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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Veteran full-back with limited burst left at this stage of his career. (conf 0.55)
No longer a real pace threat, relies on positioning over speed. (conf 0.55)
Still nimble enough for quick changes of direction in tight spaces. (conf 0.5)
Durable engine for a full-back deep into his thirties. (conf 0.5)
Control
Reliable first touch honed over a long top-flight career. (conf 0.5)
Functional carrier rather than a dynamic one-on-one dribbler. (conf 0.5)
Uses experience and body positioning to protect the ball well. (conf 0.5)
Modest strike quality, not known for shooting from distance. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Tidy, low-risk distribution suited to a solid Premier League side. (conf 0.55)
Competent but unremarkable range on longer switches. (conf 0.45)
Serviceable crosser from deep right-back areas rather than an overlapping threat. (conf 0.5)
Sensible decision-making built on years of experience. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Rarely gets into scoring positions as a defensive full-back. (conf 0.4)
Takes very few shots, mostly stays disciplined defensively. (conf 0.4)
Positions sensibly to offer an outlet without high attacking output. (conf 0.45)
Not a set-piece taker in any of his squads. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competes adequately in the air for a full-back of his size. (conf 0.45)
Battles well using experience and timing rather than raw athleticism. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Works hard but lacks the recovery speed of younger full-backs. (conf 0.45)
Reads danger early and breaks up play with well-timed interventions. (conf 0.5)
Strong positional sense from a long career of top-flight full-back play. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Calm, experienced head who rarely panics under pressure. (conf 0.55)
Makes largely sound choices in and out of possession. (conf 0.55)
Consistent defensive effort throughout matches despite his age. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Generally available but carries typical veteran wear-and-tear risk. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Mid-thirties veteran with minimal remaining upward trajectory. (conf 0.55)
Well known within English football after a long Bournemouth association. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Adam Smith is a veteran English right-back whose career has been closely tied to Bournemouth, where he rose through the academy and became a mainstay across their rise through the divisions and into the Premier League. He is a dependable, experienced defender who reads the game well and rarely takes risks, compensating for a decline in raw pace with positioning and know-how. Now in the twilight of his career, he offers squad reliability and leadership rather than dynamic attacking output.