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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Long-striding and quick over the first few steps for his height. (conf 0.7)
Covers ground fast in transition thanks to his lanky stride. (conf 0.7)
Smooth change of direction for a tall forward operating between lines. (conf 0.65)
Sustains repeated off-ball movement across a full Atalanta pressing system. (conf 0.65)
Control
Silky control lets him take the ball in tight areas under pressure. (conf 0.75)
Comfortable carrying the ball through midfield lines with close control. (conf 0.75)
Uses his frame well to protect the ball with his back to goal. (conf 0.65)
Clean, powerful technique when shooting from range or half-chances. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Combines cleanly in tight triangles as a link between midfield and attack. (conf 0.7)
Capable of switching play but not a primary long-range distributor. (conf 0.55)
Occasional crosser but not central to his attacking-midfield role. (conf 0.5)
Reads late runs and finds teammates with clever disguised passes. (conf 0.75)
Chance threat
Improved composure in front of goal since his move to Atalanta. (conf 0.65)
Generally picks sensible moments to shoot rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.6)
Excellent at finding pockets between lines to receive and turn. (conf 0.75)
Not a designated set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Decent height gives some aerial presence though not a primary target man. (conf 0.55)
Wins a fair share of duels using body positioning and control. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Buys into Gasperini-style high pressing triggers from the front. (conf 0.6)
Applies useful pressure to force turnovers in the final third. (conf 0.55)
Attack-first player whose tracking back is functional rather than elite. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Rediscovered confidence and calm decision-making since leaving Milan. (conf 0.7)
Generally chooses the right pass or dribble in advanced areas. (conf 0.65)
Puts in consistent defensive effort within Atalanta's demanding system. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Has generally avoided long-term injury layoffs in his career so far. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Mid-20s technician with room to keep growing into a top-tier attacking midfielder. (conf 0.65)
Well known in Belgium and Italy after a high-profile Club Brugge-to-Milan move. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Charles De Ketelaere is a tall, technically gifted Belgian attacking midfielder/forward who thrives finding pockets of space between the lines and combining in tight areas. After a difficult spell at AC Milan following his big-money move from Club Brugge, he rebuilt his career at Atalanta, becoming a key creative and goal-scoring presence in Gian Piero Gasperini's system. His game blends elegant first touch and vision with underrated pressing effort and a willingness to play across the front line.
Moved to AC Milan from Club Brugge in 2022 as one of Belgium's most hyped young talents before struggling to settle.
Revived his career at Atalanta, becoming an important creative outlet and goal contributor in Serie A.
Part of the Belgium national team setup as a versatile attacking option.