Pio Esposito

Decent burst for his 1.91m size, though not his main weapon. (conf 0.4)

Covers ground well over distance for a big striker. (conf 0.35)

Tall frame limits sharp turns, but body control is sound. (conf 0.35)

Plays a heavy workload across competitions in his first Inter season. (conf 0.35)

Controls long balls with his back to goal reliably. (conf 0.4)

Not a dribbler; keeps the ball close when he carries it. (conf 0.35)

Strong 1.91m frame shields the ball well when playing back to goal. (conf 0.45)

Clean, powerful strike from inside the area. (conf 0.4)

Simple and tidy link play when he drops into midfield. (conf 0.4)

Rarely asked to play long passes from a target-striker role. (conf 0.3)

Not a wide player and offers little crossing threat. (conf 0.3)

Finds nearby runners with simple layoffs, little creative range. (conf 0.35)

Scored regularly at Spezia and finishes in varied ways per Inter. (conf 0.45)

Sound sense of when to shoot from penalty-box positions. (conf 0.4)

Instinctive in the box and sells defenders on his positioning. (conf 0.4)

No known dead-ball record; penalty ability is unproven. (conf 0.3)

At 1.91m he wins headers in both boxes with good timing. (conf 0.45)

Wins physical battles with centre-backs thanks to strength. (conf 0.4)

Presses defenders willingly in Inter's system. (conf 0.4)

Limited defensive output beyond pressing the first pass. (conf 0.35)

Plays as a striker; defensive shape is not a focus. (conf 0.35)

Calm in front of goal despite his age and senior experience. (conf 0.4)

Makes mostly sound choices; still learning at the top level. (conf 0.4)

Consistently active in pressing and in battles with defenders. (conf 0.4)

No major injury issue known; limited senior sample. (conf 0.3)

Only 21 with size, finishing and a title-winning first season. (conf 0.5)

Inter scudetto winner and Italy international of rising stature. (conf 0.5)