Leonardo Buta

Adequate recovery speed typical of a mid-table Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.35)

Reasonable pace to cover in behind against Liga Portugal attackers. (conf 0.35)

Functional turning ability expected of a Rio Ave central defender. (conf 0.35)

Holds up over 90 minutes as a regular top-flight squad option. (conf 0.35)

Serviceable control under pressure consistent with the role. (conf 0.3)

Limited carrying ambition, prioritising safety as a centre-back. (conf 0.3)

Uses frame to protect the ball in typical defensive duels. (conf 0.35)

Not a feature of his game at this level. (conf 0.3)

Competent build-up passing expected from a Liga Portugal starter-tier CB. (conf 0.35)

Occasional longer switches but not a standout distributor. (conf 0.3)

Rarely involved in crossing situations as a central defender. (conf 0.3)

Modest range of passing vision for the defensive third. (conf 0.3)

Minimal attacking output expected from a centre-back role. (conf 0.3)

Rarely shoots given his defensive remit. (conf 0.3)

Positions mainly for defensive cover rather than attacking runs. (conf 0.3)

Not a designated set-piece taker at this level. (conf 0.3)

Solid aerial presence expected as a starting centre-back. (conf 0.4)

Competes well in one-on-one defensive duels in the Portuguese top flight. (conf 0.4)

Engages moderately within a structured defensive block. (conf 0.3)

Reads passing lanes reasonably to break up attacks. (conf 0.35)

Generally sound shape and covering as a regular Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.4)

Manages most situations calmly at this competitive level. (conf 0.3)

Largely sound choices in possession and defensive transitions. (conf 0.3)

Puts in consistent defensive effort across matches. (conf 0.35)

No known chronic injury history suggests average durability. (conf 0.3)

Early-to-mid twenties defender with some room to develop further. (conf 0.35)

Little recognition outside domestic Portuguese football circles. (conf 0.35)