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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent burst to support attacks but not a explosive sprinter. (conf 0.6)
Adequate straight-line speed for a box-to-box midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Reasonable turning and evasion in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.55)
Covers ground relentlessly as a late-arriving box-to-box runner. (conf 0.65)
Control
Clean enough control to link play under Serie A pressure. (conf 0.55)
Functional carrying ability rather than a beat-the-man dribbler. (conf 0.5)
Uses frame well to protect the ball in midfield battles. (conf 0.55)
Strikes the ball cleanly, a real threat from range and box arrivals. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Tidy combination play in Bologna's possession-based system. (conf 0.6)
Capable but not a primary long-range distributor. (conf 0.5)
Limited crossing output, not a wide-delivery specialist. (conf 0.45)
Solid awareness of late runs and pockets to exploit. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Proven goal threat from midfield with well-timed box arrivals. (conf 0.65)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot from midfield positions. (conf 0.55)
Excellent late runs into the box, key source of his goal tally. (conf 0.65)
Not a primary set-piece taker at Bologna. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Contributes in the air on set pieces despite modest height. (conf 0.5)
Combative and competitive in midfield ground battles. (conf 0.6)
Defense
High-energy presser fitting Bologna's aggressive Italiano system. (conf 0.65)
Breaks up opposition play with timely interceptions and tackles. (conf 0.55)
Generally disciplined shape as part of a compact midfield unit. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Calm in big moments, evidenced by his Coppa Italia final winner. (conf 0.6)
Reliable game management as Bologna's captain in midfield. (conf 0.55)
Tireless engine, covers box to box for club and country. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Suffered a serious ACL tear that sidelined him for most of 2024-25. (conf 0.7)
Outlook
Mid-20s midfielder rebuilding form and sharpness after long injury layoff. (conf 0.55)
Well known in Italy and Scotland as Bologna's captain and Euro finalist. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Lewis Ferguson is a Scottish box-to-box midfielder and captain of Bologna, known for his relentless work rate, late runs into the box, and knack for timely goals. He memorably scored the winner in Bologna's 2024 Coppa Italia final triumph over Milan, ending the club's long trophy drought. A serious ACL injury kept him out for much of the 2024-25 season, and he is working his way back toward his previous level for both club and the Scotland national team.
Captain of Bologna and a regular Scotland international.
Suffered a significant ACL injury that limited his 2024-25 season.