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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable recovery pace for a physical center back but not a burner. (conf 0.5)
Adequate straight-line speed to track quicker forwards over distance. (conf 0.5)
Solid enough turning but relies more on positioning than nimbleness. (conf 0.45)
Holds up well across a demanding Super Lig and international schedule. (conf 0.5)
Control
Competent under pressure but not the cleanest technician in build-up. (conf 0.45)
Limited carrying ability, prefers simple progression over take-ons. (conf 0.45)
Uses frame effectively to protect the ball when pressed by forwards. (conf 0.5)
Occasional long clearances but no notable striking quality. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable short distribution from the back in a settled defensive block. (conf 0.5)
Can find switches of play though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.45)
Rarely involved in wide delivery given his central defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes competently for a defender of his profile. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal threat, occasional set-piece presence only. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots, sensible when he does step into attack on corners. (conf 0.4)
Positions for set pieces but not a habitual attacking threat. (conf 0.4)
Not a designated set-piece taker at club or national level. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Strong in the air, a genuine asset defending crosses and set plays. (conf 0.55)
Combative tackler who wins a good share of one-on-one duels. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Engages forwards from the back line without being an aggressive presser. (conf 0.45)
Timely interceptions and blocks built on experience reading strikers. (conf 0.5)
Experienced organizer who sits well and covers gaps for his line. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Generally calm under pressure with occasional lapses in big moments. (conf 0.5)
Makes sound choices in possession, rarely overplays from the back. (conf 0.5)
Consistent defensive effort across matches for club and country. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has dealt with a handful of injury spells across his career. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Approaching thirty, likely near his defensive peak with limited upside left. (conf 0.5)
Well known in Turkish football and a long-standing Iran international. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Majid Hosseini is an Iranian center back known for his physical, no-nonsense defending, built around aerial strength and combative ground duels. After a long spell at Trabzonspor where he became a key defensive figure and Iran international, he now plies his trade at Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig. He reads the game with experience gained from years at the top level of Turkish football and a regular place in Iran's national team defense, though his distribution and ball-playing range remain modest compared to his defensive solidity.
Long-serving center back for Trabzonspor before moving on in Turkish football.
Iran international defender.