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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable recovery speed for a centre-back but not a standout athletic trait. (conf 0.5)
Adequate pace to cover in behind at Süper Lig level. (conf 0.5)
Functional turning and repositioning typical of a tall centre-back. (conf 0.45)
Holds up over 90 minutes as an every-week defensive starter. (conf 0.5)
Control
Controls under pressure adequately without being press-resistant. (conf 0.45)
Limited carrying ability, prioritizes safety over progression. (conf 0.45)
Uses frame to shield the ball in defensive duels. (conf 0.45)
Not known for driving long-range strikes from defence. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up phases from the back line. (conf 0.5)
Can play line-breaking balls occasionally but not a specialist distributor. (conf 0.45)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Modest range of passing vision for a defensive-minded centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Limited attacking output, occasional set-piece threat only. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots given his defensive role. (conf 0.35)
Positions mainly for defensive cover rather than attacking runs. (conf 0.4)
Not a regular set-piece taker. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Good height and jumping ability make him a threat in both boxes. (conf 0.55)
Competes well in one-on-one defensive duels with physical presence. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Engages when needed but not an aggressive high-press initiator. (conf 0.45)
Reads passing lanes to intercept and break up attacks. (conf 0.45)
Generally sound structural positioning as a young centre-back. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Mostly composed under pressure though can be caught out at times. (conf 0.45)
Sensible risk management typical of a developing top-flight centre-back. (conf 0.45)
Consistent defensive effort across matches. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No major long-term injury history known. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Still in his mid-twenties with room to develop after top-flight European exposure. (conf 0.45)
Known within Hungarian national team circles and via his Parma spell but not widely recognized. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Botond Balogh is a Hungarian centre-back known for his height, aerial presence, and defensively-oriented game, having previously played in Serie A with Parma before moving into Turkish football with Kocaelispor. He is a physical, no-nonsense stopper who prioritizes positioning and duels over progressive ball-playing. At this stage of his career he profiles as a solid rotation or starting centre-back option at Süper Lig level with international experience for Hungary.
Capped for the Hungary national team.
Played for Parma in Italy before moving to Turkish football.