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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Long-striding pace lets him recover ground quickly against in-behind runners. (conf 0.75)
Genuine top-end speed for a centre-back of his height, key recruitment factor for United. (conf 0.75)
Reasonably fluid turning for a tall defender, though still refining sharper changes of direction. (conf 0.65)
Copes with Premier League intensity across matches but still building a fuller season workload. (conf 0.6)
Control
Clean control under pressure, comfortable receiving on the half-turn from goalkeeper distribution. (conf 0.65)
Can carry the ball out of defence confidently but not a primary creative carrier. (conf 0.6)
Uses his frame and long levers well to screen the ball from onrushing forwards. (conf 0.65)
Adequate long-range passing power, not yet a standout striker of the ball. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Composed, tidy distribution in build-up phases typical of a modern academy-trained centre-back. (conf 0.65)
Capable of switching play but accuracy still developing at the highest level. (conf 0.55)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a central defender, minimal output there. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes well enough to progress possession from the back. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Limited attacking output expected, occasional set-piece presence only. (conf 0.4)
Not a goal threat, shot involvement essentially restricted to rare set-piece flicks. (conf 0.4)
Sensible positional discipline rather than proactive attacking movement. (conf 0.45)
Height offers some aerial set-piece threat but not yet a consistent goal source. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Excellent height and jumping ability make him dominant in both boxes. (conf 0.75)
Strong tackling technique and timing, rarely beaten in one-on-one duels for his age. (conf 0.7)
Defense
Engages front-foot defending well within United's structured pressing setup. (conf 0.55)
Long legs and anticipation generate frequent interceptions and blocked passes. (conf 0.65)
Advanced positional sense for his age, learned partly from Lille's structured backline. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Calm under pressure in possession, rarely rattled by high-profile occasions so young. (conf 0.65)
Generally sound judgement on when to step, cover or engage, still sharpening consistency. (conf 0.6)
Diligent defensive effort across matches, tracks runners conscientiously. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Missed notable stretches with injury since his Manchester United move. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
One of Europe's most coveted teenage centre-backs with a long runway to elite status. (conf 0.8)
Highly rated prospect since his high-profile move from Lille to Manchester United. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Leny Yoro is a towering, ball-playing French centre-back at Manchester United whose combination of height, recovery pace and calm distribution marked him as one of Europe's top defensive prospects when United signed him from Lille in 2024. Still only in his early twenties, he reads the game with a maturity beyond his years, stepping into passing lanes and dominating aerial duels, though his adaptation to the Premier League has been slowed by injury setbacks. His long-term ceiling remains among the highest of any young centre-back in world football.
Broke into Lille's first team as a teenager and quickly became one of Ligue 1's most highly rated young defenders.
Signed by Manchester United in the summer of 2024 in a big-money move after strong interest from multiple top European clubs.
Represented France at youth international level before establishing himself in senior club football.