Kaka comparisons suggest Wolves and West Ham may struggle over Felix

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Joao Felix is emerging as very hot property.

The Benfica youngster has burst onto the scene this term with by scoring nine goals for the Portuguese outfit.

The 19-year-old starlet has become an increasingly important player for his club, having made 20 appearances for the club. Impressively in Liga NOS, he has an average match rating of 7.34 so far (WhoScored).

The Portuguese star has been operating mainly as a striker, but has also been deployed out on the left wing to make use of his pace and dribbling.

His play style is very direct, and is reminiscent of Brazilian legend Kaka, according to former Benfica boss Jorge Jesus.

“He still has a lot to learn with respect to movements and tactics, but he will get there. He reminds me of Rui Costa and Kaka – he has a mixture of the two and is going to be a player above the average,” he said, as quoted by Record.

Out of Wolves and West Ham’s league?

Two teams reportedly interested in Felix are Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United.

Wolves have been credited recently with interest in the player (The Mirror), whereas the Irons were linked last summer (AS).

Both sides may like to hope they have a chance of signing the precocious young talent in the future, but the comparisons to the great Kaka will surely make a move to either club very unlikely.

Felix also allegedly has a release clause of £105 million, so Benfica would have to be talked into letting him go much cheaper, which is unlikely if he continues his impressive rise.

Liverpool and Manchester United, two much bigger English clubs, have also been linked with Felix recently (Sky Sports).

Perhaps a player of his ability and potential is more likely to join one of those teams, especially if there’s a chance he will become anything like Kaka.