Of the select few promising young players currently in the Houston Dynamo organization, striker Mauro Manotas is the most prominent of them. He earned a starting job under Wade Barrett late in the 2016 season at the age of 21 and finished tied for the most goals on the team.
Out of all the envisioned turnover this offseason, Manotas seems to be the one player who is sure to stay for 2017. He projects as a core member of this club under Wilmer Cabrera for years to come.
With this in mind, it feels pertinent to more closely examine the strengths, weaknesses, and the playing style of Manotas.