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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp initial burst that helps him time late arrivals into the box. (conf 0.7)
Modest top-end pace, more useful in short bursts than in open space. (conf 0.6)
Nimble in tight areas, able to turn away from pressure between lines. (conf 0.7)
Covers ground consistently across 90 minutes as a box-to-box attacking midfielder. (conf 0.7)
Control
Clean control under pressure typical of a Japan international attacking midfielder. (conf 0.72)
Comfortable carrying the ball short distances but not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.65)
Average physical presence, relies more on positioning than strength to retain ball. (conf 0.55)
Capable of driven shots from distance, a known trait since his Frankfurt days. (conf 0.72)
Distribution
Reliable combination play in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.72)
Serviceable range but not renowned as a long-distribution playmaker. (conf 0.55)
Occasional crosser when drifting wide but not a primary delivery threat. (conf 0.5)
Good awareness of runners and pockets of space in advanced midfield. (conf 0.68)
Chance threat
Known for a prolific scoring stretch from midfield during his Frankfurt Europa League run. (conf 0.72)
Generally sensible shot choices, occasionally over-eager from distance. (conf 0.62)
Signature trait is late, unmarked arrivals into the box from deep midfield. (conf 0.75)
Not a primary set-piece taker but can strike free kicks with quality. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Slight frame limits aerial threat despite good timing of runs. (conf 0.5)
Average physical duels, wins some through timing rather than strength. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Engages in coordinated pressing schemes typical of modern attacking midfielders. (conf 0.6)
Contributes defensively but not a ball-winning specialist. (conf 0.5)
Reasonable discipline tracking back though attacking instincts prioritized. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm in the final third, shown by consistent scoring output at Frankfurt. (conf 0.68)
Generally makes smart choices between shooting, passing, and driving forward. (conf 0.65)
Diligent off-ball worker who covers significant ground for his side. (conf 0.68)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues and rotation across recent seasons. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Now approaching thirty, likely near his peak with limited further upside. (conf 0.55)
Well known in Europe from his Eintracht Frankfurt Europa League triumph and Japan captaincy links. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Daichi Kamada is a Japanese attacking midfielder now with Crystal Palace in the Premier League, known for his intelligent late runs into the box and composed finishing from midfield positions. He rose to prominence at Eintracht Frankfurt, where his goal contributions were central to their 2022 Europa League triumph, before spells at Lazio. A technically tidy, hard-working number 10 or advanced central midfielder, he offers goal threat and combination play more than pace or physicality.
Won the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022, scoring in the knockout rounds.
Recognized for his knack of arriving late into the penalty area from a deep midfield starting position.
Long-standing member of the Japan national team setup.