Idan Toklomati: A Rising Talent

August 22, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Crown Legacy FC News Release

Charlotte FC continues to demonstrate its commitment to nurturing both local and international young talent, and their latest Crown Legacy signing as a clear testament to this strategy. Idan Toklomati, a highly rated prospect who traveled with the Israeli National team to the 2024 Paris Olympics, has chosen Charlotte as the place to further his development.

According to CLTFC’s Director of Scouting, Thomas Schaling, Toklomati is a target they have actively tracked for years. The Club first attempted to sign the Israeli as a Crown Legacy player back in November 2022 and have kept up their interest since then.

Earlier this week, then, Schaling took some time after the close of the transfer window to give us more insight into this young attacker whose growth potential excites the Club’s sporting leadership.

Unique Profile

In today’s global soccer scene, some of the most lethal attackers are those who can seamlessly operate both as wingers and strikers.

While Toklomati still has a way to go in terms of his development, he certainly embodies that rare hybrid profile. Standing at 5’10”, he combines the strength and physicality of a striker with the creativity and playmaking ability of a winger.

“If you look at the top players around the world that can play well on the wing and at striker, there’s only a few,” said Schaling. “There’s not that many, even at the top level, that are a good example of this hybrid profile.

“We feel that having him as a versatile attacking prospect that can play both positions right now is very interesting to have at our Club.”

Varied Skillset

As a hybrid player, Toklomati’s skillset is just as diverse. His game features a mix of speed and directness, which makes him well-suited for various positions in the attack. Additionally, he possesses a sharp intelligence in his movement, especially in and around the box, an instinct typically seen in top strikers.

“Idan has some trickery to him in addition to the capability to accelerate with and without the ball. He can run into space without the ball, and he has the ability to quickly free up the ball for a shot,” described Schaling. “He’s also smart in his ability to link up with others and can play with his back to goal. That’s where the striker element comes in as well.

“We saw him as a player that is dangerous in and around the box with his sharp movement and decision-making. A lot of his best moments are coming running…