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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 enough to attack space in behind in the 2. Bundesliga. (conf 0.55)
Good top speed for a centre-forward. (conf 0.52)
Balanced enough in the box, not a dribbling specialist. (conf 0.5)
Handled a full 34-match second-tier season as lead striker. (conf 0.52)
Control
Controls well with his back to goal and in tight areas. (conf 0.52)
Direct runner, not a skilful dribbler. (conf 0.5)
Uses his frame to hold the ball up for team-mates. (conf 0.52)
Clean striker of the ball with power and accuracy. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Functional link play, not a creator. (conf 0.5)
Rarely asked to distribute from deep. (conf 0.45)
Not a crossing player. (conf 0.42)
Understands movement more than creating. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
2. Bundesliga top scorer in 2025-26 with 19 goals. (conf 0.58)
Picks good shooting positions and takes chances efficiently. (conf 0.52)
Times runs well between centre-backs and across the near post. (conf 0.52)
Penalty duties not documented, no dead-ball reputation. (conf 0.38)
Duels
Decent aerial presence for a 1.83m striker. (conf 0.5)
Competes well physically against second-tier defenders. (conf 0.48)
Defense
Leads the press as the first line of defence. (conf 0.5)
Limited defensive output beyond pressing. (conf 0.42)
Not defensively oriented, as expected for a striker. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Composed in front of goal during his top-scorer season. (conf 0.52)
Makes sound finishing choices in the box. (conf 0.5)
Consistent effort in pressing and runs. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
A muscle injury at Köln II in his youth, otherwise little recorded. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Breakout at 23 suggests further development. (conf 0.5)
Top scorer of the 2. Bundesliga, now a loanee at a newly promoted club. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Noel Futkeu is a German striker of Cameroonian descent from Essen, on loan at SV Elversberg from Eintracht Frankfurt for the 2026-27 season. A 1.83m centre-forward, he came through Rot-Weiss Essen, spent time at 1. FC Köln II and Schwarz-Weiß Essen, then joined Frankfurt's reserves before moving to Greuther Fürth. His 2025-26 season there earned him the 2. Bundesliga top scorer award, after which Frankfurt used a buy-back clause and sent him to the newly promoted club.
Made his senior debut for Rot-Weiss Essen at 17 in January 2020.
Won the 2. Bundesliga top scorer award in 2025-26 with 19 goals in 34 league matches.