Abubacarr Kinteh

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League: Saudi Pro LeagueTeam: Al-AhliNationality: Gambia
Positions:CBAge: ~19

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.5m – €4.1m
Confidence: 38%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 62 / 100·Confidence 38%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration70

Strong first steps for a tall centre-back. (conf 0.42)

Top speed72

Recovers well over distance thanks to long strides. (conf 0.42)

Agility60

Solid balance but less nimble when turning at pace. (conf 0.38)

Stamina66

Handles the load of a full season in Norway's top flight. (conf 0.38)

Control

First touch58

Competent first touch, not a ball-playing specialist. (conf 0.36)

Dribbling50

Limited dribbler who carries only when space opens. (conf 0.34)

Ball shielding62

Uses his frame to protect the ball in defensive areas. (conf 0.36)

Ball striking52

Functional striking technique, rarely needed. (conf 0.34)

Distribution

Short passing62

Safe passer to nearby teammates, with little ambition. (conf 0.38)

Long passing60

Left foot gives him decent range for long diagonals. (conf 0.38)

Crossing35

Rarely involved in wide delivery as a central defender. (conf 0.32)

Vision52

Sees simple options; progressive vision is limited. (conf 0.34)

Chance threat

Finishing35

Not a goal threat from open play as a central defender. (conf 0.3)

Shot selection40

Rarely takes shots; his role is to defend, not to shoot. (conf 0.3)

Off-ball movement42

Little attacking movement beyond set pieces. (conf 0.3)

Set-piece shot38

No known dead-ball specialisation or long-range threat. (conf 0.28)

Duels

Aerial72

At 1.86m he is a strong presence for headers in both boxes. (conf 0.42)

Ground duels72

Strong in duels and comfortable defending the one-on-one. (conf 0.42)

Defense

Pressing intensity62

Steps out aggressively to engage forwards. (conf 0.36)

Defensive disruption70

Wins the ball with tackles and well-timed challenges. (conf 0.4)

Defensive positioning66

Positioning is promising but still being refined. (conf 0.4)

Mental

Composure62

Generally calm but still young for the level. (conf 0.36)

Decision making60

Occasional lapses typical of a teenage defender. (conf 0.36)

Work rate68

Consistent effort, with recovery runs and covering work. (conf 0.38)

Resilience

Injury reliability62

No known significant injury record in public sources. (conf 0.28)

Outlook

Potential82

Teenage international who has already made a high-profile move. (conf 0.5)

Reputation56

Rising young defender with a high-profile move. (conf 0.42)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Abubacarr Kinteh is a Gambian left-sided centre-back, tall and fast, who is noted for his left foot and strength in duels. He rose quickly through Gambia's Mawade Wade Academy and then Tromsø IL in Norway, where he became a first-team defender as a teenager. He joined Al-Ahli in the 2026 summer window and is already a senior international for Gambia. He is a high-potential defender who is still developing his positioning and decision-making.

Named Eliteserien Young Player of the Month in May 2025.

Made his Gambia debut on 10 October 2025 in a World Cup qualifier against Gabon.

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