Ismael Saibari Ben El Basra

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League: BundesligaTeam: Bayern MunichNationality: Morocco
Positions:AMCMAge: ~25

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€11.2m – €59.0m
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 75 / 100·Confidence 50%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration76

Sharp first steps help him break lines when carrying the ball forward. (conf 0.55)

Top speed74

Decent top speed, enough to threaten in transitions without being a sprinter. (conf 0.5)

Agility82

Quick change of direction in tight central spaces between the lines. (conf 0.55)

Stamina78

Covers plenty of ground in a high-tempo PSV side across a full season. (conf 0.5)

Control

First touch80

Controls cleanly on the half-turn and sets up the next action smoothly. (conf 0.6)

Dribbling81

Confident ball-carrier who beats pressure with close control in midfield. (conf 0.6)

Ball shielding74

Uses his body well to hold the ball when receiving between the lines. (conf 0.5)

Ball striking80

Strikes cleanly from range and was a regular goal scorer for PSV. (conf 0.55)

Distribution

Short passing79

Combines well in tight spaces and plays quick, accurate one-twos. (conf 0.55)

Long passing70

Competent on longer passes, though he is more of a short-link player. (conf 0.45)

Crossing64

Delivers adequately from wide areas but crossing is not a feature. (conf 0.4)

Vision78

Finds runners and gaps between lines with good awareness. (conf 0.5)

Chance threat

Finishing80

Composed in front of goal and scores in a variety of ways. (conf 0.6)

Shot selection76

Picks his shooting moments well, rarely forcing low-value attempts. (conf 0.5)

Off-ball movement85

Positional sense and off-the-ball movement are his standout traits. (conf 0.6)

Set-piece shot66

Occasional long-range threat but not a known dead-ball specialist. (conf 0.4)

Duels

Aerial64

Average in the air; wins little through aerial duels. (conf 0.45)

Ground duels72

Holds his own in duels thanks to balance and sound timing. (conf 0.5)

Defense

Pressing intensity76

Presses actively from the front of midfield in PSV's high-pressing system. (conf 0.5)

Defensive disruption62

Contributes some turnovers by pressing but is not a ball-winner. (conf 0.4)

Defensive positioning60

Adequate in tracking runners; his value lies in attack. (conf 0.4)

Mental

Composure80

Calm decision-maker in the final third and in big European fixtures. (conf 0.55)

Decision making77

Chooses well between pass, dribble and shot in advanced areas. (conf 0.5)

Work rate80

Consistent runner both in possession and when pressing. (conf 0.55)

Resilience

Injury reliability65

No major injury record is documented in available sources. (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential80

Still developing at 25 after a step up from PSV to Bayern. (conf 0.5)

Reputation76

Eredivisie champion with PSV and Morocco international, now at Bayern. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Ismael Saibari is a Moroccan attacking midfielder, born in Terrassa, Spain, and raised in Belgium, who plays between the lines and can also operate as a forward. He is known for his off-the-ball movement, ball-carrying and composure in front of goal. After youth spells at Beerschot, Anderlecht, Mechelen and Genk he joined PSV Eindhoven in 2020, progressed via Jong PSV and won several Eredivisie titles. He moved to Bayern Munich on 1 July 2026 and is an established Morocco international.

Joined PSV Eindhoven's youth system in 2020 and rose through Jong PSV to the first team.

Moved from PSV Eindhoven to Bayern Munich on 1 July 2026.

Part of Morocco's winning squad at the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

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