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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Moderate burst for a 30-year-old; not his main weapon. (conf 0.4)
Average top speed, relies on technique over pace. (conf 0.4)
Good balance and quick turns when working between the lines. (conf 0.45)
Covers ground adequately across a long career in several leagues. (conf 0.4)
Control
Technically comfortable receiving between the lines since his City academy days. (conf 0.5)
Capable ball-carrier who beat defenders on loan at Ipswich and Swansea. (conf 0.5)
Uses his body reasonably but is not a physical shielder. (conf 0.4)
Won Goal of the Season at both Ipswich and Swansea for clean striking. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Neat short combinations, a strength of his Premier League academy training. (conf 0.45)
Competent range of passing, not a deep-lying specialist. (conf 0.4)
Delivers from wide areas adequately when used on the flank. (conf 0.35)
Finds team-mates between the lines as an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Modest but real scoring return across several leagues. (conf 0.45)
Takes shots when they are on, not a volume shooter. (conf 0.4)
Finds pockets of space between the lines as an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.4)
No confirmed dead-ball role; kept near average from striking quality. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Average-sized creator, not an aerial threat. (conf 0.35)
Wins his share of duels but is not a physical midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Presses within team structure without standing out. (conf 0.4)
Limited defensive output expected of an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Positional discipline is secondary to his attacking role. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Calm in possession in the final third after many senior seasons. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable choices in the final third, seasoned by several leagues. (conf 0.4)
Consistent running across Championship, Süper Lig and Allsvenskan spells. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
Reported post-COVID heart condition in 2021; otherwise mostly available. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Aged 30, at or near his peak with little headroom. (conf 0.4)
Former Manchester City prospect and Kosovo international; modest fame. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Bersant Celina is a Kosovan attacking midfielder, born in Prizren and raised in Norway, who plays for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. A product of Manchester City's academy, he made his name on loan at Ipswich Town and then at Swansea City, where he won Goal of the Season awards, before moving on to Dijon, Kasımpaşa and AIK. He is a technically comfortable player who can operate in central midfield or just behind the striker. He has represented Kosovo at senior level since 2014 after playing for Norway at youth level.
Became the first Kosovar to play in the Premier League, with Manchester City.
Won Goal of the Season at Ipswich Town (2017-18) and Swansea City (2018-19).