<a href="https://www.archysport.com/2023/08/lecce-of-unknown-youngsters-from-krstovic-to-rafia-the-fruits-of-impeccable-scouting-first-page/" title="Lecce of 'unknown' youngsters: from Krstovic to Rafia, the fruits of impeccable scouting | First page”>Patrick Dorgu is finally exploding as expected: he already seems ready for the big leap, and there is a big Italian team already very strong on him
Sometimes a single match is enough to shine the spotlight on a hidden talent. Patrick Dorgu he experienced one of those moments in the recent match between his Lecce and Verona, in which he was the absolute protagonist. A goal scored, two goals disallowed for offside and two expulsions caused among the opponents: a devastating performance, which gave a clear signal of his potential.
In just ninety minutes, Dorgu demonstrated that he can be a player capable of making a difference, inevitably attracting the attention of the big names in Italian and international football. But who really is Patrick Dorgu, this young full-back who is making Lecce fans dream and who, at just 19 years old, is already in the sights of big clubs? Let’s retrace his journey and analyze how he reached these levels in such a short time.
Born in Denmark in 2004 From a Nigerian father and a Danish mother, Dorgu has shown passion and talent for football from a very young age, showing off notable qualities since his first steps in the Copenhagen youth team. It was he who noticed it and bet on him Pantaleo Corvinothe “guru” of market intuitions, who brought the very young Patrick to Lecce, certain that the southern Italian environment was the ideal ground for him to blossom. And the result is proving him right.
At just 19 years old, Patrick Dorgu has become a regular starter for the Salento team, establishing himself as one of the most interesting wingers in the entire Serie A. Born as a left back but showing himself much more at ease as a tall right winger, the young Dane has settled in quickly, integrating into Lecce’s game and showing a constant performance that convinced not only the fans, but also the experts. In his second season in the first team after a stint in the Lecce Primavera, Patrick has made 45 appearances so far, many of them as a defender, with 4 goals and 1 assist. Not bad for a fresh twenty-something.
Dorgu’s Technical Characteristics: A Mix of Speed and Strength
Patrick Dorgu is a full-back who stands out for rare qualities, especially for a young man of his age. Equipped with a lightning speedis capable of covering the entire flank, continuously offering himself in the offensive phase and quickly returning to defense to help the team. His strengths lie above all in his ability to cope one-on-one and in his physical resistance, which allows him to maintain a high pace of play throughout the match. Dorgu is a player who knows how to dare, is not afraid to face his opponents and often puts them in difficulty effective dribbling and changes of direction sudden.
However, like any young talent, he still has some areas to improve. In particular, the defensive phase requires greater attention, especially in narrow marking and tactical positioning. In some situations, his enthusiasm leads him to advance too much, leaving spaces that more experienced opponents could exploit. This is an aspect that the Lecce staff is working on, aware that Dorgu’s potential it is very high.
Unlike many young footballers of his generation, Patrick Dorgu is not very active on social media and tends to keep things to himself confidentiality about his private life. His Instagram account reflects a profile far from the media hype: few photos, often in sporting contexts, and no concession to details of his personal life. He is a boy who prefers to let his performances on the field speak for him, demonstrating a maturity and professionalism that are uncommon for a nineteen-year-old.
Transfer market, Dorgu’s future: Napoli in pole position, but watch out for the big foreign teams
And it is precisely for these qualities that Patrick Dorgu has come into the sights of several European teams. Napoli, in particular, seems to have bet heavily on himeager to find a young and promising left back who can take up the legacy of Olivera and especially Spinazzola, who seems to have now passed his best years. With a clue that many caught last Sunday, at the end of the match between Napoli and Lecce at the Maradona, when Antonio Conte was seen arguing at length with the young defender. A gesture that many have interpreted as a first step towards a possible negotiation. It is clear that Napoli sees in Dorgu a profile in which to invest.
But there is no shortage of suitors abroad either: several English and German teams they are looking for a left back and have already sent scouts to follow him closely. Lecce’s hope is to be able to keep him at least until the end of the season, to complete his growth path in an environment in which he feels comfortable and in which he has the opportunity to play continuously.
For Napoli and the other interested teams, it will be crucial to succeed block Dorgu as early as Januarysecuring the young full-back but allowing him to remain on loan in Lecce until June. This strategy could be fundamental to ensure that Danish talent continues to grow without pressure, in a team that knows and values him. In the past, many young players have been “burned” by hasty transfers: for Dorgu, however, the period at Lecce could be the key to becoming a complete player ready for big stages.
