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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps typical of a converted winger playing centrally. (conf 0.55)
Carries above-average pace for a Bundesliga midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable changing direction in tight areas from his wide-player background. (conf 0.55)
Covers ground consistently over 90 minutes at a mid-table Bundesliga side. (conf 0.5)
Control
Generally clean control receiving under pressure in midfield areas. (conf 0.5)
Retains the close control and take-on instincts from his wing-forward days. (conf 0.55)
Adequate but not a physically dominant presence protecting the ball. (conf 0.45)
Capable of a clean strike from range when given the opportunity. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Solid combination play in a Koln midfield built around quick circulation. (conf 0.5)
Not a primary distributor, more effective in short combination sequences. (conf 0.4)
Retains delivery quality from years spent as a wide attacker. (conf 0.45)
Shows moments of good final-ball awareness without being a creative fulcrum. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Chips in occasional goals but is not the team's primary scoring threat. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable shot discipline typical of a rotational Bundesliga attacker. (conf 0.4)
Finds pockets between lines drawing on his attacking background. (conf 0.45)
Not established as a regular dead-ball taker at club level. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Limited aerial threat given his smaller, mobile frame. (conf 0.4)
Competes reasonably well in ground duels for his profile. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Applies steady pressing effort consistent with modern Bundesliga demands. (conf 0.4)
Contributes moderately to turnovers without being a defensive specialist. (conf 0.4)
Positional discipline still developing after his shift into midfield. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally calm on the ball in build-up phases. (conf 0.45)
Mostly sound choices in possession at Bundesliga mid-table level. (conf 0.4)
Puts in consistent shifts across both boxes for Koln. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has dealt with some injury interruptions across his career. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-20s player likely near his career ceiling as a squad regular. (conf 0.45)
Known within the Bundesliga but not a widely recognized name abroad. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Linton Maina is a German attacking midfielder/winger currently with 1. FC Koln in the Bundesliga, valued for his mobility, close control and ability to combine in tight spaces after transitioning from a wide-forward role earlier in his career. He offers a direct dribbling threat and useful energy in transition rather than being a primary creative or scoring focal point. At Koln he functions as a versatile squad contributor who can operate through the middle or drift wide.
Came through the Hannover 96 academy before later moving to Hertha BSC.
Developed primarily as a winger/wide attacker.