Mahdi Camara

Decent burst to break lines from midfield but not explosive. (conf 0.5)

Adequate straight-line speed for a box-to-box role. (conf 0.5)

Turns and shifts direction well enough under pressure. (conf 0.5)

Covers ground tirelessly across 90 minutes as an engine-room midfielder. (conf 0.55)

Reliable touch to settle possession in tight areas. (conf 0.5)

Can carry the ball short distances but not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.45)

Uses frame well to protect the ball under challenge. (conf 0.5)

Capable of hitting clean shots from range. (conf 0.5)

Circulates possession cleanly in central midfield. (conf 0.5)

Competent but not a standout range-finder over distance. (conf 0.45)

Rarely tasked with delivery from wide areas. (conf 0.4)

Solid awareness for a hard-working central midfielder. (conf 0.45)

Chips in occasional goals with well-timed late runs. (conf 0.5)

Generally sensible about when to shoot from distance. (conf 0.45)

Makes intelligent late arrivals into the box. (conf 0.5)

Not a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.4)

Competes reasonably in the air for a midfielder his size. (conf 0.45)

Combative in tackles and physical midfield battles. (conf 0.55)

Relentless presser known for covering large areas defensively. (conf 0.55)

Breaks up opposition attacks with timely interceptions. (conf 0.5)

Disciplined positioning shielding the back line. (conf 0.5)

Generally calm under pressure in midfield exchanges. (conf 0.5)

Makes largely sound choices in possession and out of it. (conf 0.5)

Defined by relentless effort and box-to-box running throughout matches. (conf 0.55)

Generally available, though has had spells sidelined by injury. (conf 0.4)

Late-20s midfielder now settled into his physical prime with limited further upside. (conf 0.4)

Well known in French football as a former Saint-Etienne captain, less so globally. (conf 0.5)