THE startling progress made by this week’s featured player, 15-year-old midfielder Mitchell Duffy, has already seen him fast-tracked up an age level this term.

Under-17s head coach Derek Allan has inherited Duffy from Sandy MacLean’s 15s and has regularly praised the way in which he has taken the step up in his stride without missing a beat.

Full name: Mitchell Andrew Duffy.

Nickname: Mitch.

Date of birth: 8 February 1999.

Born: Glasgow.

Schools attended: Elmvale Primary and Springburn Academy.

Boys’ club team(s): East Dunbartonshire, Park Villa, Cardonald, Kilpatrick, Milngavie.

Team supported as a boy? Rangers.

Strengths: Work-rate, passing.

Weaknesses: Heading.

I play a bit like ... Steven Gerrard.

Biggest influence? My dad.

Best advice given? Stop drinking fizzy juice.

Most embarrassing moment? Missing a penalty in a cup final.

In five years’ time I’ll be... a professional footballer.

Favourite ever player? Barry Ferguson.

Favourite goal? Maurice Edu’s last-minute winner [for Rangers] against Celtic.

Pre-match meal? Rolls.

Which football boots do you wear? Adidas Copas.

Most embarrassing item of clothing you own? Safari Nike trainers.

Favourite TV show? Two and a Half Men.

Gigs (last gig you attended)? None.

Flicks (last film you saw)? Hunger Games.

Biggest hero? Barry Ferguson.

Biggest joker at the club? Ben Eardley.

Biggest poser at the club? Scott Miller.

Worst dressed player? William Fleming.

Who in the dressing room has a hidden talent? Scott Miller — Real Slim Shady.

If you could have a superpower what would it be and why? To be invincible and live forever.

Xbox or Playstation? Playstation.

Nike or Adidas? Both.

Ronaldo or Messi? Ronaldo.

Irn Bru or Coca Cola? None.

Facebook or Twitter? Facebook.

Bath or shower? Bath.