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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable recovery speed for a teenage centre-back stepping up to the Premier League. (conf 0.5)
Good raw pace that helps cover in behind a high defensive line. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable turning and adjusting body shape against quick forwards. (conf 0.5)
Still building the physical conditioning needed for a 38-game top-flight season. (conf 0.45)
Control
Clean enough control under pressure typical of academy-developed Greek defenders. (conf 0.5)
Can carry the ball out of defence but not a primary ball-carrying threat. (conf 0.45)
Uses his frame adequately to protect the ball under physical pressure. (conf 0.45)
Limited long-range striking involvement expected at this stage of his career. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Tidy distribution from the back consistent with modern possession-based coaching. (conf 0.5)
Developing range to switch play, though not yet a standout trait. (conf 0.45)
Minimal crossing responsibility as a central defender. (conf 0.35)
Shows promise reading passing lanes to break initial pressure. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Not asked to finish chances outside of set-piece opportunities. (conf 0.35)
Rarely shoots given his defensive role. (conf 0.35)
Adequate positioning at attacking set pieces for a young centre-back. (conf 0.4)
No notable set-piece taking duties as a defender. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Strong in the air for his age, a key part of his defensive profile. (conf 0.55)
Competitive in one-on-one duels with good timing on the tackle. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Willing to step out and engage attackers ahead of the defensive line. (conf 0.45)
Reads interceptions well for a teenager transitioning to a faster league. (conf 0.5)
Generally sound spatial awareness though still learning Premier League tempo. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm on the ball for his age but untested over a full top-flight campaign. (conf 0.45)
Occasional lapses expected as he adapts to English football's intensity. (conf 0.4)
Diligent defensive effort typical of academy graduates earning a big move. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No known injury history of note so far in his young career. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Highly rated teenage centre-back with a big move suggesting significant upside. (conf 0.55)
Known within Greek and emerging Premier League scouting circles as a top prospect. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Charalampos Kostoulas is a young Greek centre-back who moved from Olympiacos to Brighton & Hove Albion as one of the most talked-about defensive prospects to leave Greek football in recent years. He is composed on the ball, quick to close down attackers, and strong in the air relative to his age. At Brighton he joins a club known for developing and reselling promising young talent, and he will need time to adapt to the physicality and pace of the Premier League.