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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent burst over short distances but not a explosive dribbler. (conf 0.65)
Modest top-end pace typical of a deep-lying playmaker. (conf 0.6)
Nimble in tight spaces when turning under pressure in midfield. (conf 0.65)
Covers ground consistently across a demanding Leverkusen midfield workload. (conf 0.65)
Control
Reliable cushioning of passes allows him to play forward quickly. (conf 0.7)
Can carry the ball through midfield lines but prefers passing solutions. (conf 0.6)
Uses body positioning well to protect the ball from pressing opponents. (conf 0.6)
Capable of driving passes and the occasional long-range effort with clean contact. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Tidy, secure passer who circulates possession efficiently at tempo. (conf 0.75)
Switches play and finds runners with accurate longer diagonals. (conf 0.65)
Rarely tasked with crossing given his central deep-midfield role. (conf 0.5)
Reads passing lanes well to link defense to attack under Xabi Alonso's system. (conf 0.65)
Chance threat
Occasional midfield goal threat but not a primary scoring outlet. (conf 0.55)
Generally picks sensible moments to shoot rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.5)
Finds pockets of space to receive between opposition lines. (conf 0.55)
Not a regular set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Average aerial presence for a central midfielder of his build. (conf 0.5)
Competes well in midfield battles using timing over physicality. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Engages actively in Leverkusen's coordinated pressing structure. (conf 0.6)
Contributes interceptions through positional anticipation rather than aggression. (conf 0.55)
Disciplined screening of the back line as a holding midfielder. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Calm under pressure, rarely rattled when circulating possession in tight areas. (conf 0.7)
Generally chooses the efficient pass and avoids unnecessary risk. (conf 0.65)
Diligent two-way effort across matches in a physically demanding league. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Has had spells of injury interruption across his Leverkusen career. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Prime-age player with limited further ceiling but still a reliable starter. (conf 0.55)
Well known in the Bundesliga and a regular Argentina international. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Exequiel Palacios is an Argentine central midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen known for his composed, tidy passing and disciplined positional sense in front of the back line. He operates as a metronome in Leverkusen's midfield, prioritizing efficient distribution over flashy dribbling or physical dominance. A full Argentina international, he has been part of the national team picture during the Scaloni era, though his club output has occasionally been interrupted by injuries.
Moved to Bayer Leverkusen from River Plate in 2020.
Part of Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double-winning squad under Xabi Alonso in 2023-24.
Argentina international who has featured in the national team setup during the Lionel Scaloni era.