Mathys De Carvalho

Moves adequately over short distances; not a quick runner. (conf 0.35)

Average pace for a central midfielder at this level. (conf 0.35)

Reasonable balance and turning in midfield for his age. (conf 0.35)

Covers the ground of a holding midfielder, based on his Lyon minutes. (conf 0.35)

Receives and moves the ball on cleanly under light pressure. (conf 0.35)

Carries the ball short distances; not a dribbler who beats opponents. (conf 0.3)

Uses his body sensibly to protect the ball in midfield. (conf 0.3)

Straightforward striker of the ball, with limited evidence of long-range power. (conf 0.3)

Keeps possession with simple, accurate short passes. (conf 0.35)

Can find a longer pass from deep, though evidence is limited. (conf 0.3)

Crossing is not part of his role as a holding midfielder. (conf 0.25)

Reads simple options; not yet a creative passer. (conf 0.3)

Goals are not part of his game; he scored four times for Lyon B. (conf 0.3)

Rarely shoots; limited evidence of his shot choice. (conf 0.25)

Mostly supports build-up, with limited forward runs. (conf 0.25)

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

Reasonable in the air as a midfielder, without being a standout. (conf 0.3)

Competitive in ground duels as a holding midfielder. (conf 0.35)

Presses actively as part of the midfield block. (conf 0.35)

Breaks up play and anticipates passes as a defensive midfielder. (conf 0.35)

Holds his midfield position and covers passing lanes sensibly. (conf 0.35)

Calm on the ball for a young midfielder, tested at Ligue 1 level. (conf 0.3)

Plays the safe option and rarely takes risks in midfield. (conf 0.3)

Shows consistent effort in midfield and in recovery for his age. (conf 0.35)

No injury record known to us, so a neutral availability rating. (conf 0.25)

Aged 21 with Lyon first-team experience and a youth cap record. (conf 0.35)

Lyon academy product and Portugal U20 international, new to Saudi Arabia. (conf 0.35)