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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 steps let him beat defenders in tight wide areas. (conf 0.85)
Solid pace in transition though not among the league's fastest wingers. (conf 0.75)
Tight turns and low centre of gravity make him hard to dispossess in small spaces. (conf 0.85)
Covers ground repeatedly out wide and tracks back to help fullbacks. (conf 0.8)
Control
Cushions the ball cleanly under pressure to keep attacks moving. (conf 0.85)
Signature trait, cutting inside from the left to beat defenders one-on-one. (conf 0.9)
Compact build helps protect the ball but not a physical bully. (conf 0.7)
Sweet left-footed strike, curling shots into the far corner. (conf 0.8)
Distribution
Combines well in tight triangles with fullbacks and central midfielders. (conf 0.8)
Capable of switching play though not his primary creative tool. (conf 0.65)
Delivers cutbacks and low crosses more often than out-swinging balls. (conf 0.65)
Spots underlapping runs and through balls in the final third. (conf 0.75)
Chance threat
Reliable low-block finisher with a knack for cutting inside to shoot. (conf 0.8)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot rather than force low-percentage efforts. (conf 0.75)
Finds pockets between lines and times runs into the box well. (conf 0.78)
Trusted on set pieces for Japan and Frankfurt with a dangerous left foot. (conf 0.7)
Duels
Small stature limits his threat in aerial duels. (conf 0.65)
Wins his share of tackles and duels for a smaller technical winger. (conf 0.7)
Defense
Applies consistent pressure from the front as part of Frankfurt's high press. (conf 0.75)
Contributes interceptions when pressing but not a dedicated ball-winner. (conf 0.65)
Tracks back dutifully though positioning is secondary to his attacking role. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Calm in front of goal, evidenced by big-moment finishes for club and country. (conf 0.8)
Generally efficient choices between dribbling, passing and shooting. (conf 0.75)
Diligent two-way effort that endears him to coaches on both flanks. (conf 0.8)
Resilience
Has managed a fairly steady run of appearances with occasional muscle knocks. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Established prime-age performer with limited further upside left. (conf 0.7)
Well known in Germany and Japan as a key national team attacker. (conf 0.75)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ritsu Doan is a compact, left-footed attacking midfielder/winger for Eintracht Frankfurt known for cutting in from wide areas to shoot or combine centrally. A mainstay of Japan's national team, he offers quick feet, sharp dribbling in tight spaces, and reliable end product in the final third. At Frankfurt he has continued the productive form he showed at Freiburg and PSV, contributing goals and assists from the left flank in the Bundesliga.
Key member of Japan's national team, scoring in their 2022 World Cup win over Germany.
Progressed through PSV Eindhoven and Freiburg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt.
Known for his ability to cut inside onto his favored left foot and finish or create chances.