Otávio Ataíde da Silva

Tall and rangy; burst over the first few steps is not a strength. (conf 0.38)

Long stride gives respectable recovery pace for a 1.87m defender. (conf 0.38)

Size limits quick turns, especially against nimble forwards. (conf 0.36)

Has handled Portuguese and French top-flight schedules without concern. (conf 0.38)

Adequate control for a centre-back; not a ball-playing specialist. (conf 0.36)

Rarely carries the ball; he usually passes or clears. (conf 0.36)

Strong frame helps him hold off forwards. (conf 0.36)

Clean enough on the ball for a defender; no standout striking trait. (conf 0.33)

Simple, safe distribution from the back after seasons at Porto. (conf 0.38)

Can switch play with reasonable accuracy, though not a signature skill. (conf 0.36)

Rarely involved in wide delivery from a central defensive role. (conf 0.33)

Plays what is in front of him; creativity is not his role. (conf 0.33)

Occasional goal threat from set pieces only. (conf 0.33)

Shoots rarely and mostly from set-piece positions. (conf 0.3)

Attacks corners with some purpose given his size. (conf 0.3)

No free-kick or long-range reputation for this centre-back. (conf 0.3)

At 1.87m he wins most aerial duels; reports note his physical potential. (conf 0.45)

Described as hard in duels, though reliability has been questioned. (conf 0.45)

Steps up aggressively but is not a high-pressing defender. (conf 0.36)

Physical tackler who breaks up play, with occasional rash moments. (conf 0.4)

Reports call him not always reliable, so positioning lapses show. (conf 0.4)

Generally calm, though prone to the odd untidy action. (conf 0.36)

Reliability concerns point to uneven decisions under pressure. (conf 0.36)

Competes hard and tracks back consistently. (conf 0.36)

No major injury record found; limited public information. (conf 0.3)

Still in his early twenties with frame and top-club exposure to build on. (conf 0.38)

Ex-Flamengo and Porto defender with domestic cup wins; a mid-table Ligue 1 platform. (conf 0.42)