Neal Maupay

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League: Ligue 1Team: MarseilleNationality: France
Positions:STCFAge: ~29

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€1.8m€7.2m
Confidence: 64%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 68 / 100·Confidence 64%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration74

Quick over short distances to latch onto through balls and half-chances. (conf 0.7)

Top speed68

Not a burner but has enough pace to stretch mid-block defenses. (conf 0.65)

Agility75

Nimble in tight spaces, able to spin away from center-backs quickly. (conf 0.7)

Stamina78

Tireless runner who presses relentlessly for a full 90 minutes. (conf 0.7)

Control

First touch70

Generally reliable touch though can be scrappy under heavy pressure. (conf 0.65)

Dribbling62

Functional rather than flashy, prefers quick combinations to solo runs. (conf 0.6)

Ball shielding68

Uses a low center of gravity to hold off defenders in duels. (conf 0.6)

Ball striking68

Decent but not powerful strike of the ball, favors placement over power. (conf 0.6)

Distribution

Short passing68

Combines effectively in tight areas as part of a front line. (conf 0.6)

Long passing50

Rarely tasked with long distribution as a pressing forward. (conf 0.5)

Crossing45

Minimal crossing output given his central striking role. (conf 0.5)

Vision65

Shows sharp instincts for exploiting half-spaces and rebounds. (conf 0.6)

Chance threat

Finishing78

Proven poacher with a knack for scrappy, opportunistic finishes. (conf 0.75)

Shot selection72

Willing shooter who picks smart low-percentage-but-quick chances. (conf 0.65)

Off-ball movement80

Excellent at finding pockets of space and timing runs into the box. (conf 0.75)

Set-piece shot55

Not a primary set-piece taker, limited direct free-kick output. (conf 0.5)

Duels

Aerial55

Undersized for a striker, wins fewer aerial duels than target men. (conf 0.55)

Ground duels68

Competitive and combative for his size in physical battles. (conf 0.6)

Defense

Pressing intensity85

Known throughout his career as an aggressive, high-energy presser. (conf 0.8)

Defensive disruption78

Disrupts opposition buildup with relentless closing down of defenders. (conf 0.75)

Defensive positioning62

Positions himself smartly to cut passing lanes when pressing from the front. (conf 0.55)

Mental

Composure65

Can look ruffled in bigger moments but generally clinical one-on-one. (conf 0.6)

Decision making66

Occasionally forces shots but usually chooses efficient, quick options. (conf 0.6)

Work rate88

One of the hardest working forwards, a coach's favorite for effort levels. (conf 0.8)

Resilience

Injury reliability65

Generally available with only occasional minor knocks over his career. (conf 0.55)

Outlook

Potential48

Approaching 30, likely near or past his statistical peak years. (conf 0.55)

Reputation60

Well known in England from Brentford and Everton spells, a niche cult figure. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Neal Maupay is a combative, high-pressing French striker now with Marseille in Ligue 1, built more on relentless work-rate and poacher's instincts than physical dominance. Undersized for a center-forward, he compensates with sharp movement, tenacious pressing, and a knack for scoring scrappy, opportunistic goals inside the box. He made his name in the Premier League with Brentford and Everton, where his combative style and eagerness to wind up opponents made him a divisive but effective figure. At Marseille he projects as a hard-working rotation or support striker who thrives off pressing triggers and second-ball situations.

Scored regularly for Brentford in the Championship before earning a Premier League move to Brighton.

Known in the Premier League for his combative, needling style that frequently riled opposition defenders and fans.

Later played for Everton after a spell at Brighton, mainly used as an energetic pressing forward.

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