Jesús Areso

Decent burst for a converted centre-back playing full-back. (conf 0.5)

Adequate recovery pace but not a standout sprinter. (conf 0.5)

Functional change of direction, more solid than nimble. (conf 0.48)

Covers the flank consistently within Athletic's pressing structure. (conf 0.5)

Reliable enough under pressure for a Bilbao rotation defender. (conf 0.48)

Limited take-on ability, prefers simple progression over flair. (conf 0.45)

Uses frame well to protect the ball given his centre-back background. (conf 0.48)

Not known for powerful or curled deliveries. (conf 0.42)

Tidy in build-up within Athletic's structured possession game. (conf 0.5)

Occasional switches of play but not a primary distributor. (conf 0.45)

Serviceable but unremarkable delivery from wide areas. (conf 0.45)

Solid game reading suited more to defensive cover than creation. (conf 0.45)

Rarely involved in attacking end product as a defender. (conf 0.4)

Sparingly shoots, mostly conservative choices when he does. (conf 0.4)

Sensible overlapping runs without being an attacking outlet. (conf 0.45)

Not a set-piece taker for Athletic. (conf 0.4)

Competes well in the air, a residual trait from his centre-back days. (conf 0.5)

Combative one-on-one defending typical of Bilbao's physical backline. (conf 0.52)

Buys into Athletic's high-press demands under Valverde's system. (conf 0.5)

Timely interceptions built on his defensive-minded instincts. (conf 0.48)

Disciplined positioning reflecting his conversion from centre-back. (conf 0.52)

Rarely panics, generally calm in Athletic's settled system. (conf 0.48)

Sound, low-risk choices in possession rather than incisive ones. (conf 0.45)

Diligent shift-runner up and down the right flank. (conf 0.5)

Has managed reasonable availability without major long-term issues known. (conf 0.45)

Late-20s squad player with modest further ceiling to climb. (conf 0.45)

Known mainly within LaLiga circles as a dependable Athletic squad option. (conf 0.45)