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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery pace typical of a mid-table Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable straight-line speed for covering in behind at this level. (conf 0.35)
Functional turning and repositioning for a defender of his build. (conf 0.35)
Holds up over 90 minutes as expected for an established Liga Portugal starter. (conf 0.35)
Control
Competent control under pressure consistent with regular top-flight minutes. (conf 0.35)
Limited carrying ambition, prioritising safety over progression as a centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Uses frame to protect the ball adequately in defensive duels. (conf 0.35)
Modest passing power, rarely tasked with driven long-range strikes. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up phases typical of an Arouca back-line starter. (conf 0.35)
Serviceable range for switching play at Liga Portugal Betclic level. (conf 0.35)
Rarely involved in crossing duties from a central defensive role. (conf 0.3)
Reads passing lanes adequately for a mid-tier top-flight centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Minimal attacking output expected from a Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Rarely shoots, mostly limited to set-piece opportunities. (conf 0.3)
Positions mainly for defensive cover rather than attacking runs. (conf 0.3)
Occasional aerial threat at set pieces but not a primary taker. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Solid in the air, a baseline strength for a regular centre-back starter. (conf 0.4)
Competes reasonably well in one-on-one defensive situations. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Engages within Arouca's structured defensive pressing scheme. (conf 0.35)
Contributes interceptions and blocks consistent with a starting role. (conf 0.35)
Generally sound shape and spacing as a regular Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Handles pressure adequately for a mid-table top-flight defender. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable judgment on when to engage or drop off. (conf 0.35)
Puts in consistent defensive effort expected of an Arouca regular. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No known injury history suggesting typical durability for his age. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Mid-20s defender likely near his ceiling within the Liga Portugal tier. (conf 0.35)
Little international recognition, known mainly within Portuguese football circles. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Boris Popović is a Serbian centre-back plying his trade with FC Arouca in the Liga Portugal Betclic. He profiles as a steady, defensively-oriented presence rather than a ball-progressing centre-back, fitting the standard mold of a mid-table top-flight Portuguese starter. Without extensive detailed knowledge of his individual output, his game is assessed relative to the demands of Arouca's defensive setup.