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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick burst when carrying the ball through midfield traffic. (conf 0.5)
Good running speed for a box-to-box central midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Low centre of gravity helps him turn out of pressure. (conf 0.45)
Covers a lot of ground across matches; demanding Leipzig system. (conf 0.5)
Control
Controls awkward passes with ease, key in midfield. (conf 0.5)
A strong ball carrier who beats pressure with close control. (conf 0.5)
Strong in his upper body; difficult to dispossess on the turn. (conf 0.5)
Capable of driven shots from range but not a prolific scorer. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Accurate and tidy in combinations; keeps tempo moving. (conf 0.5)
Can switch play but is more carrier than long-range passer. (conf 0.4)
Rarely plays from wide areas; limited delivery. (conf 0.35)
Spots forward runs but is more a driver than a creator. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Occasional goals from midfield; not a regular finisher. (conf 0.4)
Generally sensible shot choices from distance. (conf 0.35)
Times late runs into the box reasonably well. (conf 0.4)
No notable dead-ball role; not a regular free-kick or corner taker. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Average in the air for a central midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Wins many ground duels with strength and anticipation. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Regularly presses effectively in a high-intensity system. (conf 0.5)
Strong at breaking up play and recovering possession. (conf 0.45)
Understands his midfield role; sometimes drawn into duels. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Calm in tight spaces; trusted in big matches at Leipzig. (conf 0.45)
Good choices on when to carry or pass; occasional risk. (conf 0.4)
High output in and out of possession over many seasons. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Repeated injury interruptions at Leipzig, notably with his ankles. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Aged 28 he is near his peak, with little headroom above current level. (conf 0.4)
Champions League pedigree and over fifty Mali caps at a top-two French side. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Amadou Haidara is a Malian central midfielder who joined Lens in the winter of 2025-26 from RB Leipzig. A powerful, press-resistant ball carrier with good dribbling and a strong appetite for duels, he rose through JMG Academy Bamako and Red Bull Salzburg before six seasons at Leipzig. He is a long-time Mali international with appearances at four Africa Cup of Nations. At 28 he is an established senior midfielder expected to give Lens power and experience.
Scored his first Champions League goal for RB Leipzig against Manchester United on 8 December 2020.
Won the DFB-Pokal twice with RB Leipzig (2021-22 and 2022-23).