Dani Ceballos

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League: LaLiga EA SportsTeam: Real MadridNationality: Spain
Positions:CMAMAge: ~29

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€2.3m€10.3m
Confidence: 57%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 68 / 100·Confidence 57%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration66

Decent burst off the dribble but not an explosive athlete. (conf 0.6)

Top speed62

Modest top-end pace, relies on technique over running power. (conf 0.55)

Agility78

Nimble in tight spaces with quick feet to escape pressure. (conf 0.65)

Stamina68

Covers ground steadily but has battled recurring injuries limiting output. (conf 0.55)

Control

First touch82

Clean, controlled first touch that lets him play under pressure instantly. (conf 0.7)

Dribbling80

Comfortable carrying through midfield lines with tight close control. (conf 0.7)

Ball shielding68

Uses body well but lacks the physical bulk to dominate duels. (conf 0.55)

Ball striking70

Capable of driven strikes from range though not a frequent scorer. (conf 0.55)

Distribution

Short passing83

Crisp, quick combination passing that keeps tempo in tight areas. (conf 0.7)

Long passing74

Can switch play accurately though not his primary weapon. (conf 0.6)

Crossing58

Rarely delivers crosses given his central, deeper-lying role. (conf 0.5)

Vision80

Reads passing lanes well and picks progressive options between lines. (conf 0.65)

Chance threat

Finishing60

Occasional midfield goals but not a natural finisher. (conf 0.5)

Shot selection65

Generally sensible about when to shoot from distance. (conf 0.5)

Off-ball movement72

Finds pockets of space to receive and turn between the lines. (conf 0.55)

Set-piece shot55

Not a primary set-piece taker in his squads. (conf 0.45)

Duels

Aerial45

Undersized for aerial duels, avoided as an aspect of his game. (conf 0.5)

Ground duels65

Competitive in tackles despite lacking significant physical presence. (conf 0.5)

Defense

Pressing intensity70

Engages actively in coordinated pressing schemes when fit. (conf 0.55)

Defensive disruption63

Intercepts passing lanes more through anticipation than physicality. (conf 0.5)

Defensive positioning66

Disciplined positional sense in a double pivot or box-to-box role. (conf 0.5)

Mental

Composure78

Comfortable receiving and playing under pressure in tight spaces. (conf 0.65)

Decision making76

Generally makes the progressive pass rather than forcing risk. (conf 0.6)

Work rate72

Willing runner though injury history has capped consistent minutes. (conf 0.55)

Resilience

Injury reliability45

Long injury history including a serious knee issue has limited availability. (conf 0.6)

Outlook

Potential55

Approaching 30 with a career of loans, ceiling now largely set. (conf 0.55)

Reputation68

Known La Liga and Spain international, Betis fan favorite, Real Madrid academy product. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Dani Ceballos is a technical, press-resistant central midfielder who thrives in tight spaces with a quick first touch and sharp combination passing. Developed at Real Madrid and matured through productive loan spells at Real Betis, he offers composure on the ball and progressive passing range rather than physical dominance. His career has been shaped by recurring injury setbacks, and he now looks to carve out a role back at Real Madrid or find regular first-team football elsewhere.

Won Olympic silver with Spain at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Came through Real Betis's academy before joining Real Madrid, with loan spells at Arsenal.

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