Ken Nkuba

League: Jupiler Pro LeagueTeam: KRC GenkNationality: Belgium
Positions:STRWage:~22

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€40.7m€165.3m
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 70.2 / 100 · Confidence = 50%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration82

Quick from standing starts, explosive over short distances (conf 0.6)

Top speed78

Maintains very good top-end speed in open play (conf 0.5)

Agility80

Nimble change of direction, balance and body control (conf 0.6)

Stamina65

Sufficient engine for repeated sprints, sometimes fades late (conf 0.5)

Control

First touch74

Generally reliable control under pressure, comfortable receiving (conf 0.6)

Dribbling76

Good close control, likes to take players on (conf 0.6)

Ball shielding60

Can protect ball but not a natural hold-up player (conf 0.5)

Ball striking72

Solid technique striking passages and shots from distance (conf 0.5)

Distribution

Short passing70

Accurate short passes, combines effectively in tight spaces (conf 0.5)

Long passing60

Occasional accurate long deliveries but not a specialty (conf 0.4)

Crossing65

Can deliver decent balls from wide positions occasionally (conf 0.4)

Vision68

Sees attacking runs, looks to play teammates in space (conf 0.4)

Chance threat

Finishing75

Composed in one-on-ones, confident with both feet (conf 0.55)

Shot selection70

Generally chooses appropriate chances, sometimes takes speculative efforts (conf 0.5)

Off-ball movement78

Clever runs behind defence, good timing and awareness (conf 0.6)

Set-piece shot50

Not known as regular set-piece taker (conf 0.2)

Duels

Aerial62

Competent in the air, uses timing and leap (conf 0.4)

Ground duels64

Handles ground duels reasonably, uses low centre-of-gravity (conf 0.5)

Defense

Pressing intensity72

Active pressing forward, triggers counter-presses high up (conf 0.5)

Defensive disruption58

Contributes to defensive work, intermittently effective pressing (conf 0.4)

Defensive positioning55

Not a defensive specialist, positional awareness adequate (conf 0.4)

Mental

Composure73

Calm under pressure, makes controlled decisions in box (conf 0.55)

Decision making70

Generally makes good attacking choices, occasional poor options (conf 0.5)

Work rate80

High engine, strong off-ball work and pressing involvement (conf 0.6)

Resilience

Injury reliability85

Mostly available, no chronic injury history known (conf 0.5)

Outlook

Potential78

High developmental ceiling if progression remains consistent (conf 0.45)

Reputation48

Relatively low profile outside domestic setup (conf 0.4)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

A direct, pacey forward who impacts games with intelligent movement and ball-carrying. Prefers operating in and around the box, combining close control with quick runs to stretch opposition defences.

Often used as an impact option off the bench, changing tempo with direct running.

Praised by coaches for composure and maturity in high-pressure attacking situations.

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