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Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Still has a useful burst but has lost a step since his Napoli peak. (conf 0.65)
Decent recovery pace for a veteran full-back but no longer a standout sprinter. (conf 0.6)
Nimble in tight areas and comfortable turning quickly under pressure. (conf 0.6)
Can still cover a full flank but rotates more at 32 than in his prime. (conf 0.55)
Control
Reliable control that lets him carry the ball out of defensive areas cleanly. (conf 0.6)
Capable of beating a man in one-on-ones though not a primary creative outlet. (conf 0.55)
Strong body positioning to protect the ball against wide forwards. (conf 0.6)
Passable strike quality from distance but rarely a shooting threat. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Composed in build-up and comfortable combining in tight defensive-third spaces. (conf 0.65)
Functional switches of play though not his standout attribute. (conf 0.55)
Serviceable delivery but never a heavy crossing volume full-back. (conf 0.55)
Reads passing lanes well enough to link defense to midfield efficiently. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Almost never involved in direct goal-scoring situations. (conf 0.5)
Rarely shoots and shows little inclination to test the keeper. (conf 0.45)
Sensible overlapping runs timed to support the winger ahead of him. (conf 0.55)
Not a dead-ball taker in either club or international setups. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Undersized for a full-back and can be exposed against strong aerial wingers. (conf 0.5)
Tenacious tackler with good timing built over a long Serie A career. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Applies consistent pressure on wide opponents though less explosive than in his 20s. (conf 0.55)
Smart interceptions from anticipating wide passing patterns. (conf 0.6)
Experienced positional sense honed under disciplined coaches like Sarri. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Rarely rattled, a calm veteran presence in a back line. (conf 0.6)
Makes sound, low-risk choices reflecting years of top-flight experience. (conf 0.6)
Diligent defensive worker who tracks back consistently. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has dealt with recurring muscular issues across his career. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Past his physical peak at 32 with a role now more squad-depth than starter. (conf 0.55)
Well known in Italy from a decade at Napoli and Lazio plus Albania captaincy. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Elseid Hysaj is a veteran Albanian right-back, also capable at left-back, now with Lazio in Serie A after a long spell at Napoli. A defensively disciplined, low-error full-back, he built his reputation under Maurizio Sarri as a reliable, positionally sound outlet who rarely gives the ball away. At 32 he offers experience and squad depth more than explosive attacking output, serving as a steady rotation option and a senior figure for the Albania national team.
Spent six seasons as a regular starter at Napoli before joining Lazio.
Has been a long-time Albania international and has captained the national side.