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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 burst for a 1.90m defender, enough to recover in Ligue 1. (conf 0.4)
Decent straight-line pace for a tall centre-back across several leagues. (conf 0.4)
Turns smoothly enough but is not especially nimble given his height. (conf 0.4)
Has logged heavy minutes across seven clubs and holds up through matches. (conf 0.4)
Control
Tidy first control for a centre-back, comfortable receiving under light pressure. (conf 0.4)
Limited as a ball-carrier, prefers to pass rather than take opponents on. (conf 0.4)
Uses a 1.90m frame well to protect the ball and hold off attackers. (conf 0.4)
Competent passing technique, rarely shoots or drives the ball from distance. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Reliable short distribution from the back at a solid European level. (conf 0.4)
Can switch play and find the wide channels from deeper positions. (conf 0.4)
Crossing is a minor part of his game, even when used at left-back. (conf 0.35)
Reads simple lanes well but is not a creative passing outlet. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Scores rarely for a defender: a handful of goals in over 200 games. (conf 0.35)
Seldom shoots, takes sensible options when joining attacks. (conf 0.3)
Occasionally gets forward at set pieces but rarely makes attacking runs. (conf 0.3)
Not a dead-ball specialist at club level. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Strong in the air thanks to his height and good timing in both boxes. (conf 0.45)
Physical and aggressive in one-on-one duels at Ligue 1 level. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Steps out to engage when the line is high, not a constant presser. (conf 0.35)
Wins his share of tackles and interceptions across several top divisions. (conf 0.4)
Experienced reader of the game with sound positional habits in a back line. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm with the ball in defence, handles pressing without panic. (conf 0.4)
Sensible choices backed by experience in Belgium, Turkey and Italy. (conf 0.4)
Hard-working and committed, consistent effort across clubs. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No major injury record found, so rated on a neutral baseline. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 28, little headroom left but can still improve in a settled role. (conf 0.35)
Algeria international with AFCON experience and Greek and Turkish top-flight spells. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ahmed Touba is an Algerian centre-back, also used at left-back, who stands 1.90m tall. Born in Roubaix and trained at the Club Brugge academy, he has since played in Belgium, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Turkey, Italy and Greece, most recently with Panathinaikos. He represented Belgium at youth level before switching to Algeria in 2021 and was part of the squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He joins Le Havre on loan from Panathinaikos until June 2027.
Made his senior debut for Club Brugge on 1 May 2017 and is listed among the club's 2017-18 Belgian title winners.
Switched from Belgium's youth teams to Algeria in 2021, debuting in a 4-1 friendly win over Mauritania.