Jerayno Schaken's impressive performance for Feyenoord against NEC on Saturday has left many in awe. According to his father, Ruben Schaken, Jerayno's debut was just the beginning of his promising career. "Hij loopt warm en wordt geroepen en ik zeg: nu gaat het gebeuren" (He's warming up and getting called in, and I say: now it's going to happen), Ruben Schaken said in an interview with Radio Rijnmond.
Jerayno's technical skills and ability to explosively dribble with both feet have impressed his father, who believes his son has a bright future ahead of him. "Hij is technisch heel vaardig en kan met beide benen explosief dribbelen" (He's technically very skilled and can explosively dribble with both feet), Ruben Schaken said. Jerayno's first goal for Feyenoord was scored with his left foot, despite being originally right-footed.
Ruben Schaken, who played 199 Eredivisie matches himself, is confident that his son is already better than he was at his peak. "Honderd procent", he said, meaning 100%. "Dat zei ik een jaar geleden al en dat meen ik oprecht" (That's what I said a year ago, and I mean it sincerely).