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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 away from defenders on either wing. (conf 0.4)
Fast over distance and effective when the team counter-attacks. (conf 0.4)
Agile with quick changes of direction on either flank. (conf 0.35)
Adequate endurance after seasons in Portugal. (conf 0.35)
Control
Reasonable first touch when receiving wide. (conf 0.35)
Direct dribbler who beats defenders on the flank. (conf 0.4)
Slight at 1.75 m, shields adequately at best. (conf 0.3)
Competent striker of the ball, though not a major shooting threat. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Plays neat short combinations without much creative risk. (conf 0.35)
Rarely plays long passes; his game is built on short actions. (conf 0.25)
Decent crossing ability from either wing, a useful tool. (conf 0.35)
Reads play fairly well but is not a creator for teammates. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Modest goal return across his career so far for a wide forward. (conf 0.35)
Shot selection is average, neither wasteful nor especially sharp. (conf 0.3)
Runs inside and in behind from the flank. (conf 0.35)
No free-kick or dead-ball record is documented for him. (conf 0.2)
Duels
Not an aerial threat; his size and style keep him on the ground. (conf 0.3)
Holds his own in wide duels but is not physically dominant. (conf 0.3)
Defense
His pressing contribution is reasonable but not outstanding. (conf 0.35)
Limited defensive output expected of an attacking winger. (conf 0.3)
Limited tracking-back duties, so positional discipline is basic. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Composure in the final third is average, with mixed finishing. (conf 0.35)
Makes reasonable choices on the ball, but not a standout. (conf 0.3)
Good workload shown while playing on both wings. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No significant injury history found in public sources, so a neutral rating. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
23 with a fresh four-year deal, modest headroom. (conf 0.4)
La Liga and Primeira Liga experience, now in Belgium. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Babatunde Jimoh Akinsola, known as Tunde Akinsola, is a Nigerian winger born in Lagos who joined Cercle Brugge from AVS in September 2026 on a four-year deal. He started in Sweden at Vasalunds before moving to Real Valladolid, where he made his La Liga debut in 2023, then joined AVS in Portugal. He is a quick, direct wide player at 1.75 m, comfortable on either flank.
Made his La Liga debut for Real Valladolid in May 2023.
Signed a four-year contract with Cercle Brugge in September 2026.