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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 short distances when driving into the box from midfield. (conf 0.7)
Decent straight-line pace but not a standout sprinter. (conf 0.65)
Nimble in tight spaces, able to turn away from pressure quickly. (conf 0.7)
Covers ground repeatedly box-to-box across a full 90 minutes. (conf 0.75)
Control
Generally clean control though can be rushed under heavy pressure. (conf 0.65)
Comfortable carrying the ball through midfield lines with close control. (conf 0.65)
Uses his frame reasonably to protect the ball but not a physical bully. (conf 0.6)
Has a genuine eye for goal, capable of clean long-range strikes. (conf 0.7)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play, keeps tempo moving in tight areas. (conf 0.7)
Functional range switches, not a primary distributor of the ball. (conf 0.6)
Occasional deliveries from wide areas but not his main output. (conf 0.55)
Spots late runs into the box from a deeper midfield role. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Known for well-timed late arrivals and composed finishes in the box. (conf 0.7)
Willing shooter who occasionally forces efforts from distance. (conf 0.6)
Excellent at timing box-crashing runs to arrive unmarked. (conf 0.7)
Not a regular set-piece taker for club or country. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Contributes occasionally in the air but not a dominant header of the ball. (conf 0.5)
Competitive in one-on-one midfield battles, wins his fair share. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Energetic presser who closes down passing lanes across midfield. (conf 0.65)
Active in interceptions when pressing higher up the pitch. (conf 0.6)
Solid discipline in a two-way midfield role, occasional lapses. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Generally calm in possession though can be inconsistent in big moments. (conf 0.65)
Sound game reading, sometimes overcommits to forward runs. (conf 0.6)
Tireless engine praised throughout his career for relentless effort. (conf 0.75)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues but generally available. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Mid-20s player likely near his ceiling as a squad-level Serie A midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Established North Macedonia international known within Serie A circles. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Eljif Elmas is a versatile box-to-box midfielder for Napoli known for his relentless work rate and knack for arriving late into the penalty area to score. Comfortable across central midfield, attacking midfield, and the left flank, he combines energetic pressing with a genuine eye for goal from open play. As North Macedonia's captain and a squad option in Serie A, he offers tactical flexibility without being an elite creator or physical dominator.
A full international for North Macedonia who has scored in European qualifying.
Part of Napoli's Serie A title-winning squad in the 2022-23 season.
Known for a high-energy, box-to-box style with a habit of scoring via late runs into the area.