Sporting CP · Ivory CoastSCOUTING SUMMARY
Athletic stopper who supports a high press by closing opponents early and protecting the channel behind an advanced flank.
PLAYING STYLESteps firmly onto the receiver, uses acceleration to close the gap and can drive through an open midfield lane after regaining possession. He is comfortable operating as an outside centre-back where duels are less protected.
FM26 TACTICAL FITUse as a Central Defender on defend in a high-line 4-3-3 or as the right defender in a 3-4-2-1. Encourage the press ahead of him but maintain a covering centre-back inside. His carrying can break pressure when the holding midfielder is marked.
A powerful front-foot centre-back who can defend wide space, carry into midfield and impose himself in aggressive duels.
STRENGTHSPower in duels; acceleration; defending the channel; proactive interceptions; direct carrying from the back.
RISKSFront-foot aggression can leave space behind if the first challenge is missed, and his progressive actions need a stable covering structure.
DEVELOPMENT AREASPatience against deceptive receivers, consistency of pass weight and management of the defensive line when asked to organise others.
OUTLOOKHigh-upside starting defender for an aggressive system, with the physical range to succeed at elite level.
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