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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Never explosive, and further blunted by age in his mid-30s. (conf 0.7)
Lacks pace, relies on positioning rather than outrunning opponents. (conf 0.7)
Neat close-control turns let him escape tight midfield pressure. (conf 0.65)
Manages minutes well but no longer covers ground for 90 at full intensity. (conf 0.6)
Control
Silky first touch under pressure, a hallmark of his game since Championship days. (conf 0.8)
Comfortable carrying through midfield thirds with close control. (conf 0.75)
Strong body positioning to protect the ball in congested areas. (conf 0.7)
Capable of clean, driven strikes from range on his day. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Crisp, reliable passing that has long dictated Fulham's tempo. (conf 0.8)
Switches play effectively with good range and disguise. (conf 0.7)
Occasional delivery from wide but not a primary creative outlet. (conf 0.55)
Reads passing lanes well, a key creative playmaker for Fulham for years. (conf 0.75)
Chance threat
Chips in with a handful of goals a season rather than a natural scorer. (conf 0.6)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.6)
Finds pockets between lines to receive and turn the game forward. (conf 0.6)
Not a primary dead-ball taker at Fulham in recent seasons. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Modest aerial presence, not a physical dominant in the air. (conf 0.55)
Wins his share through positioning more than physical duels. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Selective presser given his age, conserves energy for build-up phases. (conf 0.55)
Reads danger to intercept rather than aggressively tackling. (conf 0.5)
Experienced positional sense screens defense from central midfield. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Calm on the ball under pressure, rarely rushed in possession. (conf 0.8)
Experienced game-reader who moves the ball to the right option. (conf 0.75)
Efficient rather than tireless, manages effort across a match. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has had injury spells across his career limiting consistent availability. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Mid-30s veteran nearing the end of his effective playing trajectory. (conf 0.6)
Well known in England as Fulham's long-time captain and playmaker. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Tom Cairney is a technically gifted central midfielder long associated with Fulham, where he has served as captain and the team's primary creative fulcrum. A composed passer with an excellent first touch, he dictates tempo from deep or advanced midfield roles rather than relying on pace or physicality. Now in his mid-30s, his influence has shifted toward experience, game management, and set-piece-adjacent creativity as younger legs take on more running duties around him. He remains a respected figure in the Fulham dressing room and among Premier League midfield technicians of his generation.
Long-serving Fulham captain known for his passing range and composure in midfield.
Was a key figure in Fulham's Championship play-off promotion campaigns.