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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable recovery pace for a tall centre-back but not a burst athlete. (conf 0.5)
Good long-stride speed helps him cover in behind against Premier League forwards. (conf 0.5)
Functional turning ability typical of a big centre-back rather than especially nimble. (conf 0.45)
Copes with a 90-minute defensive workload in a demanding league. (conf 0.45)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure, a trait developed in Montpellier's build-up system. (conf 0.5)
Can carry the ball a short distance out of defence but not a dribbler by trade. (conf 0.45)
Uses his frame to protect the ball when driving forward from the back line. (conf 0.45)
Limited long-range striking output expected from a defensive centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable in possession, comfortable building play from the back in a passing system. (conf 0.5)
Can switch play adequately though not renowned as a raking passer. (conf 0.45)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Decent awareness for progressive passes out of the back three or four. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal threat, occasional headers from set pieces only. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots, so limited data on decision-making in front of goal. (conf 0.35)
Positions sensibly for set-piece attacking opportunities. (conf 0.4)
Not a designated set-piece taker at either club he has played for. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Strong in the air with good height, a core strength of his defensive game. (conf 0.55)
Competes well in tackles, using strength and timing to win the ball back. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Engages when required but not an especially high-intensity presser from centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes reasonably well to intercept and break up attacks. (conf 0.45)
Generally well-organised, though still adapting to Premier League pace and physicality. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm on the ball for a young defender, a quality that attracted Burnley's interest. (conf 0.45)
Occasional lapses in judgement typical of a centre-back still adjusting to a new league. (conf 0.4)
Diligent defensive worker within a structured backline. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No major injury history of note through his career so far. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-20s French centre-back with room to grow into a regular top-flight starter. (conf 0.5)
Known within Ligue 1 and now the Premier League but not yet a wider household name. (conf 0.45)
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Maxime Estève is a young French centre-back who moved to Burnley after developing at Montpellier, where he became a regular starter known for his composure in possession and aerial presence. Tall and comfortable playing out from the back, he fits the profile of a modern ball-playing defender rather than a pure stopper. At Burnley he is adjusting to the physicality and pace of Premier League attackers after cutting his teeth in Ligue 1.