Rodrigo Battaglia

(Huracán)

Age: 19

The shining light in a very poor Huracán team, Battaglia is a defensive midfielder like his illustrious namesake Sebastian Battaglia at Boca. He is not related to the Boca version, though does see him as one of his idols. Rodrigo plays the traditional Argentinian ‘5’ role will aplomb. He is is a savvy defender who covers the centre-backs shrewdly. He is also comfortable enough on the ball to facilitate the attacking flow of his team. Battaglia was one of the standout performers for Argentina at the recent Sudamericano Sub-20 tournament in Peru. The young pacman seems to have a fiery, strong temperament, and will no doubt learn a great deal of resolve at the relegation threatened outfit he currently plies his trade for. Once he bulks up physically, he will be an imposing presence in the middle of the pitch, and a contender for future national team squads. Remember the name.