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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 dribble that lets him beat markers in tight wide areas. (conf 0.8)
Genuine pace to run in behind on transitions from wide right. (conf 0.75)
Quick feet and low centre of gravity make him hard to dispossess in duels. (conf 0.8)
Covers his flank repeatedly but not a relentless box-to-box engine. (conf 0.6)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure and cushioning the ball into space. (conf 0.75)
Signature trait, cutting inside off the right with quick changes of direction. (conf 0.85)
Uses body reasonably to protect the ball but not physically dominant. (conf 0.55)
Good clean contact when cutting in for curled efforts on his left foot. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Combines well in tight triangles with fullback and central runners. (conf 0.6)
Capable of switches but not a primary distributor from wide areas. (conf 0.5)
Whips in occasional deliveries though more inclined to cut inside than cross. (conf 0.55)
Spots underlapping runs and lays off for onrushing teammates in the box. (conf 0.65)
Chance threat
Reliable low left-footed finisher when cutting in from the right flank. (conf 0.7)
Sometimes forces the cut-inside shot rather than a simpler pass. (conf 0.55)
Finds pockets between lines to receive and turn towards goal. (conf 0.6)
Occasional direct free-kick threat but not the primary taker. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Slight frame limits his impact in aerial duels for a wide forward. (conf 0.5)
Wins a fair share of one-on-ones through quickness rather than strength. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Applies pressure from the front but not among the league's most relentless. (conf 0.5)
Limited defensive output typical of an attack-minded winger. (conf 0.45)
Tracks back inconsistently, prioritising attacking positioning. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Generally settled in one-on-one attacking moments in the final third. (conf 0.65)
Can be streaky, alternating decisive end product with overdribbling. (conf 0.55)
Solid effort without being a constant defensive pressing outlet. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness but also missed time to muscle issues. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Mid-20s winger likely near his ceiling after Barcelona and Wolves spells. (conf 0.6)
Recognised from his Barcelona move and Portugal caps, now rebuilding at Sporting. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Francisco Trincão is a quick, left-footed right winger known for cutting inside off the flank to shoot or combine with attacking runners. After a big-money move from Braga to Barcelona and a loan spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers that turned permanent, he returned to Portugal with Sporting CP, where he offers pace, dribbling and end product from the right. He remains a squad option for the Portugal national team but has not established himself as a nailed-on starter at the highest level.
Moved from Braga to Barcelona in a high-profile 2020 transfer.
Spent the 2021-22 season on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Has represented Portugal at senior international level.
Returned to Portuguese football with Sporting CP.