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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Shows the quick first step typical of a Ligue 1 wide attacker. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable pace to stretch defenses on the counter. (conf 0.4)
Can shift direction to beat a full-back in one-on-ones. (conf 0.4)
Expected to cover ground across a full match as a winger. (conf 0.35)
Control
Adequate control for a squad player at this level. (conf 0.4)
Uses close control to try to isolate defenders wide. (conf 0.4)
Modest physical presence to protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.35)
Can strike from range but not a standout weapon. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Handles combination play in tight areas reasonably. (conf 0.35)
Not a primary distributor from wide areas. (conf 0.3)
Delivers crosses from the flank with moderate consistency. (conf 0.35)
Sees basic passing lanes typical of a squad winger. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Contributes some goals but not a prolific scorer. (conf 0.4)
Picks shots opportunistically rather than with elite discipline. (conf 0.35)
Finds pockets of space typical of a Ligue 1 wide player. (conf 0.35)
Not known as a dedicated set-piece taker. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Limited aerial threat as a smaller wide attacker. (conf 0.3)
Competes for the ball in wide areas at a mid-table level. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Engages in team pressing schemes from the front. (conf 0.35)
Offers limited defensive disruption from a wide role. (conf 0.3)
Tracking back is inconsistent, typical of an attacking winger. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Generally settled on the ball in Ligue 1 matches. (conf 0.35)
Makes sound but unspectacular choices in the final third. (conf 0.35)
Puts in effort tracking back and pressing for the team. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No major known injury history on record. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
In his mid-20s, likely near his ceiling as a squad winger. (conf 0.35)
Little recognition outside domestic French football circles. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Cheikh Sabaly is a Senegalese wide attacker who plies his trade for Metz in Ligue 1, operating on either flank. He relies on pace and direct dribbling to get at full-backs rather than standout technical polish. At this stage of his career he profiles as a squad-depth winger for a club fighting in the lower half of the table.