Quick first steps when breaking lines in midfield. (conf 0.74)
Sustains long carries in open channels when transitioning. (conf 0.72)
Light on feet, turns out of pressure reliably. (conf 0.72)
Covers ground tirelessly, maintains intensity deep into matches. (conf 0.73)
Receives cleanly on half-turn under tight pressure. (conf 0.71)
Uses quick touches to escape challenges in midfield. (conf 0.7)
Protects possession with low center and strong hips. (conf 0.68)
Generates adequate power; technique still inconsistent from range. (conf 0.68)
Crisp combinations; plays wall passes to advance play. (conf 0.74)
Switches play diagonally; releases runners with early chips. (conf 0.72)
Rarely crosses; service average when forced wide. (conf 0.62)
Spots third-man runs and slip passes between lines. (conf 0.72)
Arrives late but composure inside box fluctuates. (conf 0.61)
Prefers low-percentage attempts from distance under pressure. (conf 0.64)
Times surges beyond strikers to create overloads occasionally. (conf 0.66)
Limited threat; technique inconsistent on direct attempts. (conf 0.55)
Competes willingly but lacks size against taller opponents. (conf 0.62)
Tenacious in tackles; wins many fifty-fifty midfield battles. (conf 0.72)
Triggers coordinated presses; closes angles with urgency. (conf 0.74)
Anticipates passes; intercepts lanes and pokes balls away. (conf 0.72)
Tracks runners, maintains compact shape behind ball. (conf 0.68)
Generally calm; occasional rushed decisions under counterpressure. (conf 0.69)
Chooses sensible options; improving restraint in risky zones. (conf 0.68)
Relentless engine; supports both phases without complaint. (conf 0.74)
Appears durable; few reported absences in career. (conf 0.6)
Upside as modern box-to-box eight with development. (conf 0.7)
Growing profile domestically; limited continental recognition yet. (conf 0.65)
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Energetic Angolan central midfielder who mixes ball-winning with line-breaking carries. Profiles as a dynamic box-to-box eight with improving final-third impact.
Full name is António Simão Muanza, known universally as “Maestro”.
Developed at Academia de Futebol de Angola before moving abroad.