Elie Mbavu

Tall 1.88m centre-back; acceleration is typical of a growing teenager. (conf 0.3)

Decent long-stride speed for his age; no senior sprint data. (conf 0.3)

Long frame still developing coordination at 16. (conf 0.3)

Youth-level endurance, limited to Jong Genk and youth minutes. (conf 0.3)

Assumed solid control for a Genk academy centre-back. (conf 0.3)

Not known as a ball carrier; neutral defender baseline. (conf 0.3)

Good height and frame, but still adding strength. (conf 0.3)

No evidence of striking quality; defender baseline. (conf 0.3)

Comfortable on the ball in Genk academy build-up. (conf 0.3)

Can play longer passes from the back, accuracy unproven. (conf 0.3)

Central defender with no role in crossing. (conf 0.3)

Little evidence either way for his reading of play on the ball. (conf 0.3)

No known scoring record or finishing role. (conf 0.3)

Rarely shoots as a centre-back; no relevant evidence available. (conf 0.3)

Seldom a runner into the box; set-piece runs unproven. (conf 0.3)

No known set-piece or long-range shooting for a young defender. (conf 0.3)

Reaches 1.88m at 16, which gives a natural aerial advantage. (conf 0.3)

Handles youth-level duels well; senior duels untested. (conf 0.3)

Typical of a young centre-back in a pressing system. (conf 0.3)

Reads the game fairly well for his age in youth football. (conf 0.3)

Captained Belgium U17, which suggests a sound defensive reading. (conf 0.3)

Trusted as Belgium U17 captain at a European final. (conf 0.3)

Sound decisions for his age; unproven against senior forwards. (conf 0.3)

Reliable competitor given captaincy and frequent youth call-ups. (conf 0.3)

No injury problems recorded, a neutral baseline. (conf 0.25)

Only 16, 1.88m, Belgium U17 captain; high ceiling if he develops. (conf 0.3)

Youth international captain; very few senior minutes so far. (conf 0.3)