The next Chicharito' - why Real Madrid and Barcelona are fighting for Carlos Fierro

Carlos Fierro's rapid ascent to stardom could not have been possible without the splendid summer that he has enjoyed along with the rest of Mexico's star-studded Under-17 World Cup-winning roster.

While originally billed in Mexico as a Jared Borgetti-type striker - lanky, powerful and most likely to add to his goalscoring tally via his aerial ability, Fierro showed the world that his speed, instinct and finishing qualities were second to none in the recent youth championship on home soil.

The youngster's understanding with fellow Chivas product Giovani Casillas, who was also close to signing with Real Madrid in 2009, is unique. The wide man Casillas can easily exchange positions with Fierro on the pitch to provide a confusing yet lethal combination for opposing defenders.

With four goals in Mexico's seven-game road to the championship, Fierro raised eyebrows from the beginning, attracting reported interest from teams such as Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. His speed, skill set, tactical flexibility and killer instinct made him hot property over the summer.

 source: goal.com


Video showing Fierro's skill