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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Tall centre-back; gets going slowly but covers ground in a straight line (conf 0.38)
Decent recovery pace for a 1.94 m defender (conf 0.38)
Size limits his turning and change of direction (conf 0.35)
Has handled Serie A minutes across more than one season (conf 0.4)
Control
Adequate first touch for a ball-playing-capable stopper (conf 0.38)
Rarely carries the ball past opponents from deep (conf 0.35)
Uses his frame well to protect the ball when pressed (conf 0.38)
Clean enough driven passes, little shooting threat (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Safe, simple short passing out of the back (conf 0.4)
Can find longer diagonals but not a defining quality (conf 0.35)
Centre-back with no crossing role; delivery is not part of his job (conf 0.35)
Reads simple passing options rather than creating chances (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Not a goal source despite occasional set-piece goals (conf 0.38)
Rarely shoots, and mostly from set pieces where selection is sensible (conf 0.35)
Sets up for corners and free kicks more than he roams (conf 0.35)
No direct free-kick or long-range threat (conf 0.35)
Duels
1.94 m frame gives strong aerial presence in both boxes (conf 0.42)
Physical in duels, still learning Serie A timing (conf 0.4)
Defense
Steps out to engage but is not an aggressive presser (conf 0.35)
Wins tackles and interceptions with reach and strength (conf 0.38)
Positional sense is solid for his age in a back four (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally calm in possession for a young centre-back (conf 0.38)
Occasional lapses typical of a young defender (conf 0.38)
Consistent effort and recovery work in a defensive team (conf 0.38)
Resilience
No notable injury record found; neutral reading (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Age 21, Portugal U21 international with clear room to grow (conf 0.4)
Serie A regular for Lecce with Portuguese U21 caps (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Tiago Gabriel is a Portuguese centre-back, tall and physical, who plays for Lecce in Serie A. He came through the academies of Sporting and Vitoria de Setubal before making his senior name at Estrela da Amadora, then moved to Lecce in January 2025. He defends with reach and strength, wins aerial duels and keeps his distribution simple rather than ambitious. He has been capped by Portugal at under-21 level and is still developing, with the profile of a long-term starter in a back line.
Made his Serie A debut as a substitute against Juventus on 12 April 2025.
Moved from Estrela da Amadora to Lecce in January 2025 together with fellow Portuguese defender Danilo Veiga.