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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Moderate burst, relies on positioning more than on quick starts. (conf 0.4)
Not a quick player over distance, runs adequately in transition. (conf 0.4)
Tall holding player, turns with reasonable balance. (conf 0.4)
Covers plenty of ground in the pivot across a long Portuguese career. (conf 0.45)
Control
Secure control receiving from the centre-backs under pressure. (conf 0.4)
Carries only to break pressure, not a take-on midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Uses his 1.83m frame to protect the ball in the pivot. (conf 0.4)
Competent striking for passes and the odd long shot. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Reliable short passer who keeps possession moving. (conf 0.45)
Can switch play from deep when needed, not a key weapon. (conf 0.4)
Rarely a crossing source from the pivot. (conf 0.35)
Sees safe progressive options, not a creative passer. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Occasional goals over a long career, finishing is a small strength. (conf 0.35)
Selective with shots, usually keeps it simple. (conf 0.35)
Mostly stays in front of the defence, little late box running. (conf 0.35)
No known dead-ball or long-range shooting specialist. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Good height helps him win headers as a midfielder and defender. (conf 0.4)
Wins duels and contact situations in front of the back line. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Presses to win the ball back and screens the centre-backs. (conf 0.4)
Interceptions and tackles are central to his role as a holding player. (conf 0.45)
Holds his position well and can drop into the back line. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Composed in front of goal-side pressure, rarely rattled. (conf 0.4)
Makes sound, low-risk choices as an anchor. (conf 0.4)
Consistent effort and ground covered across several seasons in Portugal. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No major injury record found, ordinary availability. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
At 29 he is at his level, little headroom left. (conf 0.35)
Established Braga squad member, a Taça da Liga winner with limited international exposure. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Vitor Carvalho is a Brazilian defensive midfielder, born in Palmas, who also covers at centre-back for SC Braga. A tall, 1.83m holding player, he is a steady ball-winner and positional anchor rather than a creator. He started at Coritiba, where he debuted in 2016, spent three years at Gil Vicente after joining on loan in 2020, and moved to Braga in 2023. He has been a long-serving squad member there and wears the number 6.
Made his senior debut for Coritiba on 11 December 2016.
Won the Taça da Liga with SC Braga in 2023-24.