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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent turn of speed for a 1.93m defender, not quick over the first steps (conf 0.4)
Covers ground adequately, not a sprinter (conf 0.4)
Tall frame limits sharp turns in tight spaces (conf 0.35)
Has handled regular Serie B minutes and now starts in Serie A (conf 0.45)
Control
Comfortable receiving on the ball, fitting a ball-playing centre-back (conf 0.4)
Rarely carries the ball far, typical for a tall centre-back (conf 0.35)
Uses his large frame to protect the ball when pressed (conf 0.4)
Clean enough on the ball but not a shooting threat (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Described as ball-playing, so safe and tidy short distribution (conf 0.45)
Capable of longer diagonal passes from the back line (conf 0.4)
Rarely involved in wide delivery from his position (conf 0.3)
Plays simple, forward-looking passes rather than creating (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Defender with little goal output, scoring is not part of his game (conf 0.3)
Seldom shoots, takes few low-value attempts (conf 0.3)
Limited attacking runs beyond set pieces (conf 0.3)
Not known as a dead-ball or long-range shooter at any level (conf 0.25)
Duels
At 1.93m he is a strong presence in both boxes (conf 0.45)
Strength helps him in direct duels, still building top-level experience (conf 0.45)
Defense
Reasonable defensive effort within a team shape (conf 0.4)
Wins balls through positioning and strength more than tackling (conf 0.4)
Positioning is cited as a strength and he starts for Frosinone (conf 0.45)
Mental
Plays out from the back calmly at Serie B and A level (conf 0.4)
Sound reading of play, consistent starter for a promoted side (conf 0.4)
Reliable effort level, has earned starting roles (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No major injury record found in public sources (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Still 24 with Atalanta ownership, so some headroom remains (conf 0.45)
Serie A starter with Italy U21 caps, still a low-profile name (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Giorgio Cittadini is an Italian centre-back, 1.93m tall, who can play in a back four or a back three and is noted for his strength, positioning and ball-playing. He came through Atalanta's academy, made his Serie A debut in January 2022 and then developed through loans at Modena, Monza, Genoa and Frosinone. He is back at Frosinone on loan from Atalanta for the club's Serie A campaign and has been a starter in the early matches. He has also been capped by Italy at youth level up to the Under-21s.
Made his Serie A debut for Atalanta on 9 January 2022 against Udinese.
Won the Primavera championship with Atalanta's Under-19 side and has played for Italy up to Under-21 level.