Cody Drameh is a footballing freak and Cardiff City's only hope is that Leeds United don't realise it

With each passing performance, the fact Cardiff City managed to land Cody Drameh in the January transfer window is increasingly baffling and impressive in equal measure.

Leeds United's loss has most certainly been Cardiff's gain. Not only did he up sticks to show the world what he was capable of, but he rolled his sleeves up and played a starring role in the Bluebirds' fight to stave off relegation. What a find he has been.

When was the last time there was so much excitement about a right-back at Cardiff? Typically, Cardiff's players in that position have been honest, diligent, solid players who perform important yet largely functional roles.

Drameh, simply put, is a freak. He does everything one would want from a defender, but attacks like a man possessed. He will be defending his own goal line one minute and then pressing the opposition goalkeeper literally seconds later.

And it's not just the odd outing, either, it's every single time he takes the pitch. He is a cut above at this level and it beggars belief that Leeds United let him leave in the January transfer window.

Yes, Marcelo Bielsa wanted him to stay, but on the proviso the player realised he would be only a squad player and game-time would be limited. Chapeau for the youngster's courage in cutting against the grain, standing up to his parent club and wanting to go out and prove just what a talent he is.

Drameh's ceiling is so, so high. He is rapid both in and out of possession. The frequency with which he cuts out opposition attacks before embarking on blistering runs up the wing is mightily impressive, too. He is terrific in the air, too, an aspect of his game which is perhaps overlooked. On Wednesday, for example, he backpedalled in his own box and nicked