Everton · EnglandSCOUTING SUMMARY
Box-dominant defender who brings aerial security and physical authority to a back four or three.
PLAYING STYLETracks the central striker closely, attacks crosses with conviction and uses his reach to recover when the first action becomes untidy. His possession game is most effective when asked to move the ball clearly rather than dictate every attack.
FM26 TACTICAL FITUse as a Central Defender on defend on the left of a 4-2-3-1, or as the outside defender in a back three. A medium line and compact midfield maximise his box defence. Pair him with a stronger first-phase distributor when building patiently.
A powerful left-sided centre-back who protects the box, dominates direct service and has enough mobility to defend beyond a deep block.
STRENGTHSAerial defending; reach; box protection; strength in direct duels; recovery actions on the left side.
RISKSAn extreme possession role can force ambitious passes that are not central to his value, while quick rotations around him demand close midfield protection.
DEVELOPMENT AREASPassing through the first press, control when following mobile forwards and cleaner decisions when defending far from goal.
OUTLOOKHigh-level starting defender for a physically demanding league, with room to expand his build-up influence.
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