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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable recovery pace for a big centre-back but not a burner. (conf 0.6)
Enough straight-line speed to cover in behind against Serie A forwards. (conf 0.6)
Solid but unspectacular turning and rebalancing for his size. (conf 0.55)
Ever-present for Genoa and Mexico, rarely needs rotating out. (conf 0.6)
Control
Competent under pressure though occasionally heavy in tight areas. (conf 0.55)
Limited ball-carrying ambition, prioritizes safety over progression. (conf 0.5)
Uses frame well to protect the ball when pressed by forwards. (conf 0.6)
Not known for long-range strikes or driven passes into space. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up phases from the back line. (conf 0.55)
Occasional diagonal switches but not a primary passing weapon. (conf 0.5)
Essentially irrelevant to his game as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Functional reading of passing lanes rather than creative range. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece goal threat but no refined finishing technique. (conf 0.45)
Rarely shoots outside structured set-piece opportunities. (conf 0.4)
Good positional discipline with intermittent late runs at corners. (conf 0.5)
A physical presence at attacking set pieces with some goal output. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Strong, imposing header of the ball, a genuine defensive and attacking threat. (conf 0.7)
Combative tackler who wins a high share of one-on-one confrontations. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Engages aggressively when stepping out from the back line. (conf 0.5)
Timely interceptions and blocks built on physical anticipation. (conf 0.6)
Well organized centre-back who reads danger and holds the line. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Generally calm under pressure though can be rash in occasional lapses. (conf 0.55)
Sound game management with occasional aggressive misjudgments. (conf 0.55)
Consistent effort and reliability across a demanding Serie A schedule. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Has been a fairly consistent, regularly available starter for Genoa. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Approaching his late 20s, likely near his career ceiling already. (conf 0.55)
Established Mexico international and known Serie A regular starter. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Johan Vasquez is a physically imposing Mexican centre-back anchoring Genoa's defense in Serie A, known for his aerial dominance and combative ground duels. A regular fixture in Gennaro Gattuso and successor set-ups at Genoa, he built his reputation with Pachuca and Cruz Azul in Liga MX before moving to Italy. He is also a fixture of the Mexico national team's back line, valued for his physicality and reliability more than his passing range or ball-playing sophistication.
Established himself as a first-choice centre-back for the Mexico national team.
Moved to Genoa in Serie A after making his name in Liga MX with Pumas UNAM.