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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over the first steps, though not a burst-dependent player. (conf 0.45)
Decent but unremarkable straight-line pace for a midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Light, balanced mover who turns away from pressure in tight areas. (conf 0.45)
Covers ground adequately; not known for relentless engine. (conf 0.45)
Control
Clean receiver between the lines with a soft first touch. (conf 0.45)
Comfortable carrying the ball and beating a man as a number ten. (conf 0.45)
Slight frame limits him when holding off stronger midfielders. (conf 0.45)
Competent striker of the ball from range without a signature shot. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Tidy, quick combinations are the base of his game. (conf 0.45)
Can switch play, but range is secondary to his short game. (conf 0.45)
Occasional wide delivery; crossing is not a defining strength. (conf 0.45)
Looks to find runners and play between the lines. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Chips in with goals but is not a reliable finisher. (conf 0.45)
Sensible shot choices, with some speculative attempts. (conf 0.45)
Finds pockets of space behind midfield lines. (conf 0.45)
No known free-kick or long-range dead-ball specialism in his record. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Average-height midfielder with little aerial influence. (conf 0.45)
Wins his share of duels but is not a physical ball-winner. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Willing presser when asked, without elite intensity. (conf 0.45)
Attack-minded; few turnovers won by tackling or intercepting. (conf 0.45)
Positional discipline is adequate for an advanced midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm in tight spaces after years of senior football from a young age. (conf 0.45)
Generally sound choices in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Reliable effort in and out of possession. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No major injury record found; kept near neutral. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Still 23 with a long senior record; upside tied to consistency. (conf 0.45)
Former youngest Primeira Liga player, Portugal youth international. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Matchoi Djaló is a Portuguese attacking midfielder who can also play as a central midfielder, a technical player who likes receiving between the lines and combining quickly. He is on the books of Nacional in the Liga Portugal Betclic after signing in August 2026. Born in Bissau, he came through at Paços de Ferreira, then moved abroad to İstanbul Başakşehir and spent a loan spell at Wisła Płock in Poland. He represented Portugal at youth level from under-17 to under-20.
Made his Primeira Liga debut for Paços de Ferreira in August 2019 aged 16, then the youngest player to appear in the competition.
Capped by Portugal at every youth level from under-17 to under-20.