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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Good burst for a full-back, joins attacks quickly. (conf 0.5)
Quick enough to recover and overlap at left-back. (conf 0.45)
Balanced and agile when carrying or turning in tight spaces. (conf 0.5)
Covers the whole flank and midfield, strong engine. (conf 0.55)
Control
Comfortable receiving and turning from left-back or midfield. (conf 0.55)
Fluid ball-carrier who steps out of defence with the ball. (conf 0.5)
Physical, strong enough to protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.5)
Strikes the ball well, scored twice in a major final. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Safe, quick passer in City's build-up structure. (conf 0.55)
Good range for switches from the left side. (conf 0.45)
Delivers well from advanced left-back positions. (conf 0.45)
Reads moves and picks progressive passes from midfield. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Gets into scoring positions; a goal threat for a defender. (conf 0.45)
Shoots sensibly when arriving in the box. (conf 0.4)
Late runs into the box from midfield and left-back roles. (conf 0.45)
No known dead-ball specialist; not on set-piece duty as far as reported. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Physical presence who competes well in the air. (conf 0.45)
Physical and strong in duels, praised for his completeness. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Presses energetically in City's high line. (conf 0.5)
Good at stepping in and breaking up opposition attacks. (conf 0.5)
Disciplined at left-back, still learning inverted roles. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm on the ball in big matches for club and country. (conf 0.5)
Reads when to overlap, invert or hold, trusted by Guardiola. (conf 0.5)
Tireless in both phases across multiple positions. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
No major injury record reported so far in his young senior career. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
21 years old, contract to 2030, and still improving quickly. (conf 0.55)
England international and City regular at 21. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nico O'Reilly is an English defender who plays at left-back or in central midfield, with a physical, ball-carrying style. Born in Manchester, he joined City's academy at eight, signed his first professional contract in 2022 and made his senior debut in the 2024 Community Shield. Described as a positionless defender, he combines strength and stamina with comfort on the ball, and signed a contract extension to 2030 in September 2025. A full England international, he was named in England's 2026 World Cup squad.
Made his senior debut in the 2024 FA Community Shield against Manchester United.
Scored twice in the 2026 EFL Cup final win with Manchester City.
Signed a contract extension to 2030 in September 2025.