Emiliano Buendía

Quick first step useful for beating markers in tight spaces. (conf 0.8)

Good sprint speed for a creative attacker but not elite pace. (conf 0.7)

Excellent change of direction and balance in small areas. (conf 0.8)

Reasonable engine; contributes both offensively and defensively. (conf 0.6)

Outstanding technical first touch that aids quick combinations. (conf 0.85)

Strong close-control dribbling to beat opponents and drive play. (conf 0.85)

Can protect possession but not physically dominant. (conf 0.6)

Accurate strikes from distance and on set pieces. (conf 0.75)

Excellent quick passing and combination play in tight areas. (conf 0.85)

Capable of accurate longer deliveries when needed. (conf 0.7)

Consistently good deliveries from wide positions and set plays. (conf 0.8)

High-level vision to pick out incisive passes and through balls. (conf 0.85)

Capable finisher, more of a creator than a pure striker. (conf 0.7)

Generally chooses appropriate opportunities to shoot. (conf 0.7)

Intelligent movement to find pockets and create space. (conf 0.8)

Reliable and effective on free-kicks and corners. (conf 0.85)

Limited aerial threat due to size and role. (conf 0.6)

Competitive on the ground but not physically dominant. (conf 0.6)

Contributes to team pressing with consistent effort. (conf 0.6)

Can intercept and disrupt but not a specialist defensive destroyer. (conf 0.6)

Reasonable positional sense when required to track back. (conf 0.6)

Calm on the ball in tight situations and under pressure. (conf 0.8)

Generally makes good choices in the final third and when creating. (conf 0.8)

Shows consistent effort both with and without the ball. (conf 0.7)

Has had some injury absences but is often available. (conf 0.6)

Still room to refine at the highest level though near prime. (conf 0.6)

Well-regarded creative midfielder with recognised set-piece ability. (conf 0.7)