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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Mobile defensive midfielder; no standout burst. (conf 0.34)
Good running speed for a holding midfielder. (conf 0.32)
Balanced and mobile in tight midfield spaces. (conf 0.3)
Engine of a holding midfielder across Austria and Belgium. (conf 0.38)
Control
Neat control; not a technical standout. (conf 0.34)
Holding midfielder who rarely dribbles past opponents. (conf 0.3)
Uses his frame to protect the ball in midfield. (conf 0.32)
Competent striker of the ball; not a shooting threat. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Safe, accurate short passing from deep. (conf 0.34)
Average range from the base of midfield. (conf 0.3)
Central role; crossing is not part of his game. (conf 0.26)
Plays safe; limited creative reputation. (conf 0.28)
Chance threat
Holding midfielder with no goals in the league so far. (conf 0.3)
Seldom shoots; modest shot choices. (conf 0.28)
Sits deep; few attacking runs. (conf 0.26)
No dead-ball reputation found. (conf 0.24)
Duels
Reasonable in the air at 6ft for a midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Wins ground duels in front of the defence. (conf 0.34)
Defense
Active presser in the holding role. (conf 0.32)
Breaks up play as his main job. (conf 0.34)
Disciplined in front of the back line. (conf 0.32)
Mental
Experienced at LASK, Beerschot and AIK on loan. (conf 0.32)
Sensible, low-risk choices in possession. (conf 0.32)
Hard-working holder across several leagues. (conf 0.32)
Resilience
No injury record found; neutral baseline. (conf 0.22)
Outlook
25 with wide experience; modest headroom remains. (conf 0.32)
Ex-Sheffield United and LASK with one Mali cap. (conf 0.34)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ismaila Coulibaly is a Malian defensive midfielder who also covers central midfield. He is a hard-working holding player who breaks up play and keeps his passing simple. He moved from Sarpsborg to Sheffield United in 2020, spent loan spells at Beerschot in Belgium and AIK in Sweden, and played for LASK in Austria before joining RAAL La Louviere in 2026. He has one cap for Mali and has featured regularly for the club in the Pro League this season.
Won his first cap for Mali in March 2023.