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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent burst to break lines but not a standout athletic trait. (conf 0.55)
Modest top-end pace typical of a box-to-box Premier League midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Reasonable close-quarters agility helping him escape pressure centrally. (conf 0.5)
Covers good ground box-to-box within Brentford's energetic midfield structure. (conf 0.55)
Control
Generally reliable touch under Premier League pressure though not elite. (conf 0.5)
Can carry the ball short distances but not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.5)
Uses frame reasonably to protect the ball in midfield battles. (conf 0.5)
Has a good strike of the ball, capable of scoring from distance. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Tidy circulation passing suited to Brentford's possession patterns. (conf 0.55)
Occasional switches but not a defining part of his game. (conf 0.45)
Rarely crosses given his central midfield role. (conf 0.4)
Solid awareness for late runs into the box from midfield. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Known for arriving late and finishing chances from central areas. (conf 0.55)
Willing shooter who sometimes shoots from speculative positions. (conf 0.5)
Strong instinct for timing runs beyond forwards into the box. (conf 0.55)
Not a primary set-piece taker at Brentford. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Average aerial presence for a central midfielder of his build. (conf 0.4)
Competitive in midfield duels without being a defensive specialist. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Engages in Brentford's coordinated pressing system with good energy. (conf 0.5)
Contributes modestly to turnovers rather than being a ball-winner. (conf 0.45)
Sound positional sense within a well-organized Brentford shape. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Generally composed in possession though has had injury-disrupted form. (conf 0.5)
Makes largely sensible choices in transition and possession. (conf 0.5)
Diligent, hard-running profile valued in Brentford's midfield unit. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
History of significant injury setbacks including a serious blood clot issue. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Late-20s squad midfielder with limited further upside expected. (conf 0.45)
Known within the Premier League as a squad player rather than a star. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Josh Dasilva is an English central midfielder at Brentford known for his energetic box-to-box running and knack for arriving late into the penalty area to score. A product of Arsenal's academy who joined Brentford in 2017, his career has been significantly disrupted by injuries, most notably a frightening blood clot scare that sidelined him for an extended period. When fit, he offers a useful blend of pressing work rate and goal threat from midfield, though he has struggled to command a consistent starting role.
Came through Arsenal's youth academy before moving to Brentford.