Filip Kostić

Decent pace off the mark, now an experienced runner more than a sprinter. (conf 0.5)

Covers the flank steadily, less rapid in his mid-thirties. (conf 0.5)

Changes direction well when attacking the line. (conf 0.5)

Famed engine for wing-back play, repeats long runs all match. (conf 0.6)

Receives on the move and sets up his left foot reliably. (conf 0.55)

Carries the ball up the flank with decent close control. (conf 0.5)

Not a physical presence, rarely holds off defenders. (conf 0.45)

Heavy, clean left-foot striking for crosses and passes. (conf 0.55)

Safe in short combinations on the left. (conf 0.5)

Can find runners with diagonal passes from the left. (conf 0.5)

Elite left-footed crossing, a defining trait across his career. (conf 0.65)

Reads where to put the ball for runners in the box. (conf 0.55)

Occasional goal threat, mainly from late runs. (conf 0.45)

Often shoots from range, selection is mixed. (conf 0.45)

Gets forward with well-timed overlapping and underlap runs. (conf 0.5)

Left foot gives him real dead-ball quality. (conf 0.5)

Not a strong aerial presence for a defender. (conf 0.5)

Competent in duels on the flank, stronger going forward. (conf 0.5)

Presses and tracks back constantly in a wing-back role. (conf 0.5)

Wins the ball through effort and recovery more than tackling. (conf 0.5)

Experienced in a back-four or wing-back shape, can be exposed. (conf 0.5)

Calm in possession and delivery under pressure. (conf 0.5)

Experienced and reliable choices about when to go forward. (conf 0.5)

Known for relentless effort in both phases of play. (conf 0.6)

Suspected knee ligament injury at Euro 2024, otherwise mostly available. (conf 0.35)

At 33 he is at or past his peak level. (conf 0.45)

Europa League Player of the Season, Juventus alumnus, 76 Serbia caps. (conf 0.6)