Arsenal · FranceSCOUTING SUMMARY
Complete central defender who lets an ambitious team hold territory without losing security against direct transitions.
PLAYING STYLEDefends without unnecessary movement, waits for the attacker to reveal the ball and then uses strength and recovery pace to close the route. In possession he circulates cleanly and can carry forward when pressure stays passive.
FM26 TACTICAL FITUse as a Central Defender on defend in a high-line 4-3-3, paired with a more adventurous ball-playing defender. He can cover the channel behind an advanced right-back and permits an aggressive counter-press because he is comfortable defending open grass.
An elite recovery defender who combines calm possession, dominant one-against-one defending and the speed to protect an aggressive line.
STRENGTHSRecovery pace; one-against-one control; composure under pressure; strength without excessive fouling; defending large spaces.
RISKSHis recovery ability can mask structural problems elsewhere, and asking him to force every progressive pass would reduce his efficient risk management.
DEVELOPMENT AREASGreater vocal command of the full defensive line and more frequent vertical progression when the opponent deliberately leaves him free.
OUTLOOKImmediate elite starter and a defensive reference for any aggressive possession system.
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