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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery pace typical of a young Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable straight-line speed for covering in behind. (conf 0.35)
Fair turning ability, unremarkable for the level. (conf 0.35)
Holds up over 90 minutes at Liga Portugal reserve/first-team pace. (conf 0.35)
Control
Competent control under limited pressure as expected of a Braga-developed defender. (conf 0.35)
Limited carrying ability, more of a stopper than a progressor. (conf 0.35)
Uses frame reasonably to protect the ball in duels. (conf 0.35)
Minimal evidence of ball-striking quality at this stage. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Tidy distribution consistent with Braga's academy passing principles. (conf 0.35)
Range of passing likely still developing. (conf 0.35)
Not a facet of his game as a central defender. (conf 0.3)
Unremarkable creative passing range so far. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Rarely involved in attacking end product as a centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Minimal attacking involvement expected. (conf 0.3)
Positioning geared toward defensive shape rather than attacking runs. (conf 0.3)
Not a set-piece taker. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Aerial presence a key trait expected of a developing centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Competitive in one-on-one defending at youth/reserve level. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Engages reasonably in Braga's structured pressing scheme. (conf 0.35)
Shows some capacity to break up opposition attacks. (conf 0.35)
Generally sound positional sense befitting a Braga academy centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Reasonably composed on the ball for his age group. (conf 0.35)
Still developing judgment expected at this early career stage. (conf 0.35)
Diligent effort typical of academy graduates fighting for minutes. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No known injury history, but limited track record to judge. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Young centre-back at a development-focused club with room to grow. (conf 0.35)
Largely unknown outside Braga's youth and reserve setup. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
A. Sousa is a young centre-back progressing through SC Braga's well-regarded development pathway in the Liga Portugal Betclic. At this stage he profiles as a raw, physically capable defender still building the positional maturity and passing range needed for regular top-flight minutes. Braga's system has a strong recent history of producing and selling academy defenders, offering him a realistic route to first-team involvement if he continues to progress.