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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first few steps let him overlap and recover ground quickly. (conf 0.85)
Genuine pace to get up and down the flank and cover in behind. (conf 0.82)
Nimble in tight areas when combining down the right or defending 1v1. (conf 0.75)
Covers the flank repeatedly across 90 minutes in a demanding Chelsea system. (conf 0.7)
Control
Generally clean control under pressure though not a defining strength. (conf 0.6)
Comfortable carrying the ball forward and beating a man on the outside. (conf 0.68)
Uses body well to protect possession but can be muscled off by bigger wingers. (conf 0.55)
Modest end product from range, not a shooting threat as a full-back. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up combinations typical of Chelsea's possession structure. (conf 0.65)
Capable of switching play though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.55)
Delivers functional crosses from advanced right-back positions. (conf 0.6)
Solid situational awareness but not a creative orchestrator. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Rarely a goal threat, finishing not part of his game. (conf 0.45)
Picks his shooting moments sparingly as a defensive full-back. (conf 0.45)
Times overlapping and underlapping runs well to support attacks. (conf 0.6)
Not a set-piece taker in Chelsea's hierarchy. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competes adequately in the air for a full-back but lacks great height. (conf 0.5)
Quick recovery speed makes him a tough one-on-one defender. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Energetic in closing down wide areas within Chelsea's press. (conf 0.6)
Active tackler who uses recovery pace to break up attacks. (conf 0.6)
Generally sound but can be caught upfield after advanced forays. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Settled on the ball for a young full-back in a high-pressure club. (conf 0.55)
Mostly sensible choices between overlapping and staying disciplined. (conf 0.55)
Tireless up and down the right flank across matches. (conf 0.7)
Resilience
History of significant injury layoffs including a serious leg fracture. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Still developing in his early twenties with room to refine his final third output. (conf 0.65)
Known as a promising young France international right-back at Chelsea. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Malo Gusto is a quick, athletic right-back at Chelsea known for his recovery pace, energetic overlapping runs, and willingness to defend one-on-one duels aggressively. Developed at Lyon before his move to Stamford Bridge, he offers a modern full-back profile built on speed and work rate rather than elite creativity. His progress has been interrupted by injury setbacks, but when fit he remains a reliable, high-effort presence on the right side for both club and the France youth pathway.
Came through the Olympique Lyonnais academy before joining Chelsea in a January transfer.