Aladji Bamba

Decent burst for a 1.93m midfielder, not a sprinter. (conf 0.35)

Long stride helps cover ground; not a speed merchant. (conf 0.35)

Tall and rangy, so tight turns are less natural. (conf 0.3)

Played 25 matches in his first senior season, mostly covering ground. (conf 0.4)

Composed receiving in midfield for a young player. (conf 0.35)

Carries when needed but not a dribbling specialist. (conf 0.3)

Tall frame protects the ball well in central midfield. (conf 0.4)

Clean enough strike, but little evidence of long-range output. (conf 0.3)

Safe, accurate circulation from a holding position. (conf 0.35)

Capable of switching play from deep; limited evidence. (conf 0.3)

Rarely a wide or crossing threat from midfield. (conf 0.3)

Reads simple passing lanes; not a creator. (conf 0.3)

Primarily a defensive midfielder, so scoring is secondary. (conf 0.3)

Sensible rather than ambitious in attempts at goal. (conf 0.25)

Moves into support positions; not a penalty-box runner. (conf 0.25)

No known dead-ball threat. (conf 0.2)

At 1.93m he is a strong aerial presence in midfield. (conf 0.4)

Physical presence helps win duels; still learning the Premier League. (conf 0.35)

Presses and screens effectively from a holding role. (conf 0.35)

Primarily a defensive midfielder who breaks up play. (conf 0.35)

Keeps his shape in front of the back line; still developing. (conf 0.35)

Calm on the ball in Ligue 1 as a teenager. (conf 0.35)

Makes sensible choices; limited evidence under higher pressure. (conf 0.3)

Covered plenty of ground in a breakthrough season at Monaco. (conf 0.35)

No significant injury record found; limited sample. (conf 0.25)

Teenage Ligue 1 regular with France U20 caps and a Golden Boy nomination. (conf 0.4)

Club-record style move from Monaco; France youth international. (conf 0.4)