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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first few steps make him a constant transition threat. (conf 0.9)
Elite straight-line pace to run in behind defensive lines. (conf 0.88)
Quick change of direction lets him beat full-backs in tight spaces. (conf 0.85)
Covers ground repeatedly on the right flank across 90 minutes. (conf 0.75)
Control
Generally clean control at pace, though can loosen under heavy pressure. (conf 0.75)
Direct one-on-one dribbler who thrives attacking defenders in transition. (conf 0.88)
Slight frame limits his ability to hold off bigger defenders. (conf 0.6)
Can strike cleanly from range, curling shots into the far corner. (conf 0.7)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play with overlapping full-backs and forwards. (conf 0.68)
Not a primary creator of long-range switches, more of a receiver. (conf 0.5)
Whips in low crosses after byline cutbacks and driven deliveries. (conf 0.72)
Picks out cutbacks and through balls well when driving at goal. (conf 0.68)
Chance threat
Clinical enough in the box, doubles as a genuine goal threat from wide. (conf 0.75)
Sometimes shoots early from difficult angles instead of squaring the ball. (conf 0.65)
Times runs in behind and into channels to stretch defensive lines. (conf 0.75)
Not a regular dead-ball taker for club or country. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Small and not a threat in the air, rarely wins duels overhead. (conf 0.5)
Wins a good share of dribbling duels with quick feet and burst pace. (conf 0.72)
Defense
Applies energetic pressure high up the pitch when in form. (conf 0.6)
Limited defensive output typical of an attack-minded winger. (conf 0.5)
Tracks back inconsistently, prioritizes attacking positioning. (conf 0.48)
Mental
Generally composed in one-on-one finishing situations. (conf 0.68)
Mostly sound choices in transition, occasionally over-dribbles. (conf 0.65)
Active off the ball though effort can dip defensively. (conf 0.62)
Resilience
Has had recurring muscular and minor injury spells across his career. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Still in prime athletic years but now playing in a lower-intensity league. (conf 0.6)
Well known from Bayer Leverkusen and Aston Villa Premier League spells. (conf 0.75)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Moussa Diaby is a explosive, direct right winger whose game is built on pace, dribbling and transition threat rather than physicality. After making his name at Paris Saint-Germain's academy and then Bayer Leverkusen, he moved to Aston Villa before a big-money switch to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. He remains a full France international and a constant outlet for counter-attacking teams looking to exploit space in behind.
Came through the Paris Saint-Germain academy before moving to Bayer Leverkusen in 2019.
Was a key attacking outlet for Bayer Leverkusen across four seasons.
Signed for Aston Villa in 2023 and helped them qualify for European competition.
Moved from Aston Villa to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Has earned senior caps for the France national team.