Malick Yalcouyé

Lively over the first few yards for a small midfielder. (conf 0.35)

Reasonable pace over distance, but not a real sprinter. (conf 0.3)

Small, low centre of gravity and good change of direction. (conf 0.35)

Played regularly in Austria and the Championship on loan. (conf 0.35)

Neat, tidy receiving in tight midfield spaces for his age. (conf 0.35)

Willing, close-control carrier through midfield. (conf 0.35)

Frame at 1.69m limits his ability to shield the ball. (conf 0.3)

Capable striker of the ball, not yet a consistent threat. (conf 0.3)

Tidy, quick passer in short combinations. (conf 0.35)

Can hit longer passes but not yet a regular range passer. (conf 0.3)

Rarely crosses from a central midfield role at present. (conf 0.25)

Finds forward options, still learning the top-level pace. (conf 0.3)

Scored four league goals at Sturm Graz in 2024-25. (conf 0.3)

Reasonable shot choice, small sample at senior level. (conf 0.25)

Finds useful pockets from midfield, with a small senior sample. (conf 0.3)

No known dead-ball or long-range shooting threat. (conf 0.2)

Short and light, rarely competes in the air. (conf 0.3)

Competes on the ground through quickness more than strength. (conf 0.3)

Energetic presser who harries in midfield. (conf 0.3)

Active in winning the ball back despite his size. (conf 0.3)

Still learning positional discipline at senior level. (conf 0.3)

Calm for a 20-year-old playing in tough leagues. (conf 0.3)

Reasonable choices on the ball, still developing at senior level. (conf 0.3)

High running output and effort during his loan spells abroad. (conf 0.35)

Little public information on his injury record so far. (conf 0.25)

A 20-year-old already a senior international with room to grow. (conf 0.35)

Rising name with an award and a senior cap, not yet a Brighton regular. (conf 0.3)