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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent but unspectacular burst, not a player who beats defenders with pure pace. (conf 0.6)
Modest top-end speed compared to elite wide midfielders. (conf 0.55)
Comfortable turning in tight areas thanks to a compact frame and low centre of gravity. (conf 0.55)
Box-to-box engine developed through Valencia's demanding midfield role. (conf 0.65)
Control
Clean first touch under pressure, a product of his Valencia academy technical grounding. (conf 0.65)
Can carry the ball through midfield lines but is not a dedicated dribbler. (conf 0.55)
Uses his sturdy build to protect the ball in congested central areas. (conf 0.55)
Renowned for a powerful, accurate strike of the ball from distance and set plays. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Reliable tempo-setter in central areas with crisp combination play. (conf 0.65)
Capable of switching play and threading longer diagonals into the channel. (conf 0.6)
Solid delivery from wide areas stemming from time as a right winger at Valencia. (conf 0.55)
Good awareness to pick late runners, though not an elite creative playmaker. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Known for arriving late into the box and converting with a clean strike. (conf 0.65)
Willing shooter from range who occasionally forces low-percentage attempts. (conf 0.55)
Times late runs into the box well for a central midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Has taken and converted penalties and free kicks reliably across his career. (conf 0.65)
Duels
Average aerial presence, not a major threat from crosses or set pieces defensively. (conf 0.5)
Competes well physically in central midfield battles. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Works reasonably hard off the ball though not a relentless presser. (conf 0.5)
Contributes useful interceptions but is primarily an attack-minded midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Sound positional sense from years in a double-pivot or eight role. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm on the ball and from the penalty spot, rarely rattled in big moments. (conf 0.6)
Generally sensible choices in possession, favors quick combination over risk. (conf 0.55)
Consistent shift-covering across both boxes typical of his Valencia upbringing. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Has stayed largely available season to season with few major injury layoffs. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Approaching his late twenties, likely at or just past his peak output level. (conf 0.55)
Known across Spain and briefly at PSG, but not a global superstar name. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Carlos Soler is a versatile Spanish central midfielder now with Real Sociedad, capable of playing as a box-to-box eight, attacking midfielder, or wide right option. A Valencia academy graduate, he combines a hard-working engine with a genuine goal threat, arriving late into the box and striking the ball cleanly with either foot. After a spell at Paris Saint-Germain and time on loan at West Ham United, he returned to Spanish football looking to rediscover the consistent form that made him a fixture for Valencia and the Spanish national team.
Came through Valencia's academy and became a first-team regular and eventual captain.
Won the Copa del Rey with Valencia in 2019.
Transferred to Paris Saint-Germain before later moving on loan to West Ham United.