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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
At 37, explosive burst has faded considerably from his younger years. (conf 0.6)
Still covers ground respectably but no longer a genuine sprinter. (conf 0.6)
Reasonable change of direction for his age but stiffened with time. (conf 0.55)
Durable veteran engine but rationed by rotation at this stage. (conf 0.55)
Control
Tidy, reliable control befitting a long-tenured Serie A defender. (conf 0.55)
Limited flair, relies on experience over take-on ability now. (conf 0.55)
Uses a strong, veteran frame to protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.55)
Decent, occasionally powerful strikes but rarely a shooting outlet. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Composed and simple in possession, rarely gives the ball away cheaply. (conf 0.55)
Serviceable range but not a standout distributor from the back. (conf 0.5)
Whips in functional deliveries from advanced right-back positions. (conf 0.55)
Experienced reading of play but not a creative playmaker type. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Rarely a goal threat, occasional opportunistic strikes only. (conf 0.5)
Sensible and restrained, picks his moments rather than forcing shots. (conf 0.5)
Understands overlapping runs and defensive shape from long experience. (conf 0.5)
Not a designated set-piece taker at any of his clubs. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Competes reasonably in the air for a full-back given his physical presence. (conf 0.55)
Combative and rugged in one-on-one defending, a long-standing trait. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Still applies effort out of possession though recovery pace has dipped. (conf 0.5)
Reads passing lanes well and times interceptions using experience. (conf 0.55)
Veteran positional intelligence compensates for declining physical tools. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Calm, unflustered presence built from two decades of top-flight football. (conf 0.6)
Makes efficient, low-risk choices befitting a seasoned professional. (conf 0.6)
Reliable trier who covers his defensive duties diligently for his age. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Generally available for a veteran though age brings more knocks. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
At 37, has little remaining trajectory left beyond a squad role. (conf 0.6)
Respected long-serving Serie A pro, known within Italian football circles. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Lorenzo De Silvestri is a veteran Italian right-back at Bologna, valued for his experience, defensive know-how and combative duelling more than any remaining athleticism. After a long career spanning Bolton, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, Genoa and Torino, he now serves as a dependable squad option who reads the game well and rarely puts a foot wrong in possession. His attacking output has always been secondary to his defensive reliability and professionalism.
Long-serving Serie A right-back with spells at Fiorentina, Sampdoria, Torino and Bologna.