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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Modest recovery speed typical of a Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Adequate straight-line pace for covering in behind at this level. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable turning ability but not a defining trait for a CB of his profile. (conf 0.35)
Holds up over 90 minutes as expected of a regular Liga Portugal starter. (conf 0.35)
Control
Clean enough control to bring the ball down under moderate pressure. (conf 0.35)
Limited carrying ambition, prioritizes safety over progression. (conf 0.35)
Uses frame reasonably to protect the ball in tight defensive duels. (conf 0.35)
Unremarkable technique when driving longer clearances or passes. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Reliable in short build-up exchanges with midfield partners. (conf 0.35)
Occasional switches of play but not a standout range passer. (conf 0.3)
Rarely involved in wide delivery given his central defensive role. (conf 0.3)
Functional reading of passing lanes without elite creative range. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Minimal goal output expected from a Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Rarely shoots, mostly limited to set-piece opportunities. (conf 0.3)
Positions for occasional set-piece threat but not a habitual scorer. (conf 0.3)
No notable dead-ball reputation at this level. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Solid aerial presence expected as a core requirement of the CB role. (conf 0.4)
Competes reasonably well in one-on-one defensive contests. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Engages when triggered but not an aggressive high-press initiator. (conf 0.3)
Contributes interceptions and blocks consistent with a regular starter. (conf 0.35)
Generally sound shape and spacing as a Liga Portugal centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Manages routine defensive situations without frequent lapses. (conf 0.35)
Sensible clearances and passing choices under pressure at this level. (conf 0.35)
Puts in consistent defensive effort across matches. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No known chronic injury history affecting availability. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Around 31 years old, likely near his defensive ceiling already. (conf 0.35)
Known only within Liga Portugal circles, no wider international profile. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Rafa Soares is a Portuguese centre-back currently with Famalicão in the Liga Portugal Betclic. He offers the standard profile of a dependable domestic defender: aerially competitive, positionally aware, and functional in possession without elite ball-playing range. At around 31, he represents experienced squad depth rather than a rising talent.