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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first few steps down the left flank, a hallmark since his Wolves days. (conf 0.6)
Genuine pace to get up and down the wing repeatedly. (conf 0.6)
Comfortable changing direction in tight wide areas. (conf 0.55)
Engine has been tested by recurring injury lay-offs affecting sustained output. (conf 0.5)
Control
Tidy enough control to keep attacks moving at speed. (conf 0.5)
Direct carrier rather than a fancy dribbler, relies on pace over trickery. (conf 0.5)
Average physical presence for shielding the ball under pressure. (conf 0.45)
Not a frequent long-range threat from the back line. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up combinations along the flank. (conf 0.5)
Serviceable switches of play but not a standout distributor. (conf 0.4)
Delivers dangerous early crosses when bombing forward, a career trademark. (conf 0.6)
Solid game reading without being a creative orchestrator. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Rarely a goal threat, finishing not a feature of his game. (conf 0.35)
Sensible, infrequent attempts on goal. (conf 0.35)
Good overlapping runs to stretch the opposition defense. (conf 0.5)
Not used as a set-piece taker at his clubs. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Average in the air for a full back, not a defining strength. (conf 0.4)
Competitive one-on-one defender using recovery speed. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Works hard to close down wide areas within a structured press. (conf 0.5)
Uses pace to intercept and recover positionally when caught out. (conf 0.45)
Generally sound but occasionally caught upfield after attacking forays. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Experienced top-flight operator who rarely panics under pressure. (conf 0.45)
Makes largely sound choices in when to join the attack. (conf 0.45)
Tireless up-and-down full back when fit and available. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Injury history including significant lay-offs has limited his availability. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Now in his 30s, largely at his ceiling with modest further upside. (conf 0.5)
Known in Spain and England from his Premier League Wolves spell. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Jonny (Jonathan Rodriguez Menendez), now with Alaves in LaLiga, is a pacey left back who made his name bombing forward down the flank for Wolves under Nuno Espirito Santo. His game is built around overlapping runs, direct crossing and recovery speed rather than intricate passing or physical dominance. Injuries have interrupted his career at points, tempering his effectiveness compared to his peak Premier League form.
Was a regular starting left wing-back for Wolves during their Premier League return under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Came through Celta Vigo's youth setup before establishing himself in England.