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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent burst off the mark typical of a mobile target forward. (conf 0.5)
Reasonable straight-line pace but not a standout runner in behind. (conf 0.5)
Functional close-control turns for a physically built number nine. (conf 0.45)
Puts in a full shift leading the line across 90 minutes. (conf 0.45)
Control
Generally reliable touch to cushion long balls under pressure. (conf 0.5)
Limited take-on ability, prefers combination play in tight areas. (conf 0.45)
Uses a strong frame to hold up play and bring teammates in. (conf 0.5)
Can strike the ball cleanly from range but not a frequent weapon. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Competent link-up passing in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Rarely tasked with distribution beyond short combinations. (conf 0.4)
Not a service provider given his central striker role. (conf 0.4)
Shows some awareness to lay balls off for onrushing runners. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Career journeyman striker with a decent scoring instinct in the box. (conf 0.5)
Generally sensible about when to shoot versus lay it off. (conf 0.45)
Makes intelligent runs to stretch central defenders. (conf 0.45)
Not known as a dead-ball specialist. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Physical presence gives him an edge in aerial duels up front. (conf 0.5)
Competes well in physical battles against Saudi Pro League defenders. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Applies moderate pressure from the front as first line of defense. (conf 0.4)
Limited defensive output typical of a target forward. (conf 0.4)
Not asked to track back extensively in his role. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally settled in front of goal given his experience level. (conf 0.45)
Makes reasonable choices in the final third for a mid-tier forward. (conf 0.4)
Known for graft and effort across his club career. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues across his career. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
At 29-30, his trajectory is more about consolidation than growth. (conf 0.45)
Known in lower English divisions and now the Saudi league, not globally. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Yakou Méïté is an Ivorian target forward now playing for Damac in the Saudi Pro League, having built his reputation over years in the English Championship with clubs like Reading and Hull City. He is a physically imposing number nine who holds up play, competes well in the air, and offers a reliable if unspectacular scoring output. His move to Saudi Arabia represents a later-career shift after establishing himself as a dependable second-tier English striker.
Spent several seasons as a striker for Reading in the EFL Championship.
Represents Ivory Coast at international level.
Moved to the Saudi Pro League to join Damac.