Ezequiel Ponce

Reasonable first-step burst for a centre-forward, not a pace threat (conf 0.5)

Decent sprint speed shown in transition at AEK and Spartak (conf 0.5)

Moves adequately in the box but is not a nimble dribbling forward (conf 0.45)

Led the line across leagues in Spain, Russia, Greece and the MLS (conf 0.5)

Reliable control as a target forward linking the play (conf 0.5)

Not a dribbler; plays facing goal with limited take-ons (conf 0.45)

Uses his body to hold the ball up as a lone striker (conf 0.5)

Strikes cleanly and converted penalties during his AEK spell (conf 0.5)

Simple link play, not a creative passer around the box (conf 0.45)

Rarely asked to pass long; limited range from the front line (conf 0.4)

Seldom a supplier from wide; the role does not call for it (conf 0.4)

Reads the box well for runners but is not a playmaker (conf 0.4)

Scored regularly at AEK and in MLS; clinical close to goal (conf 0.55)

Mostly sensible shots from inside the area as a poacher (conf 0.45)

Good positioning sense and timing of runs onto crosses (conf 0.55)

Took penalties at AEK but is not a free-kick specialist (conf 0.4)

Scored several headers at AEK; positioning helps in the air (conf 0.55)

Competes physically against centre-backs, with average strength (conf 0.45)

Described as a hard worker who presses from the front (conf 0.45)

Forward who contributes little in tackles and interceptions (conf 0.4)

Not a defensive contributor beyond pressing duties (conf 0.4)

Calm in front of goal, scoring in several leagues (conf 0.45)

Solid choices in the final third; limited creative range (conf 0.45)

Reputation as a tireless, hard-working centre-forward (conf 0.5)

Torn knee ligament as a Roma youth; otherwise little is documented (conf 0.3)

At 29 he is close to his ceiling; some gains in efficiency remain (conf 0.4)

Roma, Spartak and AEK pedigree but a fringe name at LaLiga level (conf 0.55)