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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few yards, historically his best route past a full-back. (conf 0.65)
Good but not elite top-end pace for a wide forward. (conf 0.6)
Low centre of gravity lets him change direction sharply in tight areas. (conf 0.6)
Adequate engine but has not been a 90-minute out-and-out shift player. (conf 0.5)
Control
Generally tidy control receiving under pressure on the flank. (conf 0.55)
Comfortable taking on markers one-on-one from wide starting positions. (conf 0.6)
Slight frame limits his ability to hold off stronger defenders. (conf 0.45)
Decent connection on shots but lacks a true thunderous strike. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play but not a chief creator. (conf 0.5)
Rarely tasked with switching play from wide areas. (conf 0.4)
Delivers occasional whipped balls but inconsistent end product. (conf 0.45)
Can pick out a pass but not known as a chance-creation hub. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Capable finisher with a memorable eye for a late winning goal. (conf 0.55)
Sometimes shoots from low-value positions rather than working a better angle. (conf 0.45)
Finds pockets between lines when cutting inside from the right. (conf 0.5)
Not a designated dead-ball taker at any of his clubs. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Slight build leaves him below average in aerial duels. (conf 0.4)
Wins a fair share of duels through low balance and quickness. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Applies moderate pressure from the front but not a relentless presser. (conf 0.45)
Limited defensive output typical of an attack-first winger. (conf 0.4)
Tracking back is inconsistent, an area coaches have flagged before. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Has produced clutch moments, including a famous injury-time winner for Arsenal. (conf 0.5)
Decision-making in the final third has been streaky across loan spells. (conf 0.45)
Puts in honest shifts without being a standout workhorse. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Has suffered several muscular and hamstring issues across his career. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Mid-20s winger now settling into a squad role rather than developing further. (conf 0.5)
Known in England from his Arsenal academy years but not a headline name. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Reiss Nelson is an England-developed wide forward who prefers cutting inside off the right flank onto his stronger left foot to shoot or combine. After coming through Arsenal's academy and enduring several loan spells and injury setbacks, he has moved to Brentford in the Premier League looking to find a more settled role. His game is built on quick feet, direct dribbling, and the occasional decisive contribution in the final third rather than heavy defensive or aerial contributions.
Scored a dramatic 97th-minute winner for Arsenal against Bournemouth in the 2022-23 Premier League title race.
Came through Arsenal's youth academy and had loan spells at Hoffenheim and Feyenoord.