Lorenzo Lucchesi

Decent first steps for a 1.90m centre-back, not quick over short bursts (conf 0.45)

Covers ground adequately when tracking runners in behind (conf 0.45)

Tall and a little stiff when turning quickly with forwards (conf 0.45)

Played a full Serie B season for Monza, steady across 90 minutes (conf 0.45)

Controls cleanly under moderate pressure; solid rather than refined (conf 0.45)

Carries when space opens up but is not a dribbler (conf 0.45)

Uses his frame to shield the ball in defensive areas (conf 0.45)

Clean enough in passing; shooting is rarely part of his game (conf 0.45)

Competent in build-up, described as able to start plays (conf 0.45)

Can find forwards and wide players with forward balls (conf 0.45)

Rarely delivers from wide positions; a central defender first (conf 0.45)

Picks safe passes more than line-breaking ones (conf 0.45)

Occasional goals from set pieces; not a threat in open play (conf 0.45)

Shoots rarely and mostly from corners or close range (conf 0.45)

Attacks set pieces but offers little movement otherwise (conf 0.45)

Not a dead-ball specialist; no free-kick role known (conf 0.45)

1.90m frame; wins his share of headers in both boxes (conf 0.45)

Man-marking is his best-known trait, with strong one-on-ones (conf 0.45)

Steps out aggressively to engage forwards between the lines (conf 0.45)

Takes the ball in duels and reads passes against forwards (conf 0.45)

Handles marking duties; still learning team shape at Serie A level (conf 0.45)

Calm in Serie B pressure, untested over a Serie A season (conf 0.45)

Mostly sound; risks appear when stepping out of the line (conf 0.45)

Consistent effort level across two seasons as a Serie B regular (conf 0.45)

Reached 25 to 32 appearances in each of the last three seasons (conf 0.3)

23 and rising: moved from Serie B regular to a permanent Serie A deal (conf 0.45)

Former Fiorentina and Italy youth player, now a permanent Monza signing (conf 0.4)