All-out, repeat intensity: Sustains high-intensity work through 90+ (recovery runs, counter-press jumps, potential for overlaps). Frame + movement: 6'0–6'1, plays “tall” vs wingers; long, dextrous legs; side-on, knees bent, short active steps. Leap lets him contest up a level; pre-aerial duel muscling improving. More feisty than domineering. Pace: Wide speed (CL top-end 34.8 km/h). Fastest when carrying up the left touchline; short recoveries solid, medium-or-longer excellent. Technique: Clean first touch, economical actions, but not a hips-loose winger-quality dribbler. Right foot functional but not overly interesting. Temperament: Formerly way over-amped (13Y/3R in 22/23); calibrating more: yellows/90 dropped (0.48→0.12), reds mostly gone last two seasons, still hints of over-aggression. Smart, tactically aware, adjusted to Alonso quickly. Ferocious in duels, composed in possession.
I've been experimenting with one-pagers to condense my longer scouting reports into key insights for coaches. Basically: how to set a player up for success.
Here’s a draft for Piero Hincapié, whose time is near.