Darling Bladi

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League: EredivisieTeam: SC HeerenveenNationality: France
Positions:LBAge: ~22

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.1m – €0.7m
Confidence: 29%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 53 / 100·Confidence 29%

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

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration70

Noted as an ultra-fast left-back; small frame suits quick bursts. (conf 0.35)

Top speed72

Pace is his standout trait, described as ultra-fast in public profiles. (conf 0.35)

Agility66

Small 1.64m frame gives good balance and quick turns. (conf 0.3)

Stamina62

Regular minutes for Betis Deportivo and Bourg-Péronnas suggest a solid engine. (conf 0.3)

Control

First touch55

Adequate control for a full-back at third and fourth-tier level. (conf 0.3)

Dribbling58

Can carry the ball on the flank, helped by his pace. (conf 0.3)

Ball shielding40

Very small at 1.64m, so he struggles to shield the ball against strong opponents. (conf 0.3)

Ball striking48

Not known as a shooter; no goals in 72 senior appearances. (conf 0.25)

Distribution

Short passing56

Adequate short passing for a full-back at lower-division level. (conf 0.3)

Long passing48

No evidence of long-passing range from the left-back slot. (conf 0.25)

Crossing55

Overlapping full-back whose delivery is untested at Eredivisie level. (conf 0.3)

Vision48

Creative vision is not documented in available sources. (conf 0.25)

Chance threat

Finishing30

No goals in 72 senior appearances; finishing is not part of his game. (conf 0.3)

Shot selection38

Rarely shoots, so shot choice is barely observable. (conf 0.25)

Off-ball movement52

Overlapping runs fit a pacy full-back but are not well documented. (conf 0.25)

Set-piece shot30

No known dead-ball shooting responsibility. (conf 0.25)

Duels

Aerial30

At 1.64m, aerial duels are a clear weakness. (conf 0.3)

Ground duels56

Relies on pace and timing in one-on-one duels rather than strength. (conf 0.3)

Defense

Pressing intensity58

Pace allows him to close down quickly on the flank. (conf 0.3)

Defensive disruption56

Speed helps him recover and win the ball back. (conf 0.3)

Defensive positioning54

Still developing positional discipline after lower-division football. (conf 0.3)

Mental

Composure52

Limited information on composure at a high level. (conf 0.25)

Decision making52

Limited evidence of decision-making; kept near average. (conf 0.25)

Work rate62

Steady minutes across France and Spain suggest good work rate. (conf 0.3)

Resilience

Injury reliability60

No injury information found; neutral reliability rating. (conf 0.25)

Outlook

Potential64

Twenty-two with elite pace and room to adapt to the Eredivisie. (conf 0.35)

Reputation28

Little exposure above the third tier before joining Heerenveen. (conf 0.4)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Darling Bladi is a French left-back who arrived at SC Heerenveen in July 2026 from Real Betis Deportivo. Born in Créteil, he developed in the Saint-Étienne academy and is a small but very fast full-back at 1.64m. He debuted in Ligue 2 for Saint-Étienne in December 2023, spent 2024-25 on loan at Bourg-Péronnas in the Championnat National and then played in the Primera Federación for Betis Deportivo. Little is public about his senior level, so his ratings are cautious.

Made his Ligue 2 debut for Saint-Étienne in December 2023 against Bordeaux.

Made one Copa del Rey appearance for the Real Betis first team.

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