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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over short distances to latch onto through balls and half-chances. (conf 0.7)
Not a burner but has enough pace to stretch mid-block defenses. (conf 0.65)
Nimble in tight spaces, able to spin away from center-backs quickly. (conf 0.7)
Tireless runner who presses relentlessly for a full 90 minutes. (conf 0.7)
Control
Generally reliable touch though can be scrappy under heavy pressure. (conf 0.65)
Functional rather than flashy, prefers quick combinations to solo runs. (conf 0.6)
Uses a low center of gravity to hold off defenders in duels. (conf 0.6)
Decent but not powerful strike of the ball, favors placement over power. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Combines effectively in tight areas as part of a front line. (conf 0.6)
Rarely tasked with long distribution as a pressing forward. (conf 0.5)
Minimal crossing output given his central striking role. (conf 0.5)
Shows sharp instincts for exploiting half-spaces and rebounds. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Proven poacher with a knack for scrappy, opportunistic finishes. (conf 0.75)
Willing shooter who picks smart low-percentage-but-quick chances. (conf 0.65)
Excellent at finding pockets of space and timing runs into the box. (conf 0.75)
Not a primary set-piece taker, limited direct free-kick output. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Undersized for a striker, wins fewer aerial duels than target men. (conf 0.55)
Competitive and combative for his size in physical battles. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Known throughout his career as an aggressive, high-energy presser. (conf 0.8)
Disrupts opposition buildup with relentless closing down of defenders. (conf 0.75)
Positions himself smartly to cut passing lanes when pressing from the front. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Can look ruffled in bigger moments but generally clinical one-on-one. (conf 0.6)
Occasionally forces shots but usually chooses efficient, quick options. (conf 0.6)
One of the hardest working forwards, a coach's favorite for effort levels. (conf 0.8)
Resilience
Generally available with only occasional minor knocks over his career. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Approaching 30, likely near or past his statistical peak years. (conf 0.55)
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.