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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Covers ground well for a big-framed midfielder but not a burst dribbler. (conf 0.7)
Long legs eat up distance in transition and recovery running. (conf 0.7)
Surprisingly nimble for his size when turning away from pressure. (conf 0.65)
Box-to-box engine that covers huge distances across 90 minutes. (conf 0.85)
Control
Cushions passes cleanly under pressure in tight central areas. (conf 0.7)
Powerful carries through midfield lines using long strides and strength. (conf 0.7)
Excellent at using his frame to shield the ball from challengers. (conf 0.85)
Occasional long-range effort but not a primary shooting threat. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Reliable progressive passer who keeps tempo in Napoli's build-up. (conf 0.75)
Can switch play but favors shorter progressive options. (conf 0.6)
Limited crossing output as a central rather than wide operator. (conf 0.5)
Spots late runners and threads passes through congested midfields. (conf 0.65)
Chance threat
Chips in occasional goals from late box arrivals rather than open play. (conf 0.6)
Generally picks smart moments to join the attack from deep. (conf 0.55)
Times late runs into the box well for a defensive midfielder. (conf 0.7)
Not a designated set-piece taker in Napoli's system. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Strong in the air on both defensive set pieces and attacking corners. (conf 0.75)
Physically dominant in tackles and one-on-one midfield battles. (conf 0.8)
Defense
Presses relentlessly and closes passing lanes with high work rate. (conf 0.75)
Breaks up opposition attacks with well-timed interceptions and tackles. (conf 0.75)
Screens the back line intelligently as part of a double pivot. (conf 0.7)
Mental
Rarely rattled, plays with calm authority in high-tempo matches. (conf 0.7)
Sound judgment on when to recycle possession versus drive forward. (conf 0.68)
Tireless two-way contributor central to Napoli's midfield identity. (conf 0.85)
Resilience
Has dealt with muscular issues in recent seasons limiting availability. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Entering thirties, likely near-peak with gradual decline ahead. (conf 0.6)
Well regarded Serie A midfielder and long-time Cameroon captain-level figure. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Frank Zambo Anguissa is a powerful, athletic box-to-box midfielder anchoring Napoli's engine room in Serie A. Built like a wrecking ball but surprisingly mobile, he combines relentless pressing and ground-duel strength with late, well-timed runs into the box that regularly produce goals. A key figure in Napoli's title-winning campaign under Luciano Spalletti, he remains a core starter and Cameroon international under Antonio Conte's setup.
Key midfield starter for Napoli's 2022-23 Serie A title-winning side.
Regular starter for the Cameroon national team.
Known for scoring important late-arriving box goals from midfield.