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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first few steps that long powered his left-wing dribbling in La Liga. (conf 0.85)
Genuine pace to run in behind defenses on transitions. (conf 0.8)
Quick feet and sharp change of direction to beat fullbacks one-on-one. (conf 0.82)
Capable of covering the flank repeatedly though workload has eased in Saudi Arabia. (conf 0.6)
Control
Clean control at speed, comfortable receiving under pressure in tight areas. (conf 0.78)
Signature trait, cutting inside off the left to unbalance defenders. (conf 0.85)
Slight frame limits how long he holds off bigger defenders. (conf 0.55)
Powerful, whippy left foot produces spectacular long-range strikes. (conf 0.8)
Distribution
Reliable combination play in tight wide areas with overlapping fullbacks. (conf 0.65)
Occasional switches of play but not a primary distributor. (conf 0.5)
Delivers dangerous low cutbacks more than traditional crosses. (conf 0.6)
Good awareness of runners when cutting inside to combine centrally. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Proven end product with a well-documented habit of scoring spectacular goals. (conf 0.75)
Sometimes shoots from distance rather than working a higher-value chance. (conf 0.6)
Smart underlapping and diagonal runs to stretch defensive lines. (conf 0.65)
Left foot gives him free-kick and penalty capability though not primary taker. (conf 0.55)
Duels
Limited aerial threat given his smaller frame for a wide forward. (conf 0.55)
Wins physical wide duels using low center of gravity and quickness. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Engages defensively from the front but not a relentless presser. (conf 0.5)
Modest defensive output typical of an attack-first winger. (conf 0.45)
Tracks back inconsistently, more focused on attacking transitions. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Has delivered in high-pressure moments including major finals and internationals. (conf 0.7)
Generally sound choices in the final third with occasional impatience. (conf 0.6)
Solid effort though intensity has diminished somewhat in a less demanding league. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues across his career including muscle injuries. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Early thirties and now in a lower-intensity league, trajectory is declining. (conf 0.6)
Well known from Atletico Madrid title-winning years and long Belgium international career. (conf 0.8)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Yannick Carrasco is a Belgian left winger known for his explosive dribbling, quick feet, and a powerful left-footed strike that has produced some spectacular goals over his career, including a Champions League final finish for Atletico Madrid. After years as a key attacking outlet in La Liga and a long-serving member of Belgium's golden generation, he moved to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Shabab, where he remains a dangerous if lower-intensity attacking threat. His game is built on one-on-one ability and directness rather than defensive work or aerial presence.
Long-time Atletico Madrid winger who won La Liga with the club in 2020-21.
Scored for Atletico Madrid in the 2016 Champions League final against Real Madrid.
Had a spell in the Chinese Super League with Dalian Yifang before returning to Atletico Madrid.
Established Belgium international who was part of the country's golden generation squads.
Moved to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Shabab in 2023.