Good question...
Seriously it is a very tough question to answer right now IMO but I think in the next 2-3 seasons in the run up to euro 2008 the answer will be clearer.
I am going to say Hugo Almeida he has got size and stregth and a good header and a powerful left foot just needs to gain some experience and consistency.
The problem with Almeida is that he is at FC Porto a club right now which doesnt give its Portuguese youths a shot (like Sporting is doing) but they seem to have reasonable faith in Almeida he is slowly making his way but knowing Porto I wouldnt be surprised if they buy 2 more random brazilian strikers like meyong or whatever and push Almeida further down the pecking order.
that being said Sporting doesnt have any striker spots open to Portuguese youths right now, Portuguese clubs always seem to rely on foreign strikers and I think that is a big reason why the talent pool at striker for Portugal isnt as deep as it should be.
I hope Sporting tries to work VARELA into the lineup he can play striker alongside Liedson and if he gets the opportunity it can be a success I feel he reminds me of Louis Saha.
Vaz te shows flashes of brilliance too and seems to be good on the ball and smooth.
but like Almeida he is itching to crack the first team
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