Real Madrid · UruguaySCOUTING SUMMARY
Elite high-intensity number eight who carries, presses and supports attacks without weakening transition defence.
PLAYING STYLEAccelerates into open midfield, supports the right flank and recovers quickly enough to repeat the action in the opposite direction. He plays forward with purpose and can threaten from distance or arrive beyond the winger.
FM26 TACTICAL FITUse as a Box-to-Box Midfielder in a 4-3-3 or Carrilero in an asymmetric midfield. Give him licence to support the right side while a holding midfielder protects the centre. Higher tempo, counter-pressing and direct carries maximise his exceptional range.
A relentless vertical midfielder whose speed, running power and tactical discipline let him contribute across the entire right side.
STRENGTHSAthletic range; transition running; powerful carrying; recovery effort; long-range shooting; tactical versatility.
RISKSConstant covering assignments can reduce his attacking influence, while asking him to act as a static tempo controller underuses his strongest qualities.
DEVELOPMENT AREASMore varied final passes after wide carries and clearer selection between overlapping, underlapping and holding the rest-defence position.
OUTLOOKImmediate elite starter and an ideal balancing midfielder for an aggressive, star-heavy FM26 team.
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