João Gomes

Quick off the mark for a central midfielder; good short bursts. (conf 0.6)

Reasonable top-end pace but not a long-distance sprinter. (conf 0.6)

Good change-of-direction for midfield duels and close control. (conf 0.6)

High work-rate and consistently covers large areas of the pitch. (conf 0.7)

Generally reliable control to recycle possession under pressure. (conf 0.6)

Capable of driving forward but not reliant on flashy dribbling. (conf 0.6)

Holds off opponents well and protects possession in midfield battles. (conf 0.6)

Sound technique on longer passes and strikes from distance. (conf 0.6)

Accurate and composed in short combinations and link-up play. (conf 0.7)

Able to pick out switches and longer diagonals with reasonable consistency. (conf 0.6)

Not a primary crosser; limited end-product from wide deliveries. (conf 0.5)

Sees forward passing lanes and times progressive passes well. (conf 0.6)

Not a natural finisher; contributes occasional goals from position. (conf 0.5)

Chooses shots reasonably but not a high-volume chance-taker. (conf 0.5)

Finds useful pockets and moves to support both defence and attack. (conf 0.6)

Rarely a designated set-piece shooter. (conf 0.4)

Competitive in aerial duels for his position. (conf 0.6)

Strong tackler and effective at winning ground challenges. (conf 0.7)

High defensive work-rate and consistent in pressing triggers. (conf 0.7)

Good at intercepting and breaking up opposition play. (conf 0.7)

Generally well-positioned to protect the back line and recover runs. (conf 0.7)

Calm when receiving pressure and in recycling possession. (conf 0.6)

Makes pragmatic choices suited to a defensive-mid role. (conf 0.6)

Very high engine; consistently involved both offensively and defensively. (conf 0.8)

Has shown good availability with no chronic concerns widely reported. (conf 0.6)

Room to develop into a consistently influential midfield anchor. (conf 0.6)

Recognised for tenacity and ball-winning but not yet elite renown. (conf 0.6)