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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over the first few yards, useful for running in behind defensive lines. (conf 0.6)
Genuine pace on the counter, a trait he leaned on since his Leeds and Trabzonspor days. (conf 0.6)
Reasonably nimble in tight areas though not a dribbler by trade. (conf 0.55)
Works channels for a lower-mid Serie A side without standing out physically. (conf 0.5)
Control
Serviceable control that lets him link with midfield in transition. (conf 0.55)
Not a primary dribbler, prefers running onto through balls over beating men. (conf 0.5)
Modest strength holds up play adequately at Serie A's lower table level. (conf 0.5)
Can strike cleanly from range but not a frequent long-shot threat. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Functional combination play as a target for wide runners. (conf 0.5)
Limited output in this area, not a facet of his game. (conf 0.45)
Rarely tasked with delivery given his central striker role. (conf 0.45)
Reads simple layoffs well but not a chance creator. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Reliable finisher of clear chances across his Italian and Turkish career. (conf 0.55)
Generally picks sensible moments to shoot rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.5)
Good instincts timing runs in behind, a hallmark of his best scoring spells. (conf 0.55)
Not known as a dead-ball specialist. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competes reasonably in the air without being a dominant target man. (conf 0.5)
Battles well enough for a mobile forward against Serie A backlines. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Puts in honest defensive work from the front as part of Genoa's setup. (conf 0.5)
Limited ball-winning impact, more a pressing outlet than disruptor. (conf 0.45)
Not a primary defensive contributor as an out-and-out striker. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Experienced veteran who stays calm in front of goal in one-on-ones. (conf 0.55)
Sound, unspectacular choices befitting a long-serving squad forward. (conf 0.5)
Known for tireless running and pressing across multiple leagues. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues but generally available across his career. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Established veteran in his early thirties with limited further upside. (conf 0.55)
Known within Serie A and Turkish football circles but not a wider star name. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Caleb Ekuban is a Ghanaian forward who has built a well-traveled career through Chievo, Leeds United, Trabzonspor, Cagliari and now Genoa, currently playing in Serie A. He is a mobile, pacey striker who thrives running in behind defenses and pressing from the front rather than dropping deep to build play. At Genoa he offers experienced squad depth up front, valued more for work rate and finishing instinct than for creativity or physical dominance. His career has been defined by steady goal contributions in mid-table sides across Italy and Turkey rather than headline numbers.
Spent several productive seasons at Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig before returning to Serie A.
Played in Italian football before a spell at Leeds United early in his career.