimes lacks intensity and involvement in these situations.
- Counter-pressing : He often comes out out of time, creating space behind him and recovering few balls due to a lack of collective coordination.
- Aerial play : Despite his relaxation, he has difficulty really imposing himself in aerial duels, content to disrupt his opponents without taking possession of the balls.
“Mimović remains a promising player whose qualities make him a valuable asset for his team. While it is important to remember that he is only 20 years old, with a few adjustments, he could take a step forward and become a very high level.”
