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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent first steps for a big defender, not a quick recovery runner. (conf 0.45)
Good straight-line pace for a 1.91m centre-back, helps him defend space. (conf 0.45)
Tall frame limits sharp turns, can be exposed by nimble forwards. (conf 0.4)
Has handled a full Premier League and international workload. (conf 0.45)
Control
Safe controlling and laying off, rarely a creative receiver. (conf 0.45)
Rarely carries beyond the first line, simple on the ball. (conf 0.4)
Uses his height and frame to hold off attackers under pressure. (conf 0.4)
Adequate technique for clean clearances and switches, not a shooter. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable short distribution from the back, keeps possession simple. (conf 0.45)
Can find a diagonal or a long ball forward, not elite range. (conf 0.45)
Minimal crossing role as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Reads the game defensively more than he creates for others. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Little goal threat beyond the occasional set-piece header. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots, sensible when he does join attacks. (conf 0.35)
Attacks corners and set pieces but offers little run variety. (conf 0.35)
No known dead-ball shooting threat. (conf 0.35)
Duels
At 1.91m he wins most aerial duels and clears many crosses. (conf 0.55)
Strong and physical in one-on-ones, wins a high share of duels. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Steps out to engage but mostly protects the box in a deeper block. (conf 0.4)
Known for heavy clearance volume, including 16 against Man City in 2024. (conf 0.5)
Experienced in handling a back four and covering behind full-backs. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm in tight moments, with big-match experience at the 2022 World Cup. (conf 0.5)
Mostly sound, with occasional lapses in judgement under pressure. (conf 0.45)
Consistent effort level, plays through repeated sprints and duels. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No detailed injury record checked, so a neutral availability estimate. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Aged 28, likely close to his ceiling as a Premier League defender. (conf 0.45)
Former World Cup finalist with a Chelsea move behind him. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Axel Disasi is a French centre-back who plays at Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea. A tall, physical defender at 1.91m, he is strong in the air and effective at clearing danger. He came through at Paris FC, then Reims and Monaco, before Chelsea signed him in 2023, and he has since been loaned to other Premier League clubs. A France international who was part of the squad that reached the 2022 World Cup final, he arrives at Palace as an experienced option in central defence.
Won the UEFA Conference League with Chelsea in 2024-25.
Part of France's squad at the 2022 World Cup, which reached the final.