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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable recovery speed for a modern centre-back but not a standout sprinter. (conf 0.5)
Adequate pace to cover in behind against Premier League forwards. (conf 0.5)
Turns and adjusts body shape competently when tracking runners. (conf 0.5)
Holds defensive concentration across a full ninety minutes reliably. (conf 0.45)
Control
Settles the ball cleanly enough under pressure from opposition presses. (conf 0.5)
Limited ball-carrying instinct, prefers simple progression over dribbling. (conf 0.45)
Uses frame to protect the ball in tight defensive duels adequately. (conf 0.45)
Not known for driven long-range strikes from centre-back areas. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Comfortable circulating possession in build-up as a Brazilian-trained defender. (conf 0.5)
Can find switches but not a renowned long-range distributor. (conf 0.45)
Rarely involved in crossing duties given his central defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes reasonably well for a defensive-minded centre-back. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal threat, occasional set-piece presence at best. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots, sensible when he does step into attacking areas. (conf 0.35)
Positions himself sensibly to support build-up from the back. (conf 0.4)
Not a designated set-piece taker in his career to date. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Competes well in the air for a centre-back of his frame. (conf 0.5)
Solid tackling and interception numbers typical of a starting Premier League centre-back. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Engages aggressively when defending in a high line. (conf 0.45)
Breaks up attacks through timely interceptions and tackles. (conf 0.45)
Generally sound structural discipline as a back-line organizer. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Mostly calm on the ball though occasional lapses have appeared in transfers. (conf 0.45)
Makes largely sound choices in duels and distribution under pressure. (conf 0.45)
Consistent defensive effort across matches for his clubs. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No major injury history widely known, moderate durability assumption. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Late-20s defender likely near his peak with limited further upside. (conf 0.45)
Known within the Premier League but not a widely recognized name globally. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Igor Julio dos Santos de Paulo is a Brazilian centre-back who progressed through Fluminense before moving to English football, eventually joining Brighton & Hove Albion and spending time on loan in the Premier League before a move to West Ham United. He is a physically capable, defensively disciplined stopper who reads the game reasonably well and is comfortable playing out from the back in a possession-based system. His game is built more on positioning and duels than technical flair or attacking output.
Signed by Brighton & Hove Albion from Fiorentina in 2023.