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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Limited burst, relies on positioning rather than pace to cover ground. (conf 0.6)
Not a mover, a classic slower Serie A regista in the mold of a deep pivot. (conf 0.6)
Adequate turning in tight midfield areas but not sharp for elite level. (conf 0.55)
Covers his zone consistently across 90 minutes as a holding midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Control
Clean control under pressure typical of a long-tenured Lazio deep midfielder. (conf 0.6)
Rarely beats opponents with the ball, prefers quick simple releases. (conf 0.55)
Uses body well to protect possession in central areas. (conf 0.55)
Capable of hitting driven shots from distance on occasion. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Reliable tempo-setter recycling possession from deep in Lazio's build-up. (conf 0.65)
Known for switching play and probing diagonals from the pivot role. (conf 0.65)
Rarely delivers crosses given his deep-lying central role. (conf 0.5)
Good scanning habits to find teammates and dictate rhythm. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Limited end product, scores sparingly, mostly from set pieces or rebounds. (conf 0.5)
Generally disciplined, takes shots only when the lane is clear. (conf 0.5)
Stays disciplined in position rather than making forward runs. (conf 0.5)
Has taken free kicks and penalties for Lazio over the years. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Competent in duels for a midfielder but not a dominant header of the ball. (conf 0.5)
Battles well in central midfield, wins his share of tackles. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Applies moderate pressure, more positional screener than harrier. (conf 0.5)
Reads passing lanes well to intercept and break up opposition attacks. (conf 0.55)
Excellent sense of covering space in front of the back line. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Rarely panics under pressure, calm distributor even in tight games. (conf 0.55)
Experienced regista who generally makes the simple, correct choice. (conf 0.55)
Diligent professional who has been a steady squad presence for years. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has had various muscular knocks over his career limiting availability. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Early thirties, established role player with limited further ceiling. (conf 0.55)
Well known within Serie A as a long-serving Lazio academy product. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Danilo Cataldi is an Italian holding midfielder who came through Lazio's own academy and has spent the bulk of his career as their deep-lying pivot, screening the defense and setting tempo with his passing range. He is not a dynamic athlete and offers little going forward himself, but he reads the game well and rarely gives the ball away cheaply. A boyhood Lazio fan turned club captain material at times, he represents continuity in the Biancocelesti midfield.
Product of Lazio's youth academy who became a boyhood-dream regular for the first team.
Known as a reliable deep-lying playmaker rather than a physical ball-winner.