Siaka Bakayoko

Good first steps for a young centre-back with Ligue 2 minutes. (conf 0.35)

Reasonable pace over distance for his position and age. (conf 0.3)

Moves adequately but is still developing his balance in duels. (conf 0.3)

Has handled regular Ligue 2 minutes with Amiens. (conf 0.35)

Receives simple passes cleanly; not a creative receiver. (conf 0.3)

Rarely dribbles past opponents; keeps things simple on the ball. (conf 0.3)

Uses his frame sensibly but is still building senior strength. (conf 0.3)

Limited evidence of a long-range striking technique. (conf 0.25)

Safe in short build-up passes, as expected of a young French defender. (conf 0.3)

Can find longer passes but this is not yet a defined strength. (conf 0.25)

Rarely delivers from wide areas as a centre-back. (conf 0.25)

Plays the simple pass more than the line-breaking one. (conf 0.25)

Not a regular scorer, though he has found the net for Amiens. (conf 0.25)

Takes few shots, so shot choice is a minor factor. (conf 0.25)

Gets forward mainly at set pieces rather than in open play. (conf 0.25)

No known dead-ball or long-range shooting threat. (conf 0.2)

Competes in the air with decent timing for his age. (conf 0.3)

Competitive in one-on-one duels, though untested in the Süper Lig. (conf 0.3)

Steps up to engage attackers when the line pushes up. (conf 0.3)

Reads and cuts out passes sensibly for a young defender. (conf 0.3)

Holds his position well for his age but is still learning. (conf 0.3)

Generally calm for his age, though still prone to learning errors. (conf 0.3)

Makes sensible choices in defence, with limited senior data. (conf 0.3)

Consistent effort, typical of a young defender fighting for minutes. (conf 0.3)

No injury history found; rated at the default level. (conf 0.25)

At 21, with Ligue 2 regular minutes and youth caps, he has real headroom. (conf 0.35)

Ligue 2 regular and former France youth international, now abroad. (conf 0.3)