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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 but not explosive burst, relies more on timing than raw speed. (conf 0.6)
Solidly athletic but not a standout sprinter among LaLiga forwards. (conf 0.55)
Functional turning and movement in tight areas rather than elite quickness. (conf 0.55)
Tireless runner who presses and covers ground across 90 minutes. (conf 0.65)
Control
Reliable enough to hold up play though not the smoothest technician. (conf 0.55)
Limited take-on ability, prefers direct running over beating defenders. (conf 0.5)
Strong frame lets him hold off defenders and bring teammates into play. (conf 0.6)
Capable of hitting clean, powerful shots from inside the box. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Combines adequately in tight Athletic build-up but not a creator. (conf 0.5)
Not a facet of his game, rarely tasked with switching play. (conf 0.45)
Occasional service from wide when deployed on the right but not a specialist. (conf 0.45)
Team-first forward without standout creative passing range. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Proven poacher's instinct, scored crucial late-career goals for Athletic including in cup finals. (conf 0.65)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot given his physical style. (conf 0.55)
Good sense for timing runs into the box to arrive unmarked. (conf 0.6)
Not a designated set-piece taker, limited direct free-kick threat. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Physically imposing target man who wins headers and scores from crosses. (conf 0.6)
Strong and combative in physical duels against LaLiga center-backs. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Fits Athletic's high-energy pressing identity well as a forward. (conf 0.6)
Contributes defensively from the front more through effort than craft. (conf 0.5)
Adequate positional discipline for a forward, not a defensive focal point. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Has shown a cool head in big moments, including scoring in a cup final. (conf 0.55)
Generally sound choices within a direct, physical playing style. (conf 0.5)
Renowned for relentless effort, a hallmark of his late rise to the top flight. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Has had some fitness interruptions typical of a physical target forward. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Late bloomer already near peak in his late twenties, limited further ceiling. (conf 0.5)
Well known within LaLiga and Basque football after his rapid rise with Athletic. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Gorka Guruzeta is a physical, hard-running striker for Athletic Bilbao known for his remarkable late rise through the lower divisions before establishing himself in LaLiga. He offers strength in the air, tireless pressing, and a knack for arriving in dangerous areas rather than fine technical craft. His breakout seasons included crucial goals in continental and domestic cup competition, cementing his place as a fan favorite at San Mames. At Athletic he typically plays as a central striker with the option to drift to the right flank.
Rose through Spain's lower divisions with Amorebieta before earning a move to Athletic Bilbao in his mid-twenties.