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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 burst for a Serie A holding midfielder without being a standout athlete. (conf 0.4)
Adequate straight-line speed typical of a defensive midfielder role. (conf 0.4)
Shows serviceable change of direction when screening the back line. (conf 0.4)
Covers ground consistently across ninety minutes in a mid-table Serie A engine room. (conf 0.45)
Control
Generally tidy control under pressure at Serie A tempo. (conf 0.4)
Limited take-on instinct, favors simple progression over dribbling past opponents. (conf 0.4)
Uses frame to protect the ball in midfield duels as expected of a DM/CM. (conf 0.4)
Not known for driving efforts from distance in this deep role. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Reliable circulation passing befitting a Serie A rotation midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Occasional switches of play but not a primary distributor. (conf 0.4)
Rarely delivers crosses given his central defensive-midfield role. (conf 0.35)
Modest creative range typical of a destroyer-first midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Goal output is minimal from a deep-lying midfield position. (conf 0.35)
Picks shots sparingly, prioritizing possession retention. (conf 0.35)
Positions sensibly to offer a passing outlet rather than making incisive runs. (conf 0.4)
Not a designated set-piece taker at Lecce. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Competes adequately in midfield aerial duels for his size. (conf 0.4)
Combative in midfield battles, a core part of his defensive-midfield profile. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Applies steady pressing effort in Lecce's mid-block system. (conf 0.45)
Breaks up opposition attacks through interceptions and tackles as a holding midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Sits sensibly in front of the back line to screen central spaces. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Generally settled on the ball for a squad-level Serie A player. (conf 0.4)
Makes largely sound, low-risk choices in possession. (conf 0.4)
Diligent covering and tracking befitting his defensive-midfield brief. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No major injury history known, consistent with a fringe availability record. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-twenties squad player likely to remain a rotation-level Serie A midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Little recognition outside Lecce and lower-tier French football circles. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Mohamed Kaba is a French defensive/central midfielder currently with Lecce in Serie A, valued for his physical presence and ball-winning work in front of the back line. He operates as a functional screening midfielder rather than a creative hub, prioritizing positioning, duels, and simple circulation over incisive passing or dribbling. At Lecce he fits the profile of a squad option tasked with adding defensive solidity to the midfield.