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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Tall holding midfielder who covers ground steadily rather than with a sharp burst. (conf 0.25)
Long-striding 1.86m frame suggests decent straight-line speed for a six. (conf 0.25)
Rangy build limits sharp turns in tight spaces. (conf 0.25)
Has handled a heavy loan load across several leagues in two seasons. (conf 0.3)
Control
Adequate control for a holding role, still developing at senior pace. (conf 0.3)
Screening role rather than a ball carrier; little dribbling output documented. (conf 0.25)
Uses his height and frame to protect the ball in midfield. (conf 0.25)
Not known as a shooter; little long-range output documented. (conf 0.2)
Distribution
Safe, simple recycling expected of a young holding midfielder. (conf 0.3)
No evidence of a long-range passing profile at senior level. (conf 0.2)
Defensive midfielder with no wide delivery role. (conf 0.2)
Plays mostly in front of the ball; creative vision not documented. (conf 0.2)
Chance threat
Scoring is not part of his role as a defensive midfielder. (conf 0.25)
Rarely shoots; limited attacking involvement. (conf 0.2)
Stays deep and screens rather than making attacking runs. (conf 0.2)
No dead-ball or long-range shooting record documented for him. (conf 0.2)
Duels
Good height for aerial duels in midfield and at set pieces. (conf 0.3)
Physical presence helps him contest ground duels at senior level. (conf 0.3)
Defense
Defensive role implies pressing work, but senior volume is small. (conf 0.25)
Defensive coverage is his defined strength, still raw at senior level. (conf 0.3)
Trained as a holding midfielder; positional discipline is developing. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Calm enough for loans in Spain and Italy, with limited minutes behind it. (conf 0.25)
Sound basic choices expected, but little senior sample to judge. (conf 0.25)
Has stayed willing to take loans at four clubs to earn minutes. (conf 0.25)
Resilience
No significant injury record documented in public sources. (conf 0.2)
Outlook
Aged 20 with France youth pedigree and a Southampton contract. (conf 0.3)
Southampton-owned loanee with youth caps, but little senior exposure. (conf 0.3)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Daouda Traoré is a French defensive midfielder who is at Le Mans on loan from Southampton until June 2027. A tall, screening-type six, he came through Nice's academy and has since been loaned out to Valenciennes, Betis Deportivo, Bari and now Le Mans to gain senior minutes. He was a France youth international and reached the 2023 European Under-17 Championship final. Still only 20, he is a developing holding midfielder whose senior output so far is limited.
Runner-up with France at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Made his Ligue 1 debut for Nice in May 2024 against Lille.