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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Modest burst typical of a deep-lying midfielder rather than an explosive runner. (conf 0.5)
Adequate straight-line speed but not a defining trait of his game. (conf 0.5)
Turns reasonably well under pressure to escape tight midfield areas. (conf 0.5)
Covers ground consistently across 90 minutes in a box-to-box role. (conf 0.5)
Control
Generally clean control that lets him keep tempo in possession. (conf 0.5)
Prefers simple progression over beating players with the ball at feet. (conf 0.5)
Uses his frame to protect the ball when closed down in midfield. (conf 0.5)
Capable of a clean strike from distance but not a regular weapon. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable in tight combinations as the base of a midfield trio. (conf 0.55)
Can switch play when given time, though not a standout range passer. (conf 0.5)
Rarely delivers from wide areas given his central role. (conf 0.45)
Reads passing lanes well enough to keep circulation moving forward. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Not a regular scoring threat from a deeper midfield position. (conf 0.45)
Picks his moments to shoot sparingly, favouring the pass instead. (conf 0.45)
Finds pockets of space to receive but not a chance-creating runner. (conf 0.45)
Not established as a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competes adequately in the air for a midfielder of his build. (conf 0.45)
Combative in midfield battles and willing to engage physically. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Applies steady pressure as part of a coordinated midfield press. (conf 0.5)
Times tackles and interceptions to break up opposition attacks. (conf 0.5)
Disciplined in shielding the back line as a holding midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Generally settled on the ball even when pressed in his own half. (conf 0.5)
Mostly sound choices in possession, favouring low-risk progression. (conf 0.5)
Puts in consistent defensive and transitional effort across matches. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
No major injury history known, generally available for selection. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Late-20s profile likely near his ceiling as a squad midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Known within South American and Bundesliga circles but not widely famous. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nicolás Capaldo Taboas is an Argentine central midfielder who came through Boca Juniors and Rosario Central before moving to European football, most recently with Rangers FC in Scotland and now at Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga. He is a diligent, physically engaged holding-to-box-to-box midfielder who prioritises tidy short passing and defensive work over flair. At Hamburger SV, newly promoted to the Bundesliga, he is expected to provide midfield steel and experience rather than being the team's primary creative outlet.
Came through the Boca Juniors youth academy.