Three Players To Watch In 2021 On Toronto FC

REUNION, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Ayo Akinola #20 of Toronto FC battles with Jukka Raitala #22 of Montreal Impact for control of the ball during a Group C match as part of the MLS Is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on July 16, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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Toronto FC, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (15). Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s hard to imagine a 16-year-old kid factoring heavily into Toronto FC’s squad, but this is a new age for Toronto FC, and this kid is seriously good. Jakheele Marshall-Rutty has already had some of the biggest clubs in Europe scout him, and for good reason, because he’s going to be very good, very soon.

Making his TFC debut last season, after signing a homegrown contract, Marshall-Rutty showed what he’s capable of doing. A quick and dynamic attacker, Marshall-Rutty has skills to spare and knows how to dribble a soccer ball. With a pretty decent shot, his decision making could use some improvement, but he’s 16, and that will come.

This season could be a big year for him if he wants to keep the eyes of Bayern Munich and both of the Manchester clubs, who’ve already reportedly scouted him, on what he can do. With a condensed schedule this year, he could be in line for a lot more minutes this season, and, with how good he already is, don’t be shocked if he’s a regular name among TFC’s starting 11 and substitutes by the end of the season.

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