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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 recovery speed for a modern ball-playing centre-back. (conf 0.5)
Long-limbed athlete able to cover ground against in-behind runs. (conf 0.5)
Reasonable turning ability though occasionally caught upright. (conf 0.5)
Copes with the physical demands of covering CB, RB and DM roles. (conf 0.5)
Control
Generally clean control befitting a City academy-trained defender. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable carrying out of defence in short bursts, not a dribbler. (conf 0.45)
Uses frame well to protect the ball under pressure from strikers. (conf 0.5)
Adequate passing technique without a standout long-range strike. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Tidy in possession, reflecting Manchester City academy grounding. (conf 0.5)
Capable of switching play though not a primary distributor. (conf 0.45)
Limited output from wide areas when deployed at right-back. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes well enough to break lines from the back. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Not a goal threat, rarely gets efficient shooting opportunities. (conf 0.4)
Sensible when rare set-piece chances arrive, low volume overall. (conf 0.4)
Positions intelligently to offer an outlet during build-up. (conf 0.45)
Not a designated set-piece taker at any of his clubs. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Good height and timing make him a competent aerial defender. (conf 0.5)
Combative in tackles, well suited to Ligue 1 physicality. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Engages aggressively when stepping out of the back line. (conf 0.45)
Willing interceptor who reads forward passes into the striker. (conf 0.45)
Solid shape awareness developed through versatile defensive roles. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Generally calm on the ball for a player still establishing himself. (conf 0.5)
Sound choices under pressure, still refining top-level game management. (conf 0.45)
Versatility across CB, right-back and defensive midfield shows high effort. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
No major injury history of note through his career so far. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Mid-20s defender with room to grow into a top-league regular starter. (conf 0.5)
Known within Ligue 1 and English football circles, not yet a household name. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
CJ Egan-Riley is a versatile English-born defender, eligible for both England and the Republic of Ireland, who can play across centre-back, right-back and defensive midfield. Developed through Manchester City's academy before a spell at Burnley, he moved to Marseille where he is used as a flexible squad defender valued for his physical tools and positional adaptability. He is a composed, athletic operator rather than a flashy one, relying on reading the game and covering ground to make up for a still-developing final product.
Came through the Manchester City academy system.
Left Manchester City for Burnley, gaining Premier League and Championship experience.
Moved to Marseille, adding Ligue 1 experience to his career.