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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp over the first yards, helps him beat full-backs. (conf 0.5)
Quick but not a pure sprinter, smaller and agile. (conf 0.45)
At 1.70m he turns quickly and keeps his balance in tight spots. (conf 0.5)
Lots of running over a long career, but he is now 30. (conf 0.45)
Control
Excellent touch to control and set up the next action. (conf 0.5)
Skilful dribbler who takes on players and cuts inside. (conf 0.5)
Small frame, so he cannot always hold off strong defenders. (conf 0.4)
Clean striker of the ball, nominated for a Puskas goal. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Combines well in tight spaces and links play at pace. (conf 0.5)
Can pick a pass from wide, not a deep distributor. (conf 0.4)
Delivers from the flank, but he is more a creator inside. (conf 0.45)
Creative in the final third, found team-mates for Ligue 2 goals. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Productive scorer in Ligue 2 and at Metz in Ligue 1. (conf 0.5)
Mixes shots with passes, well-judged attempts. (conf 0.45)
Slips between lines and drifts in from the right. (conf 0.5)
Strong technique, little known about dead-ball duty. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Only 1.70m, so rarely a threat in the air. (conf 0.4)
Light on duels, relies on skill rather than strength. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Contributes to team pressing from the wing. (conf 0.4)
Not a defensive disruptor, attacking priority. (conf 0.35)
Basic positional work in a wide or advanced role. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Composed when finishing or in tight spaces. (conf 0.45)
Smart in the final third, rarely wasteful. (conf 0.45)
Sustained effort across a long career at several clubs. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No injury information gathered, so a neutral rating. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
30 years old, so there is little headroom left to grow. (conf 0.35)
Ligue 2 Player of the Year 2023-24, now at a Ligue 1 side. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Gauthier Hein is a French attacking midfielder and right winger, born in Thionville, who is small (1.70m) and relies on technique, dribbling and close control. He came through the Metz academy, had loans at Tours and Valenciennes, and became a standout at Auxerre from 2020 to 2024. He returned to Metz in 2024 and joined Nice in 2026. He was the UNFP Ligue 2 Player of the Year in 2023-24.
Nominated for the 2021 FIFA Puskas Award for a goal against Niort.
Won Ligue 2 with Auxerre in 2023-24 and was named UNFP Ligue 2 Player of the Year.
Was a national table tennis champion at age 12 before choosing football.