Keita Baldé

Explosive first steps remain a feature, though slightly past his prime (conf 0.5)

Still fast in the open; pace has been his calling card (conf 0.5)

Sharp changes of direction when running at defenders (conf 0.5)

Used in short bursts; endurance is average at 31 (conf 0.5)

Controls well on the run despite a direct style (conf 0.5)

Direct dribbler who takes on defenders at pace (conf 0.5)

Compact frame; holds the ball up only moderately well (conf 0.5)

Powerful, clean shots, a longtime Serie A scorer (conf 0.5)

Functional link play, not his main strength (conf 0.5)

Seldom plays long passes; prefers to run with the ball (conf 0.5)

Delivers from the left when used wide, not a specialist (conf 0.5)

Average creativity; prefers to run or shoot (conf 0.5)

Scored regularly at Lazio, but output has dropped in recent years (conf 0.5)

Sometimes shoots early, often with decent execution (conf 0.5)

Runs in behind the defence well, using his pace (conf 0.5)

Not known as a free-kick or long-range specialist (conf 0.5)

Small forward with little aerial threat in the box (conf 0.5)

Wins duels with pace and movement more than strength (conf 0.5)

Presses moderately, not a high-intensity presser (conf 0.5)

Attack-minded with limited defensive output (conf 0.5)

Minimal tracking when his team is out of possession (conf 0.5)

Experienced on big stages, including a World Cup (conf 0.5)

Direct choices; he sometimes forces play rather than slows it (conf 0.5)

Willing runner in transition, less so in set defence (conf 0.5)

Availability uncertain at 31; limited detail in public sources (conf 0.3)

31 years old; at or near his peak level, with no headroom (conf 0.5)

AFCON winner, World Cup squad and former Lazio forward with 40 caps (conf 0.55)