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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp burst off the mark that lets him beat markers into space. (conf 0.8)
Quick over short distances though not an elite outright sprinter. (conf 0.7)
Nimble in tight areas with quick feet in transitional moments. (conf 0.8)
Covers ground consistently across 90 minutes in a high-press system. (conf 0.75)
Control
Reliable touch under pressure honed through years in Salzburg's tempo. (conf 0.75)
Comfortable carrying the ball through midfield thirds and half-spaces. (conf 0.75)
Slight frame limits his ability to hold off bigger defenders. (conf 0.6)
Capable of hit-and-hope strikes from distance that occasionally beat keepers. (conf 0.7)
Distribution
Crisp combination play, especially in tight central pockets. (conf 0.75)
Functional range but not a primary creative distributor. (conf 0.55)
Occasional end product from wide areas but not his main strength. (conf 0.55)
Sees late runs and third-man options in the final third. (conf 0.7)
Chance threat
Composed clinical finisher known for well-timed near-post runs. (conf 0.75)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot rather than force efforts. (conf 0.7)
Excellent at exploiting half-spaces and timing runs in behind. (conf 0.8)
Not a primary dead-ball taker across his career. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Limited aerial threat given his compact build. (conf 0.55)
Wins his share of duels through quickness rather than physicality. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Relentless presser shaped by Salzburg's and Liverpool's high-press schemes. (conf 0.8)
Disciplined at cutting passing lanes from the front. (conf 0.7)
Understands defensive shape well for a forward-minded player. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Rarely rattled, converts chances calmly in high-pressure moments. (conf 0.75)
Generally efficient choices in transition and final-third play. (conf 0.7)
Tireless worker who presses and tracks back throughout matches. (conf 0.85)
Resilience
Generally durable across his career with few major injury spells. (conf 0.65)
Outlook
At 31, largely at the tail end of his development curve. (conf 0.6)
Well known as a long-time Japan international and former Liverpool forward. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Takumi Minamino is a versatile Japanese forward who can operate across the front line as a winger, attacking midfielder, or central striker, prized for his intelligent off-ball movement and relentless pressing. He made his name at Red Bull Salzburg before a move to Liverpool and later Southampton and Monaco, where his energy and directness have kept him a useful squad option in Ligue 1. Comfortable combining in tight spaces, he lacks elite physicality but compensates with sharp timing of runs and a calm finishing touch. A mainstay of the Japan national team for years, he brings tactical intelligence and work rate wherever he plays.
Long-serving member of the Japan national team, featuring at multiple World Cups.
Was a key attacking figure for Red Bull Salzburg's Champions League run before his move to England.