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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Compact midfielder with decent short-distance quickness. (conf 0.3)
No evidence of exceptional straight-line speed. (conf 0.25)
Low centre of gravity helps him turn in tight midfield spaces. (conf 0.3)
Energetic midfielder at youth and club level. (conf 0.3)
Control
Competent control for a holding midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Occasionally carries the ball but is not a dribbler. (conf 0.3)
Compact frame limits his ability to hold off larger opponents. (conf 0.3)
Occasional shots from distance; no standout striking record. (conf 0.25)
Distribution
Safe and simple distribution in central midfield. (conf 0.3)
Not a deep playmaker; limited range. (conf 0.25)
Rarely delivers from wide areas. (conf 0.2)
Reasonable passing awareness; still developing. (conf 0.25)
Chance threat
Occasional goals; not a goalscoring midfielder. (conf 0.25)
Limited senior sample to assess. (conf 0.2)
Mostly stays deep, with limited late-run evidence. (conf 0.25)
No known dead-ball record. (conf 0.2)
Duels
At 1.76m, he is not an aerial presence. (conf 0.3)
Combative tackler in the holding role. (conf 0.3)
Defense
Energetic out of possession, typical of a young holding midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Breaks up play as a defensive midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Reasonable shape in front of the defence but still learning. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Developing; limited minutes at senior level. (conf 0.25)
Young player still learning the demands of the English game. (conf 0.25)
High-energy midfielder who covers ground consistently. (conf 0.3)
Resilience
No injuries found in the sources checked; limited information. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 22 with youth World Cup experience and a four-year contract. (conf 0.35)
Largely unknown outside Ecuador and Slovenia; limited Premier League profile. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Óscar Zambrano is an Ecuadorian defensive midfielder, 1.76m tall, who can also play in central midfield. He came through at LDU Quito, spent part of 2024-25 on loan at Hull in the Championship, and then played for Maribor in Slovenia before returning to Hull on a permanent four-year deal in July 2026. He was a regular for Ecuador at the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, where the team reached the round of 16. Still only 22, he is a developing midfielder with limited senior experience at the top level.
Played for Ecuador at the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, where they reached the round of 16.
Spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Hull City from LDU Quito before returning permanently in July 2026.