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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over the first steps for a 1.88 m striker leading the line. (conf 0.35)
Long stride gives good straight-line pace for a tall young forward. (conf 0.35)
Tall frame limits sharp changes of direction in tight spaces. (conf 0.3)
Young legs, but few Serie A minutes yet to judge repeat-sprint load. (conf 0.3)
Control
Control still developing as he adapts to the pace of Serie A. (conf 0.3)
More a straight-line carrier than a close-control dribbler at present. (conf 0.3)
A 1.88 m frame helps him hold the ball up with his back to goal. (conf 0.3)
Reached 12 league goals in 26 games for Génération Foot, a clean strike. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Link play is not his main strength; little evidence of standout passing. (conf 0.3)
Rarely asked to pass long as a centre-forward, so little evidence. (conf 0.25)
Not a wide supplier of crosses; plays centrally as a striker. (conf 0.25)
Limited evidence of creative range; his value is in the box. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Hat-trick at the 2023 U-17 World Cup and 12 league goals in 26 games. (conf 0.35)
Too young for a firm read on shot choice in senior football. (conf 0.3)
Runs onto through balls and in behind, in the profile of a young striker. (conf 0.3)
No known dead-ball or long-range specialism. (conf 0.2)
Duels
Height of 1.88 m gives him a useful platform in aerial duels. (conf 0.3)
Still adding strength for senior-level physical contests. (conf 0.3)
Defense
Willing runner from the front line, though evidence is limited. (conf 0.3)
Forwards contribute little to ball-winning; no standout output known. (conf 0.25)
Attacking player with little defensive responsibility on record. (conf 0.25)
Mental
Senior debut for Senegal and a hat-trick at U17 level suggest a calm head. (conf 0.3)
Still learning decision speed at the top level at 19. (conf 0.3)
Young striker who has to earn minutes by working off the ball. (conf 0.3)
Resilience
No serious injury record found; only a dental injury in a collision at Metz. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 19 with a Ligue 2 monthly award, a senior cap and a Serie A move. (conf 0.45)
One senior Senegal cap and Ligue 2 awards; still new to Serie A. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Idrissa Gueye is a Senegalese striker, born in M'Bour, who leads the line for Udinese in Serie A. At 1.88 m he profiles as a tall centre-forward with pace for his size, and he is still early in his senior career. He came through Génération Foot, joined FC Metz in January 2025 and moved to Udinese on loan with an obligation to buy, which became permanent for 2026-27. He has played for Senegal at under-17 level and has one senior cap.
Scored a hat-trick for Senegal against Poland at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Won the Senegalese Ligue 1 title with Génération Foot in 2022-23, aged 16.
Made his Senegal senior debut on 9 September 2023 against Rwanda.