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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Good recovery speed for a tall centre-back but not elite explosiveness. (conf 0.65)
Long-striding pace lets him cover in behind against quick forwards. (conf 0.65)
Functional turning ability though can look stiff under close pressure. (conf 0.55)
Still building match sharpness after a serious knee injury layoff. (conf 0.5)
Control
Reasonably clean control for a defender but not a technical standout. (conf 0.55)
Limited ball-carrying instinct, prefers simple progressions over take-ons. (conf 0.5)
Uses his frame well to protect the ball under physical challenge. (conf 0.55)
Adequate but unremarkable when driving long clearances or switches. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Comfortable playing out from the back within Postecoglou/Frank systems. (conf 0.55)
Can find longer diagonals though not a specialist range-passer. (conf 0.5)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes adequately but not a creative orchestrator. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Minimal goal output, not a regular attacking-set-piece threat. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots given his defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Modest attacking-set-piece movement, not his defining trait. (conf 0.45)
Not used as a dead-ball taker at any club level. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Commanding in the air thanks to his height and strong jumping timing. (conf 0.7)
Physically imposing tackler who wins the majority of one-on-ones. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Engages front-footed defending consistent with Spurs' high-line approach. (conf 0.5)
Active interceptor who steps up to break up opposition attacks. (conf 0.6)
Generally sound positioning though occasionally caught high against pace. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Settled on the ball for his age, still refining composure under English pressure. (conf 0.55)
Sensible decision-making that has matured since his Serie A days. (conf 0.5)
Diligent defensive worker who tracks runners and covers teammates. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Suffered a significant ACL tear in early 2025 disrupting his development. (conf 0.6)
Outlook
Still only in his early twenties with room to reach a higher defensive ceiling. (conf 0.55)
Known Premier League centre-back and full Romania international, not yet a global star. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Radu Drăgușin is a tall, physically dominant Romanian centre-back who joined Tottenham Hotspur from Genoa in January 2024 after starting his career at Juventus. He reads the game with a defender's discipline, wins aerial and ground duels through sheer size and timing, and is comfortable enough on the ball to play out under a possession-based system. His progress was interrupted by a serious knee (ACL) injury sustained in early 2025, and he has been working to reclaim his starting spot and pre-injury sharpness. A regular for the Romania national team, he remains one of his country's most promising defensive exports.
Moved from Juventus's academy pathway through Genoa before signing for Tottenham Hotspur in January 2024.
Suffered a significant ACL injury in early 2025 that sidelined him for an extended period.
Established senior international for Romania's national team.