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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
At 36 has lost the early burst that once defined his wing play. (conf 0.45)
Straight-line pace has faded well below his younger peak. (conf 0.45)
Still shows quick feet in tight areas typical of a technical attacking midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Veteran legs limit his ability to sustain high-intensity shifts for 90 minutes. (conf 0.4)
Control
Reliable control befitting a long-time Saudi Pro League attacking player. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable running at defenders one-on-one, a hallmark of his game in his prime. (conf 0.5)
Modest physical presence limits his ability to hold off bigger defenders. (conf 0.4)
Capable of clean strikes from range as an attacking midfielder/winger. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Solid combination play suited to Al-Riyadh's midfield build-up. (conf 0.5)
Occasional switches of play but not a primary distributor. (conf 0.4)
Delivers from wide areas with the experience of a long career on the flank. (conf 0.45)
Good awareness for late runs and combination passes in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Historically a productive domestic-league scorer for a wide attacker. (conf 0.5)
Experienced enough to pick sensible moments to shoot rather than force it. (conf 0.4)
Understands spacing but no longer beats defenders with sharp movement as often. (conf 0.4)
Occasional set-piece involvement without being a designated specialist. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Undersized for aerial duels as a winger/attacking midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Average physical battler, relying more on technique than strength. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Limited defensive workrate expected at this stage of his career. (conf 0.4)
Not known as a disruptive presence out of possession. (conf 0.4)
Positions loosely as an attack-minded player with minimal defensive duties. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Long domestic career has left him calm in possession under pressure. (conf 0.5)
Experienced game reader who generally makes sound choices in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Reduced work rate consistent with a veteran attacker in the twilight of his career. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
Managed a long career but age brings more physical wear and setbacks. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
At 36, essentially at the end of his career arc with minimal further upside. (conf 0.5)
A recognizable veteran name within Saudi football circles over a long career. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Yahya Al-Shehri is a veteran Saudi attacking midfielder/winger now with Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League, having spent much of his career as a technical, left-footed threat cutting in from wide areas. Once a regular for Saudi Arabia's national team and known for his dribbling and eye for goal, he has transitioned into a more experienced, secondary role as his athleticism has declined with age. He remains a useful squad option for combination play and composure in the final third.
Long-serving Saudi Pro League attacker with spells at several of the league's clubs over his career.
Capped internationally for Saudi Arabia during his prime years.