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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent burst off the dribble but no longer explosive at 34. (conf 0.6)
Has lost a step from his peak Leicester years. (conf 0.55)
Quick feet and close control let him beat full-backs in tight areas. (conf 0.65)
Limited defensive coverage over 90 minutes typical of an ageing winger. (conf 0.55)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure and cushioning the ball in wide areas. (conf 0.7)
Signature step-overs and cut-insides remain his main weapon on the right. (conf 0.7)
Slight frame limits ability to hold off physical defenders. (conf 0.55)
Clean, powerful technique from distance and on set pieces. (conf 0.7)
Distribution
Reliable combination play in tight wide triangles. (conf 0.65)
Can switch play with accurate diagonals from the flank. (conf 0.65)
Whipped left-footed deliveries from the right have long been his calling card. (conf 0.75)
Picks out late runners with well-weighted through balls and cutbacks. (conf 0.65)
Chance threat
Capable of curling efforts on his stronger left foot but not a natural goalscorer. (conf 0.55)
Sometimes forces low-percentage shots from wide angles. (conf 0.55)
Drifts inside to link play more than making incisive runs in behind. (conf 0.55)
Trusted free-kick and corner taker with a reliable left-footed delivery. (conf 0.7)
Duels
Slight build makes him a minimal threat in the air. (conf 0.5)
Wins some individual battles with skill rather than strength. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Not known as a high-energy presser from the front. (conf 0.5)
Contributes little defensively, focused on attacking output. (conf 0.5)
Tracks back sporadically rather than as a defensive discipline. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Experienced campaigner who handles big moments and set-piece pressure well. (conf 0.65)
Generally sound choices between crossing, cutting inside, and recycling. (conf 0.6)
More of an output-focused wide player than a tireless runner. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues but no chronic injury history. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
At 34, largely at the tail end of his career with limited further upside. (conf 0.55)
Known Algeria international with Premier League and Ligue 1 pedigree. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Rachid Ghezzal is a left-footed right winger renowned for his crossing ability and set-piece delivery, built on close control and clever dribbling rather than raw pace. A long-time Algeria international with Premier League experience at Leicester, he has continued his career in Ligue 1 with Lyon, offering experienced width and dead-ball quality off the bench or as a rotation option. His defensive contribution remains modest, with his value concentrated almost entirely in the final third.
Long-serving Algeria international known for his crossing and free-kick delivery.