Southampton youth academy product Tyler Dibling has been likened to Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe after the club posted a video of him scoring three incredible goals from outside the box against Newcastle U23s.
In the footage, Dibling can be seen driving to the edge of the penalty area on three separate occasions, before launching left-footed strikes into the bottom-right corner. Smith Rowe has already developed a reputation for being a strong striker of the ball, having found the net from more than 18-yards in several games this season.
But the similarities don't stop there. Like Arsenal's impressive youngster, Dibling can be seen wearing the no.10 shirt. He also chooses to wear his socks and shinpads lower down than your typical footballer. Some have even compared the players' hairstyles, as well as the way they appear to run whilst dribbling with the ball.
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Take a look at what some fans have said on Reddit: Jfshay said: "uncanny resemblance--gait, shinguards, shots..."
Kalvin689 said: "Low socks and hair as well - are we sure that this isn't ESR's younger brother?"
Samsince04 said: "Even the way he runs is also similar."
YMangoPie said: "Emile (Smith Rowe)-Peters."
hashtaghypebeast said: "Let's buy him."
emileandbukayofan said: "Wow he’s very similar. The shooting technique is identical, especially on the first one. The way he runs too. And the socks. Must be a clone."
Perhaps the only noticeable difference is that it appears as though Dibling is predominantly left-footed, whereas Smith Rowe isn't. Nevertheless, there's certainly an uncanny resemblance. If the Southampton youngster can go on to emulate Arsenal's midfielder in the Premier League, the Saints may have another star on their hands, although they may do well to hold onto him.
