Facundo Medina

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League: Ligue 1Team: MarseilleNationality: Argentina
Positions:CBLBAge: ~27

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€8.5m€35.0m
Confidence: 62%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 72 / 100·Confidence 62%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration76

Quick recovery pace lets him cover in behind despite occasional positional risk. (conf 0.7)

Top speed77

Genuine speed to track runners even when caught upfield. (conf 0.7)

Agility74

Comfortable turning and adjusting body shape in one-on-one duels. (conf 0.65)

Stamina73

Covers both full-back and centre-back roles across a demanding Ligue 1 season. (conf 0.6)

Control

First touch74

Reliable control under pressure when stepping into midfield areas. (conf 0.65)

Dribbling73

Willing to carry the ball out of defence and beat a first press with the dribble. (conf 0.65)

Ball shielding72

Uses strength to protect possession when pressed by forwards. (conf 0.6)

Ball striking68

Capable long-range and driven passing technique rather than a shooting threat. (conf 0.55)

Distribution

Short passing76

Progresses play cleanly from the back in Marseille's possession structure. (conf 0.65)

Long passing75

Switches play and finds diagonals with good weight and accuracy. (conf 0.65)

Crossing62

Serviceable delivery from wide areas when deployed at left-back. (conf 0.5)

Vision74

Spots progressive passing lanes typical of a ball-playing defender. (conf 0.6)

Chance threat

Finishing55

Not a goal threat, with only occasional set-piece contributions. (conf 0.45)

Shot selection58

Rarely shoots, staying disciplined in his defensive remit. (conf 0.45)

Off-ball movement68

Sensible positioning to offer passing angles from deep. (conf 0.55)

Set-piece shot50

Not a designated set-piece taker for his teams. (conf 0.4)

Duels

Aerial74

Competes well in the box despite being undersized for a centre-back. (conf 0.65)

Ground duels78

Combative tackler who wins a high share of one-on-one confrontations. (conf 0.7)

Defense

Pressing intensity73

Engages aggressively higher up the pitch within Marseille's press. (conf 0.6)

Defensive disruption77

Reads passing lanes to intercept and break up opposition attacks. (conf 0.65)

Defensive positioning73

Generally sound but has shown lapses of concentration in prior seasons. (conf 0.6)

Mental

Composure74

Calm in possession though occasionally rash in tackle timing. (conf 0.6)

Decision making72

Balances risk-taking on the ball with defensive duty reasonably well. (conf 0.6)

Work rate80

Covers ground relentlessly across both full-back and centre-back duties. (conf 0.65)

Resilience

Injury reliability60

Has dealt with notable injury spells, including a serious knee issue at Lens. (conf 0.55)

Outlook

Potential58

Entering his prime but ceiling is versatile squad regular rather than superstar. (conf 0.55)

Reputation65

Well regarded in Ligue 1 and part of the wider Argentina national team picture. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Facundo Medina is a versatile Argentine defender capable of playing centre-back or left-back, known for his physical duels, ball-carrying ability, and willingness to step into midfield with progressive passing. After building his reputation at Lens with combative, front-foot defending, he moved to Marseille where he continues to offer positional flexibility across the back line. His game blends aggression in the tackle with genuine comfort on the ball, though occasional lapses in positioning and injury setbacks have tempered his consistency.

Developed into a key defensive figure during Lens's resurgence in Ligue 1 before joining Marseille.

Regularly used as both a left-back and centre-back due to his versatility and ball-playing skill.

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