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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Not explosive, but covers ground quickly enough to recover in defence. (conf 0.45)
Adequate straight-line pace for a centre-back or holding midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Turns smoothly for a compact 1.77m defender. (conf 0.4)
Hard-running profile, comfortable with a high-intensity workload. (conf 0.5)
Control
Tidy control when receiving under pressure from deeper positions. (conf 0.45)
Prefers simple progression over beating players one-on-one. (conf 0.4)
Strong, low-set body protects the ball when pressed. (conf 0.4)
Clean passer of the ball; shooting is not a significant part of his game. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Midfield background shows in accurate, composed short distribution. (conf 0.5)
Can play switches and diagonal passes from deep when given time. (conf 0.45)
Rarely crosses, as he plays centrally and deep. (conf 0.35)
Reads passing lanes well and starts attacks from deep. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Not a goal threat; scoring has been occasional at best. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots and chooses his moments sensibly. (conf 0.35)
Little attacking running; stays in the build-up structure. (conf 0.35)
No known set-piece or free-kick duties for club or country. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Compact for a defender, but times his jumps and holds his own in the air. (conf 0.45)
Aggressive, well-timed tackler who wins most of his duels on the ground. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Steps out to challenge and presses hard in the midfield block. (conf 0.45)
Wins the ball regularly through tackles and well-read interceptions. (conf 0.5)
Disciplined in covering space in front of and alongside the centre-backs. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Comfortable receiving the ball and playing out when pressed. (conf 0.45)
Safe, low-risk choices both in possession and when defending. (conf 0.45)
Relentless worker who covers large distances and recovers well. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No major injury record found in the sources checked. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
At 28 he is near his level, with experienced defensive habits. (conf 0.4)
Champion with Boca and Salzburg and capped by Argentina at youth level. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nicolás Capaldo is an Argentine defender who plays at centre-back and can also operate as a holding midfielder. He is an energetic, combative player who tackles hard and wins the ball well, and his midfield background gives him tidy short passing and composure in build-up. He came through the Boca Juniors academy, won the Argentine league there, then moved to Red Bull Salzburg and joined Hamburger SV in 2025. Born in La Pampa, he has been capped by Argentina's youth sides.
Won the Argentine Primera Division with Boca Juniors in 2019-20.
Won the Austrian Bundesliga twice with Red Bull Salzburg, in 2021-22 and 2022-23.