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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable recovery speed for a physical centre-back but not a quick starter. (conf 0.55)
Long legs give decent top-end pace to cover in behind. (conf 0.55)
Tall, rangy frame limits sharp change of direction. (conf 0.5)
Copes with Süper Lig match loads as a regular starter. (conf 0.5)
Control
Competent under pressure but not a technician on the ball. (conf 0.5)
Limited carrying threat, prefers simple progression. (conf 0.5)
Uses his height and frame to shield the ball from strikers. (conf 0.55)
Occasional long clearances but no real striking quality. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable short distribution out from the back line. (conf 0.5)
Can find switches but accuracy drops under pressure. (conf 0.45)
Rarely asked to cross given central defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Functional reading of build-up options rather than creative. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal output, mostly a threat only at set pieces. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots outside of set-piece scrambles. (conf 0.4)
Sensible positioning for a target on attacking corners. (conf 0.45)
Not a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Strong in the air, a genuine physical presence at both boxes. (conf 0.65)
Combative one-on-one defender who wins his share of tackles. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Engages when triggered but not a high-press specialist. (conf 0.45)
Good interception numbers from anticipating passing lanes. (conf 0.55)
Experienced reader of the game, rarely caught badly out of shape. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Generally calm under pressure though prone to occasional lapses. (conf 0.5)
Sound game management built on years at top-tier Turkish and French clubs. (conf 0.5)
Puts in consistent defensive effort across matches. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues over his career. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Late-20s centre-back likely near his career ceiling already. (conf 0.5)
Known within Hungarian national team and Turkish/French top flights. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Attila Szalai is a Hungarian centre-back known for his physical presence, aerial strength and combative defending, capable of also covering left-back. After a spell at Fenerbahce and a loan move to Lorient in Ligue 1, he has settled into the Turkish Super Lig with Kasimpasa, offering experienced, no-nonsense defending. He is a regular for the Hungary national team, valued more for his reliability and duels than for progressive ball-playing quality.
Established himself as a first-team centre-back at Fenerbahçe.
Has been a regular international for Hungary's national team.