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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 burst down the flank typical of a converted winger at left-back. (conf 0.5)
Good pace for overlapping runs but not an elite sprinter at this level. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable changing direction in tight wide areas from his wing background. (conf 0.5)
Covers the flank repeatedly though injury history has limited sustained minutes. (conf 0.45)
Control
Clean enough control to link play from wide areas under pressure. (conf 0.5)
Uses close control to beat a full-back one-on-one from his winger roots. (conf 0.5)
Average physical presence to protect the ball against Serie A wide players. (conf 0.45)
Capable of a clean strike from distance but rarely a primary shooting threat. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play typical of a Lazio-trained full-back. (conf 0.5)
Adequate switches of play but not a standout distributor. (conf 0.45)
His converted-winger background gives him above-average delivery from the left flank. (conf 0.55)
Solid awareness of overlapping runs and passing lanes down the left. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Occasional end product from wide positions but not a natural goalscorer. (conf 0.4)
Generally sensible about when to shoot given a limited attacking role. (conf 0.4)
Times overlapping and underlapping runs reasonably well for a wing-back. (conf 0.45)
Not a designated set-piece taker in his career at Serie A level. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Modest aerial presence typical of a smaller-framed wide defender. (conf 0.4)
Competes reasonably in one-on-one defensive situations on the flank. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Willing to press touchline passing lanes as part of a mid-table Serie A setup. (conf 0.4)
Adequate interception numbers for a converted attacker playing full-back. (conf 0.4)
Positioning has been inconsistent, reflecting his attacking origins as a winger. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Generally steady in possession though not tested at the very highest level. (conf 0.45)
Sound enough choices in wide areas but occasional lapses defensively. (conf 0.4)
Diligent up and down the flank when fit and in the side. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
History of significant injury layoffs has limited his consistent availability. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
In his early thirties, largely past his development ceiling as a squad player. (conf 0.45)
A recognizable Algeria international but not a headline name in Serie A. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Mohamed Fares is an Algerian left-back converted from a winger background, which shows in his attacking instincts, crossing ability, and willingness to get forward down the flank. Originally making his name at SPAL before moving to Lazio, his career has been disrupted by injuries that have limited sustained top-flight minutes. He remains a squad option who offers more going forward than defensively, fitting the profile of a versatile wide player at Serie A level.
Converted from a winger into a left-back, giving him notable attacking output for a defender.
Has represented Algeria at international level.
Career has been affected by significant injury spells at Lazio.