The Magpies plucked the winger out of non-league over the summer, with it easy to see why there are high hopes for him at St James' Park

Freestylers do not necessarily make good footballers, with there a lot more to the game at the highest level than fancy footwork and an ability to balance the ball on the end of your nose.

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Sport is, however, an entertainment business and those capable of dazzling an audience will always generate plenty of attention.

Among those who could be wowing supporters at St James’ Park in the not too distant future is Newcastle United starlet Yasin Ben El-Mhanni.

The Magpies plucked him out of the non-league ranks over the summer, with the 21-year-old having already acquired a cult following through his showboating exploits on YouTube.

It is easy to see what brought him to Newcastle’s attention, with the following video – courtesy of FFDTV – showcasing some of his finest moves.

El-Mhanni is not all about nutmegs and keepy-ups, though, with the youngster on target for Newcastle last week as their U23 side secured a 2-0 derby victory over local rivals Middlesbrough.