Matteo Dams

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League: Saudi Pro LeagueTeam: Al-AhliNationality: Belgium
Positions:CBAge: ~22

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Confidence: 35%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 54 / 100·Confidence 35%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration58

Adequate recovery speed expected for a modern center-back at this level. (conf 0.35)

Top speed58

Likely sufficient pace to cover in behind against Saudi Pro League attackers. (conf 0.35)

Agility55

Reasonable turning ability typical of a young center-back. (conf 0.35)

Stamina60

Should sustain output across a full match at a professional standard. (conf 0.35)

Control

First touch55

Control likely functional rather than a standout trait for his role. (conf 0.35)

Dribbling45

Limited ball-carrying expected from a defender of this profile. (conf 0.35)

Ball shielding55

Presumed competent at using body to protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.35)

Ball striking45

No indication of notable long-range striking ability. (conf 0.3)

Distribution

Short passing58

Likely reliable in short build-up exchanges from the back. (conf 0.35)

Long passing52

Probably serviceable range for switching play, unremarkable. (conf 0.35)

Crossing40

Minimal expectation of crossing involvement as a center-back. (conf 0.3)

Vision50

Unclear passing creativity beyond standard defensive distribution. (conf 0.3)

Chance threat

Finishing38

Not expected to be a goal threat given his defensive role. (conf 0.3)

Shot selection42

Rarely involved in attacking decisions as a central defender. (conf 0.3)

Off-ball movement48

Positioning likely geared toward defensive shape rather than attacking runs. (conf 0.3)

Set-piece shot35

No known set-piece delivery responsibility. (conf 0.3)

Duels

Aerial60

Presumed reasonable aerial presence expected of a center-back at this level. (conf 0.4)

Ground duels58

Likely competitive in one-on-one defensive duels for his league. (conf 0.4)

Defense

Pressing intensity52

Probably engages in team pressing schemes at a moderate intensity. (conf 0.35)

Defensive disruption55

Expected to contribute interceptions and blocks typical of a starting center-back. (conf 0.35)

Defensive positioning58

Positioning likely sound given regular game time at a mid-tier professional level. (conf 0.35)

Mental

Composure55

Assumed steady under pressure as a young but developing defender. (conf 0.35)

Decision making52

Still developing consistency in reading the game at this stage of his career. (conf 0.35)

Work rate58

Likely diligent given the physical demands of Saudi Pro League football. (conf 0.35)

Resilience

Injury reliability62

No known injury history, treated as an average durability baseline. (conf 0.35)

Outlook

Potential62

Young center-back in his early twenties with room to develop further. (conf 0.35)

Reputation32

Largely unknown outside domestic and lower-tier European circles. (conf 0.35)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Matteo Dams is a young Belgian center-back who moved to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, still building his profile at senior level. At 22, he represents a developmental piece for the club's back line rather than an established name. His game is presumed to center on the standard defensive fundamentals expected of a center-back in a competitive league. Further exposure at this level should clarify his ceiling.

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