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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mental
Shows calmness in possession befitting a technically schooled young keeper. (conf 0.4)
Still developing quick decision-making at senior level. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No significant injury history known to date. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Young keeper in his early-to-mid twenties with room to develop into a starter. (conf 0.45)
Largely unproven outside Portuguese football, known mainly within Benfica's ranks. (conf 0.45)
Goalkeeper
Reliable handling for his level but not extensively tested in top-flight minutes. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable command of his area when called upon to claim crosses. (conf 0.4)
Composed temperament fitting Benfica's goalkeeping development pathway. (conf 0.4)
Comfortable playing out short in line with Benfica's build-up style. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Samuel Soares is a young Portuguese goalkeeper developed through Benfica's academy, valued for his composure with the ball at his feet within their build-from-the-back system. He has yet to establish himself as an undisputed starter at senior level, competing for minutes behind more established goalkeepers at the club. His game leans on positional soundness and distribution rather than spectacular shot-stopping reputation at this stage of his career.
Product of Benfica's youth academy goalkeeping pathway.