Merih Demiral

Quick recovery pace for a big centre-back covering behind the line. (conf 0.75)

Good straight-line speed lets him catch runners in behind. (conf 0.75)

Reasonable turning ability though can be exposed by quick feints in the box. (conf 0.7)

Copes with Saudi league intensity but has had injury interruptions affecting output. (conf 0.65)

Clean enough control under pressure to start attacks from the back. (conf 0.65)

Comfortable carrying the ball a few yards but not a progressive dribbler. (conf 0.6)

Strong frame lets him hold off forwards when shielding the ball. (conf 0.7)

Decent clearances and occasional driven long balls but not a standout striker of it. (conf 0.55)

Reliable in build-up phases with simple, secure passing choices. (conf 0.65)

Can switch play adequately though not a renowned distributor. (conf 0.6)

Rarely involved in crossing duties as a central defender. (conf 0.5)

Reads passing lanes competently in settled possession. (conf 0.55)

Occasional aerial goal threat from set pieces but limited overall output. (conf 0.55)

Selective attacking involvement, mostly restricted to set-piece opportunities. (conf 0.5)

Makes sensible attacking runs on set pieces without being a constant threat. (conf 0.55)

Not a designated taker, contributes little from direct free kicks. (conf 0.45)

Excellent jumping and timing make him a dominant aerial defender and set-piece threat. (conf 0.85)

Combative, well-timed tackling with strong physical presence in one-on-ones. (conf 0.8)

Engages forwards actively but not an elite high-press initiator from centre-back. (conf 0.6)

Aggressive interceptions and blocks disrupt opposition attacks regularly. (conf 0.78)

Generally sound positional sense though can be caught upfield chasing duels. (conf 0.78)

Mostly assured on the ball but has drawn cards for rash challenges under pressure. (conf 0.65)

Sensible defensive choices, occasionally undermined by impulsive tackling. (conf 0.65)

Committed defender who tracks runners and battles throughout matches. (conf 0.7)

History of significant injuries including cruciate ligament damage has limited availability. (conf 0.65)

Late-20s defender past peak upside, now focused on maintaining current level. (conf 0.6)

Well known from Juventus, Atalanta and long-standing Turkey international status. (conf 0.7)