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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 off the mark when running at defenders. (conf 0.4)
Good pace over distance for a wide attacker. (conf 0.35)
Sharp changes of direction in tight wide areas. (conf 0.4)
Handled a full Ligue 1 workload; stamina not a noted issue. (conf 0.35)
Control
Neat control between the lines as an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Direct dribbler who beats defenders one on one. (conf 0.4)
Slight winger; shielding is not a main strength. (conf 0.3)
Dangerous shooter, with first Ligue 1 goal at Nice in 2024. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Link play is tidy; not primarily a passer. (conf 0.35)
Seldom asked for long diagonals from his positions. (conf 0.3)
Delivers from wide areas, but not his main output. (conf 0.3)
Finds teammates in the final third; limited creator record. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Scored 9 league goals in 20 Gent appearances before moving to Lille. (conf 0.4)
Takes shots readily; selection still improving. (conf 0.3)
Runs in behind and drifts into pockets to receive. (conf 0.35)
No notable dead-ball record. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Smaller attacker, not an aerial threat. (conf 0.3)
Wins duels through movement rather than strength. (conf 0.3)
Defense
Contributes to the press but is attack-minded. (conf 0.3)
Little defensive output expected from the position. (conf 0.3)
Attack-first positional discipline. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Calm enough in the final third for his age. (conf 0.3)
Reasonable choices; still developing consistency. (conf 0.3)
Works up and down the flank in a high-tempo league. (conf 0.3)
Resilience
Missed time with ankle ligament damage in January 2025. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Young, productive winger who has already stepped up twice in level. (conf 0.4)
Belgium senior international moving to Newcastle United. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Matias Fernandez-Pardo is a Belgian-born left-sided winger and attacking midfielder, from Brussels, with Spanish and Italian heritage. He is a pacey, direct attacker who attacks space and likes to shoot. He developed at Anderlecht, Mechelen and the Lille academy, broke through at Gent and returned to Lille in 2024 before joining Newcastle United in September 2026. He has played for Belgium at youth level and made his senior debut in June 2026.
Scored his first Ligue 1 goal in a 2-2 draw at Nice in November 2024.
Made his senior Belgium debut in a friendly against Croatia in June 2026.