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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over the first steps as a young full-back, with limited senior evidence. (conf 0.3)
Reasonable recovery pace for a young wide defender; little hard data. (conf 0.3)
Adequate balance and turning for a right-back at this stage. (conf 0.3)
Expected to cover the flank for long spells; load is unproven in Europe. (conf 0.3)
Control
Tidy enough receiving the ball out wide, not a standout feature. (conf 0.3)
Carries the ball forward on occasion but is not a dribbler. (conf 0.3)
Frame still developing; little evidence of protecting the ball under pressure. (conf 0.25)
No notable record of clean striking from range. (conf 0.25)
Distribution
Safe, simple distribution typical of a young full-back. (conf 0.3)
Limited evidence of range or switches from deep. (conf 0.25)
Can reach the byline from the right but delivery quality is unproven. (conf 0.25)
Plays the obvious pass; little sign of creative range. (conf 0.25)
Chance threat
One senior goal so far; not a scoring threat. (conf 0.25)
Rarely shoots from full-back, so there is little to judge. (conf 0.25)
Overlapping runs are part of the role but little evidence of timing. (conf 0.25)
No known dead-ball threat or free-kick record in his career. (conf 0.2)
Duels
Can cover at centre-back, but aerial strength is not documented. (conf 0.3)
Competes in 1v1 defending; experience at senior level is limited. (conf 0.3)
Defense
Willing runner on the flank, little evidence of pressing triggers. (conf 0.25)
Limited senior sample of tackles and interceptions. (conf 0.25)
Still learning senior-level shape discipline in a new league. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Young and adjusting to a new country; composure unproven. (conf 0.25)
Early-career choices on when to join attacks are still developing. (conf 0.25)
Energetic wide player by profile, with a modest senior sample. (conf 0.3)
Resilience
No injury record found; default for a young player without information. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 22 with youth international experience and room to grow. (conf 0.35)
Ecuador champion and U-20 World Cup player, but new to Europe. (conf 0.3)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Daniel De La Cruz is an Ecuadorian right-back who can also cover at centre-back, currently at Nacional in the Liga Portugal Betclic on loan from LDU Quito. A product of the LDU Quito academy, he reached the senior squad in 2024 and was part of the club's Ecuadorian Serie A title that year. He has represented Ecuador at under-20 level, including the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Still early in his career, he is adapting to European football after moving from Ecuador.
Part of the LDU Quito squad that won the 2024 Ecuadorian Serie A.
Played for Ecuador at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Son of former Ecuador international Ulises de la Cruz.