Tiago Araújo

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League: Jupiler Pro LeagueTeam: KAA GentNationality: Portugal
Positions:LBAge: ~25

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.4m – €2.6m
Confidence: 43%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 61 / 100·Confidence 43%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration68

Quick over short distances to join attacks down the left. (conf 0.5)

Top speed68

Good speed for covering the flank and recovering. (conf 0.5)

Agility64

Left-footed and comfortable turning in wide areas. (conf 0.45)

Stamina68

Logged about 1,800 league minutes in 2025-26. (conf 0.5)

Control

First touch64

Composed on the ball receiving from the back line. (conf 0.45)

Dribbling60

Carries forward when space opens; not a dribbler. (conf 0.45)

Ball shielding58

Decent frame at 1.84m but not a strong shielder. (conf 0.4)

Ball striking62

Left foot allows a clean strike when shooting. (conf 0.45)

Distribution

Short passing64

Sound short passing in build-up from the left side. (conf 0.5)

Long passing60

Adequate range for switches from the left. (conf 0.4)

Crossing66

Crossing and overlapping were noted strengths. (conf 0.5)

Vision60

Reads overlaps and passes into space well. (conf 0.45)

Chance threat

Finishing42

One goal in 2025-26 shows limited goal threat. (conf 0.4)

Shot selection50

Rarely shoots, and chooses sensibly when he does. (conf 0.35)

Off-ball movement60

Overlapping runs are regular; can drift inside. (conf 0.4)

Set-piece shot48

No notable dead-ball or long-range specialism. (conf 0.35)

Duels

Aerial56

Average aerial presence at 1.84m for a full-back. (conf 0.4)

Ground duels62

Solid in one-on-one defending in Belgium. (conf 0.45)

Defense

Pressing intensity62

Presses within the team structure from left-back. (conf 0.4)

Defensive disruption60

Interceptions and recoveries are fair for his role. (conf 0.4)

Defensive positioning62

Reliable positional play after seasons in Portugal. (conf 0.45)

Mental

Composure62

Composure in possession and defensive awareness stand out. (conf 0.45)

Decision making60

Sound decisions on when to overlap or hold. (conf 0.4)

Work rate68

Regular starter through a long league season. (conf 0.45)

Resilience

Injury reliability62

No major injury record found; assumed average availability. (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential60

Mid-20s defender with some room to improve. (conf 0.45)

Reputation50

Portugal youth international and a regular at Gent. (conf 0.45)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Tiago Araújo is a Portuguese left-back, left-footed and about 1.84m tall, who has played for KAA Gent since 2024. He came through the youth system in Portugal, including Benfica, spent 2021-22 on loan at Arouca and then played two seasons for Estoril Praia in the Primeira Liga before moving to Belgium. A reliable overlapping full-back with a good crossing ability, he can also cover wing positions when required. He has represented Portugal at youth level through the under-21s and has no senior caps.

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