SCANDINAVIA has been a deep talent pool in recent years with a youth revolution occurring in Norway and Sweden.

The Allsvenskan - Sweden's first division - has had a few breakout stars in the past few seasons such as Alexander Isak and Akinkunmi Amoo enjoying successful spells in Sweden before attracting the attention of big clubs around Europe.

With Mohanad Jeahze reportedly interesting Celtic in the summer, we will look at three other players from the Allsvenskan who could be good value additions for Ange Postecoglou...

Carl Gustafsson (Kalmar FF)

Nationality: Swedish; Age: 22; Position: Central midfield; Preferred foot: Right; Height: 5ft 11in; TransferMarkt Value: £630,000

There are a few standout names in the Allsvenskan at the moment but Carl Gustafsson is one who flies somewhat under the radar despite being a regular for the Swedish under-21 national team and a key player for Kalmar.

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Gustafsson is one of the lowest-profile gems in the division yet he is the centre-piece in that Kalmar midfield whether they play a 3-4-3, 4-3-3 or a 3-5-2. The young Swede drops deep to receive from the centre-backs and progress the ball forward.

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As you can see in the visualisation above, Gustafsson is truly elite at progressing the ball via passing. Every time he receives the ball, he looks to push it forward and brings verticality, as evidenced by his forward passing data. Gustafsson is not a 'creator' but his passing range is excellent and unique. He has the ability to break lines with his ground passes and is also good at getting his attackers underway with his long ones over the top of the opposition defence.

The Swede is very direct in the sense that he pulls away before receiving the ball and attracts players before going long. Those passes of his are an incentive for runners off the ball. The weight of his passing appears perfect and, in addition, he is also capable of playing out of the press by using his upper-body strength to shield the ball and get away from his markers.

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Gustafsson isn’t bad at shooting either and is capable of generating good power with his shots from outside the box. In the image above, he manages to get into a good area after being a key component of starting the move and then wraps his foot around the ball well to get the attempt off. A deflection took it past the keeper on this occasion but the power generated was impressive nonetheless.

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Gustafsson is sound defensively, with a decent ground duels win rate, but he needs to be better in the air. He is good at anticipating passes and intercepts fairly often. He can, however, get caught ball-watching in crucial moments on occasion. In their recent game against Gotenborg, it contributed to an opposition goal.

It remains to be seen how his skillset will translate to a high level but, overall, Gustafsson is a player who is cost-effective and could prove to be a terrific coup.

Bilal Hussein (AIK)

Nationality: Swedish; Age: 22; Position: Central midfielder; Preferred foot: Right; Height: 6ft; TransferMarkt Value: £1.35million

While Carl Gustafsson is the underrated gem in the Allsvenskan, Bilal Hussein is the opposite. Hussein could arguably be called the next big thing from Sweden after Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak.

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The 22-year old hasn’t made it to the Swedish senior national team squad yet but it is just a matter of 'when' rather than 'if'. The central midfielder loves dictating and influencing games from the centre of the park and would be a valuable addition for Postecoglou despite the competition for places in that area.

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As you can spot from the different metrics above, Hussein loves passing it around and making things happen with the ball even if it doesn’t necessarily end up in shots. The 22-year old is a vertical passer and looks to progress the ball not only via this method but also by carrying. He likes to dribble his way past players when there aren’t good passing options and does that well.

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The image above is a classic example of his ability to speed up his decision making and shows how well he scans. Prior to receiving the ball, he scans and sees a potential run down the gap between the centre-backs and on receiving, he turns and quickly launches an exquisite long ball. This isn’t all - he is very confident when he has the ball and loves being in the final third and linking up well in the final phase of the attack.

He is, simply, a very intelligent footballer who possesses the ability to use the opposition players and manipulate them to his advantage. The video below is an example of the same:

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The defensive side of his game is also quite intriguing considering how well he does in duels for someone who isn’t that obviously strong.

Although he finds difficulty in tussling against formidably physical players, he does well to anticipate what the opposition is about to do and often steps right in to win the ball. He is, however, weak in the air and needs to be a bit more assertive when it comes to going toe-to-toe against stronger players. He is not someone who goes down sliding on the ground often but is a calculated risk-taker with challenges.

The young Swede will be on the radar of many sides across Europe and is surely bound to make a move to a bigger league this summer. If Celtic want him, they would have to act quickly despite the midfield not being the most important area of reinforcement for this off-season.

With his contract expiring at the end of 2023, he wouldn’t cost big money and could potentially prove to be a 'rabbit from the hat' signing for the Hoops.

Williot Swedberg (Hammarby IF)

Nationality: Swedish; Age: 18; Position: Left winger/central midfielder; Preferred foot: Right; TransferMarkt Value: £1.62million

Celtic might eventually end up signing Jota from Benfica this summer but looking out for other options for the near future is what smart clubs do. In this regard, Williot Swedberg is an interesting and versatile player.

Swedberg has played in central midfield as well as down the flanks and is, quite simply, a special player. It is worth noting that Hammarby have reportedly received a bid for the young Swede from an unnamed Spanish club amid interest from big clubs around Europe.

The 18-year-old spent most of last season playing as a central midfielder for Hammarby but has been used across the front three - both on the left and right - this season. Here, we will look at his profile as a forward.

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Swedberg might be playing on the flanks this season but a lack of pace means that he would likely be better suited to a central role in the future. Specifically, a more advanced midfielder role would suit him perfectly not just because of his lack of pace but due to his in-game intelligence and tactical awareness. As mentioned earlier, his versatility is a big positive while he is also good at dribbling through space and past players with his good footwork.

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His technical ability is a standout feature of his game and, at 18, it is already at a laudable level. Most importantly, his first touch is sublime and this helps him make decisions faster and move the ball quicker without slowing down the tempo of the move. In spite of his lack of pace, his movements off the ball are great and he finds himself in the right place to shoot when needed. He has scored a few goals just because of how good his movement was prior to shooting by getting away from defenders. Even outside the box, he manages to drop into spaces and finds freedom.

He is also a high-volume shooter with the ability to hit from outside the box. He has different shooting techniques and is normally clean with the way he strikes the ball. He wins a large number of fouls for his team because of his technical ability and good footwork while his ability to get out of the press is already high-quality.

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On the defensive side, he is a very hard-working player and one Postecoglou would love in that sense. He closes down players quickly and presses well so, even at 18, he is a player with very few weaknesses and a whole lot of versatility.

From his personal standpoint, the right move next could make him breakout globally. He would need to adjust to the physicality and pace of the SPFL but Celtic could potentially be that place.