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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 burst to arrive late into the box from midfield. (conf 0.6)
Not a standout sprinter but keeps pace with box-to-box demands. (conf 0.55)
Good change of direction when driving through midfield lines. (conf 0.55)
Covers ground tirelessly across a full 90 in Bologna's high-press system. (conf 0.65)
Control
Clean touch under pressure typical of an Inter academy graduate. (conf 0.6)
Functional carrying ability rather than a primary dribbler. (conf 0.55)
Uses a sturdy frame to protect the ball in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.55)
Strikes the ball cleanly from range, a known scoring trait. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Tidy circulation passer comfortable in Bologna's possession structure. (conf 0.6)
Capable of switching play though not his primary strength. (conf 0.5)
Limited crossing output given his central role. (conf 0.45)
Reads late runs into the box well as a box-to-box eight. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Sharp in the box, has produced timely goals for Bologna. (conf 0.65)
Picks his moments to arrive and shoot rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.55)
Excellent at timing late arrivals into the penalty area from deep. (conf 0.65)
Not a regular set-piece taker for his clubs. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Contributes in the air on set pieces at both ends. (conf 0.5)
Competes well physically in midfield battles. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Energetic presser fitting Bologna's aggressive out-of-possession identity. (conf 0.6)
Active in winning the ball back through interceptions and tackles. (conf 0.55)
Sound positional discipline as a modern two-way midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Generally composed in possession and in front of goal. (conf 0.55)
Makes sensible choices balancing runs forward with defensive cover. (conf 0.55)
Defined by relentless box-to-box running for club and country underage sides. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Has maintained a fairly consistent run of appearances in Serie A. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Still early-to-mid twenties with room to develop into a top Serie A midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Known within Italian football and on Italy's international radar but not yet a household name. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Giovanni Fabbian is an Italian box-to-box midfielder at Bologna known for his tireless running, late arrivals into the penalty area, and ability to chip in with important goals. An Inter Milan academy product who developed through loan spells before Bologna signed him, he became a key figure in the club's rise under Thiago Motta and subsequent Champions League qualification. He combines defensive work rate with a knack for timing forward bursts from deep central midfield.
Product of Inter Milan's youth academy before joining Bologna.
Scored important goals during Bologna's run to Champions League qualification.