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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first few steps that power his overlapping runs down the right flank. (conf 0.85)
Genuine gallop in transition, a constant outlet for Atletico's counters. (conf 0.8)
Quick change of direction lets him beat markers in tight wide areas. (conf 0.75)
Covers the flank relentlessly across 90 minutes in Simeone's demanding system. (conf 0.75)
Control
Generally clean control at pace though can be rushed under pressure. (conf 0.65)
Comfortable taking on full-backs one-on-one when driving forward. (conf 0.7)
Uses his frame reasonably to protect the ball on the touchline. (conf 0.6)
Decent power on crosses and the occasional long-range effort. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play down the right with wingers and midfielders. (conf 0.65)
Capable of switching play though not a primary distributor. (conf 0.55)
Whips in dangerous low and driven balls from the byline regularly. (conf 0.7)
Solid awareness picking runners on the overlap and underlap. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Chips in occasional goals arriving late into the box from deep. (conf 0.55)
Mostly sensible in choosing when to join the attack and shoot. (conf 0.5)
Intelligent overlapping and underlapping runs to stretch defenses. (conf 0.7)
Not a designated set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Undersized for a full-back but competes gamely in duels. (conf 0.5)
Competitive tackler who reads attackers well in one-on-ones. (conf 0.7)
Defense
High-energy presser fitting Simeone's aggressive defensive scheme. (conf 0.7)
Active in interceptions and closing down passing lanes wide. (conf 0.65)
Generally disciplined shape though can be caught upfield on turnovers. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Handles big-match pressure well as a regular in a title-chasing side. (conf 0.6)
Usually picks sound moments to attack versus holding defensive line. (conf 0.6)
Tireless shuttling between both boxes, a hallmark of his game. (conf 0.8)
Resilience
Has had occasional muscular knocks but generally available for selection. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Established at prime age with limited further ceiling to climb. (conf 0.6)
Argentina international and World Cup winner known across European football. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nahuel Molina is an athletic, attack-minded right-back for Atletico Madrid known for his relentless overlapping runs and driven crosses into the box. A regular under Diego Simeone since arriving from Udinese, he combines high work rate with genuine pace to support the attack while remaining a combative defender. He was part of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad and continues to feature for the national team.
Won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
Joined Atletico Madrid from Udinese in 2022 and has been a first-choice right-back since.