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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Not explosive off the mark but covers ground fine for a big striker. (conf 0.75)
Decent straight-line pace once in stride for a 1.95m target man. (conf 0.75)
Functional but somewhat stiff turning in tight spaces given his frame. (conf 0.7)
Works hard across a full match despite a physically demanding target-man role. (conf 0.7)
Control
Reliable touch to lay balls off and hold up play under pressure. (conf 0.7)
Limited close control, relies more on strength and movement than take-ons. (conf 0.7)
Excellent at holding off defenders and bringing others into play. (conf 0.8)
Powerful, clean strike of the ball from range and in the box. (conf 0.75)
Distribution
Competent link-up passer as a hold-up forward for onrushing runners. (conf 0.65)
Rarely tasked with distribution beyond simple lay-offs. (conf 0.55)
Not a crossing threat, operates almost exclusively as a central target. (conf 0.55)
Good awareness for knockdowns and picking out late runners in the box. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Prolific in the air and composed with both feet in the six-yard box. (conf 0.8)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot given his aerial and power profile. (conf 0.7)
Smart runs into the channels and box to exploit crosses and cutbacks. (conf 0.75)
Not a dead-ball taker, contributes more as an aerial target on set pieces. (conf 0.55)
Duels
Elite in the air, a genuine aerial weapon who scored a record RB Leipzig Bundesliga tally largely via headers and power. (conf 0.9)
Strong physically, wins the majority of ground battles against defenders. (conf 0.75)
Defense
Presses with purpose as the first line but not relentlessly high-tempo. (conf 0.6)
Limited defensive output beyond leading the press as a forward. (conf 0.55)
Positions to start pressing triggers rather than deep defensive work. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm finisher in the box, rarely rattled in front of goal. (conf 0.7)
Sound choices in hold-up play and when to attack crosses. (conf 0.65)
Puts in consistent defensive and pressing effort for a target striker. (conf 0.7)
Resilience
Generally available season to season with only occasional knocks. (conf 0.65)
Outlook
Now past 30, likely near his peak output with modest further upside. (conf 0.6)
Well known in Europe as Norway's target man and a prolific Bundesliga scorer. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Alexander Sørloth is a towering Norwegian target man now leading the line for Atlético Madrid in LaLiga, prized for his aerial dominance and physical hold-up play. He built his reputation with a prolific loan spell at RB Leipzig, where his heading ability and finishing produced one of the most productive Bundesliga seasons by a forward in years, before further raising his profile at Villarreal. At Atlético he offers Diego Simeone a genuine focal point who can win knockdowns, occupy center-backs, and finish crosses with either foot or head. He remains a mainstay of the Norway national team alongside Erling Haaland, often deployed as a foil or alternative attacking presence.
Enjoyed a prolific goal-scoring season in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig, with his aerial ability a key strength.
Regular starter for the Norway national team, often playing alongside Erling Haaland in attack.
Known as one of the most physically dominant aerial threats among strikers in LaLiga.