Ousseynou Ba

Tall frame limits burst over the first steps but recovers ground with long strides. (conf 0.5)

Decent straight-line pace for a big centre-back once fully into stride. (conf 0.5)

Can be turned by nimble forwards in tight areas, typical of his size. (conf 0.5)

Handles full 90-minute shifts comfortably in a moderate-tempo league. (conf 0.5)

Controls simple balls cleanly but touch loosens under aggressive pressing. (conf 0.5)

Rarely carries beyond a few safe strides out of defence. (conf 0.5)

Uses his big body well to screen the ball from forwards. (conf 0.55)

Adequate clearing and driven passes, nothing refined. (conf 0.45)

Reliable on simple circulation passes to full-backs and pivots. (conf 0.5)

Occasional accurate diagonal but distribution is not a selling point. (conf 0.5)

Essentially never asked to cross from open play. (conf 0.5)

Sees the safe option; rarely breaks lines with his passing. (conf 0.5)

Threat limited to headed attempts from set pieces. (conf 0.5)

Seldom shoots outside set-piece situations, which is sensible. (conf 0.45)

Attacking movement confined to attacking corners and free kicks. (conf 0.45)

Not a dead-ball taker. (conf 0.5)

Dominant in the air at around 1.93m, wins most defensive headers. (conf 0.6)

Strong, physical tackler who imposes himself in one-on-one duels. (conf 0.55)

Prefers to hold his line rather than jump aggressively into pressure. (conf 0.45)

Blocks, interceptions and clearances form the core of his game. (conf 0.5)

Experienced penalty-box defender who reads crosses and cut-backs well. (conf 0.5)

Generally calm, though can lunge when isolated against pace. (conf 0.5)

Keeps things simple and clears danger early rather than gambling. (conf 0.5)

Consistent competitor without being an exceptional runner. (conf 0.5)

Availability has fluctuated across his European spells. (conf 0.4)

At 30, his level is established with only decline ahead. (conf 0.6)

Known from his Olympiacos years and within the Süper Lig, little beyond. (conf 0.55)