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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Solid but not explosive burst over short distances for a midfielder. (conf 0.7)
Adequate straight-line speed, unremarkable relative to elite athletes. (conf 0.65)
Good change of direction when carrying the ball through midfield lines. (conf 0.65)
Covers huge ground box-to-box across 90 minutes without dropping off. (conf 0.75)
Control
Clean, reliable control under pressure typical of Italian-schooled midfielders. (conf 0.75)
Comfortable carrying possession forward but not a dedicated take-on specialist. (conf 0.7)
Strong frame lets him hold off opponents while retaining the ball. (conf 0.7)
Capable long-range and driven shots, more power than finesse. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Crisp, tempo-setting passing that circulates play from deep midfield. (conf 0.8)
Switches play and threads line-breaking balls with good range. (conf 0.75)
Rarely delivers crosses given his central deep-lying role. (conf 0.5)
Reads passing lanes well, a key creative outlet from deep. (conf 0.75)
Chance threat
Occasional important goals but not a primary goal threat. (conf 0.55)
Generally sensible about when to shoot from distance. (conf 0.55)
Times late arrivals into the box reasonably well. (conf 0.6)
Not a regular set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Competes decently in the air despite not being a specialist header. (conf 0.55)
Wins tackles and physical battles thanks to strength and positioning. (conf 0.7)
Defense
Presses aggressively and closes down passing options with intent. (conf 0.7)
Effective interceptor who breaks up opposition attacks in midfield. (conf 0.7)
Disciplined screening of the back line as a deep-lying midfielder. (conf 0.7)
Mental
Keeps his passing tempo calm even under opposition pressure. (conf 0.7)
Generally makes the smart, simple choice to keep possession moving. (conf 0.7)
Relentless engine covering both boxes across matches. (conf 0.75)
Resilience
History includes a serious betting-related ban and injury spells disrupting rhythm. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Still in his mid-twenties with room to rebuild toward his AC Milan peak form. (conf 0.6)
Known as a top Italian midfield prospect, once a full Italy international regular. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Sandro Tonali is an Italian defensive/box-to-box midfielder now at Newcastle United in the Premier League, prized for his tempo-setting passing, tireless work rate, and composure on the ball. He made his name at AC Milan as a Serie A title winner before a big-money move to Tyneside, and his career included a gambling-related suspension that cost him significant playing time. Tonali reads the game well from deep, breaking up opposition play and quickly transitioning possession forward with clean, incisive passing. He remains a key engine for Newcastle in midfield battles across English and European competition.
Won Serie A with AC Milan in 2021-22 before his move to Newcastle United.
Served a betting-related suspension that kept him out of football for an extended period.
Regarded as one of the top young Italian midfield talents to emerge in recent years.