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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent recovery speed typical of a converted full-back playing centrally. (conf 0.5)
Enough pace to cover in behind at Eredivisie pace. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable turning and adjusting body shape from his full-back background. (conf 0.48)
Engine suited to covering wide areas built from years as a wing-back. (conf 0.5)
Control
Clean enough touch under pressure for PSV's possession-based build-up. (conf 0.5)
Carries the ball competently out from the back rather than beating players repeatedly. (conf 0.48)
Average physical presence to hold off forwards in duels. (conf 0.45)
Not known as a long-range or set-piece striker of the ball. (conf 0.42)
Distribution
Reliable in PSV's short circulation from the back. (conf 0.5)
Capable but unremarkable range for switching play. (conf 0.45)
Occasional crossing ability retained from his time as a left-back. (conf 0.45)
Functional reading of passing lanes rather than a creative standout. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal output expected as a converted defender. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots, sensible with the few chances he takes. (conf 0.4)
Positions to support build-up rather than make attacking runs. (conf 0.42)
Not deployed on dead-ball duties at PSV. (conf 0.38)
Duels
Modest aerial presence for a converted full-back now playing centrally. (conf 0.42)
Competent one-on-one defending honed over years at left-back. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Applies steady pressure in PSV's coordinated pressing scheme. (conf 0.45)
Solid interception numbers from reading passing lanes as a defender. (conf 0.45)
Disciplined shape, benefiting from experience across multiple defensive roles. (conf 0.48)
Mental
Settled on the ball, a trait carried over from his midfield/full-back versatility. (conf 0.48)
Generally sound choices given his experience across several positions. (conf 0.45)
Known for a diligent, hard-working profile across his career. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues limiting continuous run-outs. (conf 0.42)
Outlook
Mid-20s squad player unlikely to add significant new ceiling. (conf 0.45)
Known within Eredivisie circles but not a wider household name. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Mauro Júnior is a Brazilian defender who came up through PSV Eindhoven's academy and has been used as a versatile option across the back line and flanks, including a loan spell at Vitesse to gain first-team experience. At PSV he offers positional flexibility and a reliable, low-risk passing game rather than standout attacking output. He is currently part of PSV's defensive rotation in the Eredivisie.
Joined PSV as a teenager from Brazil and progressed through Jong PSV into the first team.
Has been used in multiple defensive and wide roles for PSV.