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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive over the first few steps; a key part of his threat. (conf 0.55)
Quick winger who stretches defences with sustained pace. (conf 0.55)
Nimble 1.73m attacker who changes direction sharply. (conf 0.5)
Handles heavy minutes across Swiss and Turkish seasons. (conf 0.45)
Control
Reliable control on the run rather than a refined first touch. (conf 0.45)
Direct dribbler who beats opponents with pace and quick feet. (conf 0.5)
Slight frame, so not a natural hold-up forward. (conf 0.42)
Solid strike technique supported by regular goals. (conf 0.48)
Distribution
Functional in combinations; provides assists more than build-up. (conf 0.48)
Range passing is not a defining part of his game. (conf 0.4)
Supplies assists from wide areas; delivery is decent. (conf 0.45)
Creative output of 39 assists at Young Boys shows awareness. (conf 0.48)
Chance threat
43 goals in 200 Young Boys games alongside regular wide duty. (conf 0.52)
Generally sound shot choices, with occasional wasteful efforts. (conf 0.45)
Excellent runs in behind, which suits his pace and direct style. (conf 0.5)
No evidence of a regular dead-ball role at his clubs. (conf 0.35)
Duels
At 1.73m aerial duels are not a strength. (conf 0.45)
Competes but is not physically dominant. (conf 0.42)
Defense
Active in pressing from the front and the flank. (conf 0.45)
Attack-first player with limited defensive output. (conf 0.4)
Positional discipline is adequate but secondary to his attacking duties. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Experienced under pressure in European and international games. (conf 0.45)
Mature decisions after years in Switzerland and for DR Congo. (conf 0.45)
Consistent running in transition over many seasons. (conf 0.48)
Resilience
No clear major injury record found in public sources. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
At 29 he is near his peak, so growth is limited. (conf 0.45)
DR Congo international with Young Boys and Mazembe pedigree. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Meschack Elia is a DR Congo forward who plays as a striker or left winger for Alanyaspor, which he joined in September 2025. Born in Kinshasa, he began at CS Don Bosco before a successful spell with TP Mazembe and then five years at Young Boys in Switzerland, with a loan at Nantes in 2025. He is a quick, direct attacker who combines running in behind with goals and assists, and is a long-standing DR Congo international. At 29 he is an experienced, high-reputation attacker for the Süper Lig.
Won Player of the Tournament at the 2016 African Nations Championship.
Played exactly 200 matches for Young Boys between 2020 and 2025, scoring 43 goals and providing 39 assists.