Lee Kang-in

Quick first steps allow him to escape markers in tight central areas. (conf 0.65)

Adequate sprint speed rather than a pure burner. (conf 0.6)

Low centre of gravity and sharp turns make him hard to pin down. (conf 0.7)

Competent engine, though defensive running is not his focus. (conf 0.55)

Silky control lets him receive and turn in crowded midfield areas. (conf 0.7)

Elite close control and feints beat opponents one-on-one. (conf 0.7)

Small frame (1.73m) limits how well he holds off bigger defenders. (conf 0.55)

Clean left-footed technique on shots and driven passes from distance. (conf 0.65)

Crisp combinations and quick one-twos in tight spaces. (conf 0.7)

Capable of switching play, though it is a secondary tool. (conf 0.6)

Decent deliveries from wide areas without being a specialist. (conf 0.55)

Finds late runners and threaded passes between the lines. (conf 0.7)

Composed finisher who scores goals but not at a striker rate. (conf 0.6)

Picks decent moments to shoot, sometimes forcing from range. (conf 0.55)

Finds pockets between the lines to receive and turn. (conf 0.6)

Strong dead-ball and long-range shooter. (conf 0.6)

At 1.73m he is a non-factor in aerial duels. (conf 0.55)

Wins duels through balance and quickness rather than strength. (conf 0.55)

Presses when asked but is not a pressing-led midfielder. (conf 0.55)

Limited turnover-winning output for an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.5)

Positional discipline is secondary to his creative role. (conf 0.5)

Calm under pressure; has delivered in big matches for club and country. (conf 0.65)

Generally sound choices, with a taste for the creative option. (conf 0.6)

Applies himself in transition and the press, not a top-tier worker. (conf 0.55)

Few long injury spells in the available record. (conf 0.5)

Already an established star at 25, with modest headroom left. (conf 0.55)

Champions League winner with PSG and a South Korea regular, now at Atletico. (conf 0.7)