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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Shows the quick first step typical of a young Liga Portugal target man. (conf 0.35)
Adequate straight-line pace for a physical number nine profile. (conf 0.33)
Reasonable turning ability in tight boxes but not a dribbling specialist. (conf 0.33)
Covers a striker's typical workload within Sporting's pressing system. (conf 0.35)
Control
Controls hold-up passes adequately under Liga Portugal defensive pressure. (conf 0.35)
Limited ball-carrying expected from a physically built forward. (conf 0.32)
Frame suited to holding off defenders and bringing others into play. (conf 0.38)
Serviceable technique when shooting from inside the box. (conf 0.33)
Distribution
Combines reasonably in tight areas as part of a front line. (conf 0.33)
Not a facet expected of a young penalty-box striker. (conf 0.3)
Rarely tasked with delivery from wide areas. (conf 0.3)
Modest creative output typical of a still-developing forward. (conf 0.32)
Chance threat
Shows promise in front of goal at academy and fringe first-team level. (conf 0.38)
Still refining decision-making on when to shoot versus lay off. (conf 0.33)
Makes reasonable runs in behind consistent with a young striker's development. (conf 0.35)
Not a designated set-piece taker at this stage of his career. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Physical build suggests competence in aerial duels for a target forward. (conf 0.37)
Competes adequately in physical contests against Liga Portugal defenders. (conf 0.33)
Defense
Applies effort to the press expected of Sporting's academy forwards. (conf 0.35)
Limited defensive contribution typical for a young striker. (conf 0.3)
Not a facet emphasized in his development as an attacker. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Still building composure at senior level given limited experience. (conf 0.32)
Developing game intelligence expected of a young fringe forward. (conf 0.32)
Puts in consistent effort typical of squad players fighting for minutes. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No known significant injury history at this stage. (conf 0.32)
Outlook
Young forward with room to grow within Sporting's development pathway. (conf 0.38)
Largely unknown outside Sporting's academy and lower-league loan circuits. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Souleymane Faye is a young Senegalese striker attached to Sporting CP within Portugal's top flight, profiled here as a developing target forward rather than an established first-team name. His game is expected to center on hold-up play, aerial presence, and penalty-box instincts typical of a number nine still working toward regular senior minutes. As of the 2025-26 season he remains a fringe or development-squad figure rather than a nailed-on starter for Sporting.