Riccardo Calafiori

League: Premier LeagueTeam: ArsenalNationality: Italy
Positions:LBCBage:~23

Estimated market value (beta)

€30.5m€112.6m
Confidence: 67%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 71.0 / 100 · Confidence = 67%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration68

Quick initial pace for a defender. (conf 0.7)

Top speed71

Sustained speed when covering ground. (conf 0.7)

Agility70

Good change of direction for wide defensive actions. (conf 0.7)

Stamina75

Maintains intensity across matches. (conf 0.7)

Control

First touch72

Comfortable receiving under pressure. (conf 0.65)

Dribbling68

Can carry the ball out from the back and progress play. (conf 0.65)

Ball shielding66

Uses body effectively to protect possession. (conf 0.6)

Ball striking62

Decent technique on strikes and longer efforts. (conf 0.6)

Distribution

Short passing76

Reliable in short-range build-up passing. (conf 0.75)

Long passing71

Capable of accurate longer balls from the back. (conf 0.7)

Crossing68

Delivers useful balls from the left flank. (conf 0.65)

Vision67

Identifies progressive passing lanes. (conf 0.65)

Chance threat

Finishing45

Not a regular goal threat. (conf 0.5)

Shot selection50

Occasionally attempts low-value shots. (conf 0.5)

Off-ball movement73

Good positioning in both defensive and attacking phases. (conf 0.7)

Set-piece shot40

Rarely a designated set-piece shooter. (conf 0.5)

Duels

Aerial72

Comfortable defending aerially and contesting headers. (conf 0.7)

Ground duels75

Strong in 1v1 ground challenges. (conf 0.7)

Defense

Pressing intensity70

Active in structured pressing phases. (conf 0.65)

Defensive disruption74

Makes timely tackles and interceptions. (conf 0.7)

Defensive positioning73

Generally well placed to cut lines and protect space. (conf 0.7)

Mental

Composure72

Calm under pressure when progressing play from the back. (conf 0.7)

Decision making68

Mostly prudent choices, occasionally conservative. (conf 0.65)

Work rate78

High effort and consistent team-oriented running. (conf 0.75)

Resilience

Injury reliability82

No prolonged injury history widely reported. (conf 0.6)

Outlook

Potential80

Physically and technically suited to continue developing. (conf 0.6)

Reputation60

Seen as a promising young defender at national level. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

A left-sided defender who combines comfortable ball progression with reliable defensive fundamentals. He offers versatility across the left flank and can step into more central defensive roles while maintaining good positional awareness and work rate.

Versatile on the left: has been deployed both as a full-back and as a left-sided centre-back, which has increased his tactical value.

Has been involved with national youth setups, marking him out among his generation of defensive prospects.

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