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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp over the first steps, useful for beating wide opponents. (conf 0.55)
Good but not elite sprint speed; relies more on quickness than outright pace. (conf 0.5)
Compact and balanced, turning quickly in tight spaces on the flank. (conf 0.55)
Covers the whole flank for long periods as a wing-back or wide midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Control
Secure first touch when receiving on the half-turn from wide positions. (conf 0.5)
Beats full-backs with close control and quick feet on the flank. (conf 0.55)
Slight frame, so ball protection depends on positioning and speed. (conf 0.45)
Left foot produces clean, driven strikes, though he scores rarely. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Tidy and quick combinations in wide and half-space areas. (conf 0.55)
Can switch play but is not mainly a deep distributor. (conf 0.45)
Left-footed deliveries from both flanks are a core attacking weapon. (conf 0.55)
Sees overlapping runs and cut-back options in the final third. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
More creator than scorer; goals have been occasional. (conf 0.45)
Sensible choices in the final third but modest shooting volume. (conf 0.45)
Times late runs and underlaps into the half-space well. (conf 0.5)
Left foot gives him a dead-ball delivery role on corners and free kicks. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Small for the position and wins few aerial duels. (conf 0.5)
Competitive in duels through quick feet and low centre of gravity. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Presses and tracks back consistently along the flank. (conf 0.5)
Wins the ball in wide areas but is not a high-volume tackler. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable shape discipline, a little exposed against bigger wingers. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm in possession in wide areas, with Serie A and international experience. (conf 0.5)
Decisions on the flank are usually sound; he rarely wastes possession. (conf 0.5)
Consistent running both ways makes him dependable in a wing-back role. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
No chronic injury pattern found in the sources reviewed; neutral rating. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Aged 24 with a move to Atalanta after Roma and Inter; some headroom remains. (conf 0.45)
Full Poland international with a Euro 2024 call-up and a Serie A career. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nicola Zalewski is a left-footed wide midfielder who is equally at home as a wing-back, born in Tivoli to Polish parents and capped by Poland. He came through the Roma academy, made his first-team debut in 2021 and then moved to Inter in 2025, first on loan and then permanently. He joined Atalanta in August 2025, where his energy, quick combination play and left-footed delivery suit the wide role. He is more an industrious creator than a goal threat.
Made his senior debut for Roma on 6 May 2021 as a substitute in the Europa League semi-final against Manchester United.
Won the 2021-22 UEFA Europa Conference League with Roma.
Made his Poland debut on 5 September 2021 and was called up for UEFA Euro 2024.