Estimated market value (beta)
Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive burst off the mark, one of the quickest full-backs in the Premier League. (conf 0.8)
Recovers ground rapidly and outsprints wide forwards in transition. (conf 0.75)
Quick changes of direction help him recover after overlapping runs. (conf 0.7)
Capable of repeated overlaps but recent knee injuries have tested his engine. (conf 0.6)
Control
Tidy control under pressure though not a standout technician. (conf 0.6)
Uses pace to beat opponents in wide areas rather than intricate footwork. (conf 0.6)
Uses low centre of gravity to protect the ball down the flank. (conf 0.55)
Modest end product with the ball, rarely a shooting threat. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Reliable in Brentford's build-up patterns down the left channel. (conf 0.6)
Serviceable switches of play but not a primary distribution outlet. (conf 0.5)
Delivers functional crosses from deep and advanced positions alike. (conf 0.6)
Decent awareness of runners but not known as a creative hub. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Rarely gets into scoring positions and offers little end product. (conf 0.5)
Sensible but infrequent shooting opportunities as a defensive full-back. (conf 0.45)
Times overlapping and underlapping runs well to stretch defenses. (conf 0.6)
Not a designated set-piece taker at Brentford. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Undersized for a full-back and can be beaten in the air by taller wingers. (conf 0.5)
Combative tackler who uses speed to recover and win duels. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Energetic presser fitting Brentford's aggressive defensive scheme. (conf 0.65)
Quick interventions and interceptions break up opposition wide play. (conf 0.6)
Generally sound but can be caught high due to attacking instincts. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Handles pressure reasonably well in a well-organized Brentford backline. (conf 0.55)
Occasionally overcommits going forward, leaving space in behind. (conf 0.55)
Tireless up-and-down effort typical of Brentford's high-intensity system. (conf 0.7)
Resilience
Multiple serious knee ligament injuries have repeatedly sidelined him for long spells. (conf 0.75)
Outlook
Entering his late twenties with recovery from injury now the main variable. (conf 0.55)
Well regarded within the Premier League as a quick, dependable left-back. (conf 0.6)
Quick navigation
No roster-based suggestions yet.
Compare Rico Henry with…
Scouting Report & Player Insights
Rico Henry is a pacy, combative left-back who has been a key part of Brentford's rise and establishment in the Premier League. His game is built on explosive speed, energetic pressing, and willingness to bomb forward in support of the attack. Unfortunately his career has been repeatedly disrupted by serious knee injuries, including multiple ACL ruptures, which have limited his availability and raise durability concerns going forward.
Has suffered multiple serious knee ligament injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament ruptures, that caused extended absences.
A boyhood Walsall academy product who rose through the leagues with Brentford into the Premier League.