Issa Diop

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: FulhamNationality: France
Positions:CBAge: ~29

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.8m€3.6m
Confidence: 56%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 61 / 100·Confidence 56%

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

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration60

Tall frame limits initial burst but covers ground once moving. (conf 0.6)

Top speed66

Decent recovery speed for a big center back in transition. (conf 0.6)

Agility55

Can look stiff turning against quick, direct forwards. (conf 0.6)

Stamina68

Holds up physically across a Premier League relegation-battle schedule. (conf 0.55)

Control

First touch60

Generally tidy under limited pressure but not silky. (conf 0.55)

Dribbling45

Rarely carries the ball, prefers simple progression over dribbling out. (conf 0.55)

Ball shielding70

Uses his size well to screen the ball from strikers. (conf 0.6)

Ball striking50

Limited long-range striking output from central defense. (conf 0.5)

Distribution

Short passing62

Reliable in build-up phases with simple, secure distribution. (conf 0.55)

Long passing58

Can find switches of play but not a standout passer of range. (conf 0.5)

Crossing30

Almost never involved in crossing situations as a center back. (conf 0.5)

Vision55

Functional reading of build-up options rather than creative range. (conf 0.5)

Chance threat

Finishing35

Minimal goal output, not a regular attacking threat at set pieces. (conf 0.5)

Shot selection40

Rarely shoots, appropriately conservative for his role. (conf 0.45)

Off-ball movement50

Positions mainly for defensive shape rather than attacking runs. (conf 0.45)

Set-piece shot35

Not a designated set-piece taker or frequent aerial finisher. (conf 0.45)

Duels

Aerial78

Physically imposing at 1.94m and commanding in both boxes. (conf 0.7)

Ground duels72

Strong and combative in one-on-one defensive duels. (conf 0.65)

Defense

Pressing intensity55

Engages when needed but not an aggressive high-press initiator. (conf 0.5)

Defensive disruption68

Wins the ball back through timely interceptions and tackles. (conf 0.6)

Defensive positioning65

Generally sound shape though can be caught upfield vs pace. (conf 0.6)

Mental

Composure60

Mostly settled on the ball but has had rash moments under pressure. (conf 0.55)

Decision making58

Sensible choices in possession, occasional lapses in judgment. (conf 0.5)

Work rate65

Puts in consistent defensive effort across matches. (conf 0.55)

Resilience

Injury reliability60

Has managed reasonable availability without major long-term injuries. (conf 0.5)

Outlook

Potential50

Late twenties center back settled into a squad rotation role. (conf 0.55)

Reputation58

Known Premier League defender from his West Ham years, moderate profile. (conf 0.55)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Issa Diop is a physically imposing French center back known for his aerial presence and combative defending, now with Fulham in the Premier League after a big-money move to West Ham United established him in England years earlier. Tall and strong, he thrives in duels and set-piece defending more than in ball-playing sophistication. At Fulham he has served as a squad option and rotation center back, valued for his experience and physical profile against direct opponents.

Signed by West Ham United from Toulouse in a big-money deal in 2018.

Known for his height and physical dominance in aerial duels as a center back.

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