Matteo Palma

Decent first steps for a tall defender, still developing physically. (conf 0.3)

Described as easy in running and speed despite his 1.94 m height. (conf 0.3)

Tall frame limits sharp turns, typical for a young centre-back. (conf 0.3)

Young legs; limited senior minutes to judge his endurance. (conf 0.3)

Developing control as he steps up from academy football. (conf 0.3)

Defender who rarely dribbles, with a game built on defending. (conf 0.3)

A 1.94 m frame gives him a base to hold off forwards. (conf 0.3)

Right-footed, with no shooting reputation. (conf 0.25)

Simple, safe distribution is expected of a young centre-back. (conf 0.3)

Some range from the back as a right-footed centre-back. (conf 0.3)

Can play at full-back, but crossing is not a known trait. (conf 0.25)

Limited evidence of creative passing; his job is defending first. (conf 0.25)

Defender with one goal on loan at Sampdoria; no finishing record. (conf 0.25)

Rarely a shooter as a centre-back, so there is little to assess here. (conf 0.25)

Little attacking movement as a young centre-back. (conf 0.25)

No known dead-ball or long-range role at club or youth level. (conf 0.2)

At 1.94 m, aerial duels are a natural strength. (conf 0.35)

Praised for strength in his duels; compared to Giorgio Scalvini. (conf 0.35)

Active in duels, though senior pressing evidence is limited. (conf 0.3)

Uses his frame to win the ball, with little senior data. (conf 0.3)

Learning positioning at senior level after debuting at 16. (conf 0.3)

Debuted at 16 for Udinese, composure still being tested. (conf 0.3)

Decision speed is still maturing at 18, with limited senior minutes. (conf 0.3)

Eleven games on loan at Sampdoria show a willingness to work. (conf 0.3)

No known injury record in public sources. (conf 0.25)

Aged 18 at 1.94 m, with a senior debut at 16 and youth caps. (conf 0.4)

A teenage prospect with Italy and Germany youth caps; seven Serie A games. (conf 0.35)