Arthur Masuaku

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: SunderlandNationality: FranceDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Positions:LBLMAge: ~32

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€2.2m€9.4m
Confidence: 59%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 67 / 100·Confidence 59%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration74

Quick over short bursts to beat his man in wide areas, though now 32. (conf 0.7)

Top speed70

Decent recovery pace but no longer the explosive burner of his West Ham prime. (conf 0.65)

Agility82

Renowned for tight close control and sudden changes of direction on the flank. (conf 0.8)

Stamina68

Covers the left channel repeatedly but workload managed carefully at his age. (conf 0.6)

Control

First touch76

Comfortable cushioning the ball under pressure in tight wide areas. (conf 0.7)

Dribbling83

Trademark rabona flicks and step-overs make him a genuine one-on-one threat. (conf 0.85)

Ball shielding73

Uses body positioning well to protect possession near the touchline. (conf 0.65)

Ball striking65

Decent technique from set pieces but not a primary striker of the ball. (conf 0.5)

Distribution

Short passing74

Reliable in combination play down the left with midfield partners. (conf 0.65)

Long passing63

Capable of switches of play though not his defining trait. (conf 0.5)

Crossing80

Delivers dangerous, often disguised crosses including his famous no-look ball. (conf 0.8)

Vision71

Spots underlapping runs and picks out attackers from wide areas. (conf 0.6)

Chance threat

Finishing52

Rarely a goal threat, contributing more via creativity than shooting. (conf 0.45)

Shot selection55

Sensible about when to shoot, mostly deferring to teammates in the box. (conf 0.45)

Off-ball movement70

Times overlapping and underlapping runs to stretch opposition defenses. (conf 0.55)

Set-piece shot66

Occasional delivery from free kicks though not a primary taker. (conf 0.5)

Duels

Aerial55

Limited aerial presence typical of a smaller attacking full-back. (conf 0.5)

Ground duels70

Competitive in one-on-one defending using quickness to recover. (conf 0.6)

Defense

Pressing intensity64

Engages higher up the pitch but not a relentless presser at this stage. (conf 0.5)

Defensive disruption62

Occasionally caught upfield after committing to attacking phases. (conf 0.5)

Defensive positioning63

Positioning has been an inconsistent part of his defensive game historically. (conf 0.5)

Mental

Composure74

Comfortable on the ball in tight spaces even under defensive pressure. (conf 0.65)

Decision making70

Generally sound choices balancing attacking flair with defensive duty. (conf 0.6)

Work rate70

Puts in effort up and down the flank across a match. (conf 0.55)

Resilience

Injury reliability55

Has dealt with notable injury spells including serious knee issues in his career. (conf 0.5)

Outlook

Potential42

At 32, largely at or past his peak with limited further development. (conf 0.6)

Reputation62

Well known in the Premier League for his flair and West Ham spell. (conf 0.65)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Arthur Masuaku is a flair-driven left-back known for his trickery, close control, and audacious crossing, including his signature no-look and rabona deliveries developed during his years at West Ham United. After a spell at Besiktas, he returned to English football with Sunderland following their promotion to the Premier League. Now in his early thirties, he offers experience, attacking creativity down the flank, and set-piece delivery, though his defensive positioning and physical output have never been the strongest part of his game.

Became a fan favorite at West Ham for his flamboyant rabona crosses and flicks.

Spent time on loan at and later signed for Besiktas in Turkey before returning to England.

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