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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Never a burst threat, relies on positioning rather than pace to cover ground. (conf 0.7)
Limited top-end speed typical of a deep-lying pivot player. (conf 0.65)
Adequate turning ability to escape tight pressing situations under the ball. (conf 0.6)
Covers the pitch consistently across 90 minutes in a box-to-box pivot role. (conf 0.65)
Control
Clean, reliable first touch that lets him set the tempo instantly. (conf 0.75)
Comfortable carrying the ball short distances to escape pressure, not a dribbler by trade. (conf 0.6)
Strong frame and body positioning to protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.7)
Capable long-range shooter with a clean strike when given space. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Metronomic short and medium passing that anchors build-up from deep. (conf 0.85)
Signature diagonal switches and line-breaking long balls define his game. (conf 0.85)
Rarely crosses given his deep central role, output here is minimal. (conf 0.5)
Reads the game well and consistently finds the progressive pass. (conf 0.8)
Chance threat
Modest goal output, not a primary threat in the final third. (conf 0.55)
Picks his moments to shoot from distance rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.55)
Positions smartly to stay available as an outlet rather than making runs. (conf 0.55)
Not a primary set-piece taker, occasional long-range free-kick threat. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Decent size helps him compete in aerial duels around midfield. (conf 0.55)
Solid tackler who uses strength and timing to win the ball back. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Works within team structures rather than being a relentless presser. (conf 0.55)
Screens the back line effectively, intercepting passes into midfield. (conf 0.6)
Excellent positional discipline as a classic holding midfielder. (conf 0.75)
Mental
Rarely panics on the ball, dictates tempo even under pressure. (conf 0.8)
Consistently chooses the right pass to progress play efficiently. (conf 0.75)
Reliable defensive work rate though not the most explosive presser. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Has had stretches of injury trouble across his career limiting availability. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Established, near-30s pivot with limited further upside remaining. (conf 0.55)
Known Austria international with Bundesliga pedigree, moderate wider recognition. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Florian Grillitsch is an Austrian deep-lying playmaker known for his composed passing range and tidy positional discipline in front of the back line. Developed at Hoffenheim where he became a Bundesliga regular, he later had a loan spell at Bayern Munich and a stint at Werder Bremen before joining SC Braga. At Braga he anchors midfield build-up with his signature long diagonal switches and calm distribution rather than defensive ferocity or dynamism.
Became a long-term Bundesliga regular at Hoffenheim, whom he joined in 2017.
Came through Werder Bremen and played for their first team early in his career.
Regular Austria international known for his passing range from deep midfield.