Adama Traore is one of the most physically gifted footballers you are every likely to see.
His pace is absolutely incredible, routinely leaving defenders in his wake when he gets a sprint up. Then you have the fact that he is built like a tank.
Unfortunately, his end product often doesn't match his buildup play. The Spain international is a remarkable dribbler, but his crosses rarely match his buildup play.
Having failed to impress while on loan at Barcelona in the second half of the last campaign, he had fallen out of favour at Wolves to begin season. However, he has come back into the side in recent games and remains a very popular figure at Molineux.
Adama Traore races Wolves supporters
It must be a thrill for young supporters to meet one of their favourite footballers, but to see them make time for fans like this is something else.
After a group of kids met Adama Traore out and about, they challenged the notoriously quick player to a race. He duly obliged, although he certainly didn't go easy on them.
The parents of one of the children shared a picture and video on social media of the encounter.
When my lad & his cousins challenge Adama to a race !! What a down to earth top man !🟧⬛️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/Fi0QfHa0F9
— Darryl smith (@charliebeau1) October 26, 2022
Brilliant.
Adama Traore no longer seems like the rising star that he did only a couple of seasons ago, but he is sure to play a key part for Wolves in the months ahead. The club have started the season in fairly dire form, currently sitting in 19th place in the Premier League with two wins from 12 games.
Goals have been their biggest issue, meaning they could certainly do with an injection of creativity from their winger. Whoever their next permanent manager is will be tasked with getting the best out of him once again.