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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Modest recovery pace typical of a ball-playing centre-back in his 30s. (conf 0.5)
Not a burner, relies on positioning rather than raw speed. (conf 0.5)
Reasonable turning ability for a rangy central defender. (conf 0.5)
Copes fine with 90 minutes at Saudi Pro League intensity. (conf 0.5)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure as a build-from-the-back defender. (conf 0.5)
Limited carrying threat, mostly plays safe out of the back. (conf 0.45)
Uses frame well to protect the ball in tight defensive areas. (conf 0.5)
Not known for driven passes or long-range strikes on goal. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable in possession-based schemes he played under at Brentford. (conf 0.55)
Can hit switches of play but not a standout distributor. (conf 0.5)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Solid game reading for progressive passes out from defence. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal output across his career as a defensive stopper. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots, defensive-first mentality limits attacking involvement. (conf 0.4)
Positions to cover rather than to threaten in the box. (conf 0.4)
Not a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Good height and jumping ability make him a threat at both boxes on set pieces. (conf 0.55)
Combative in one-on-one defending, well suited to physical Saudi league forwards. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Engages sensibly rather than aggressively high up the pitch. (conf 0.45)
Reads passing lanes well to intercept and break up attacks. (conf 0.5)
Experienced organiser of the backline built on years in English lower-tier football. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Calm under pressure, comfortable playing out from the back. (conf 0.5)
Generally sound choices in when to step, tackle, or hold line. (conf 0.5)
Dependable professional who covers his defensive duties consistently. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No major injury history that stands out but has missed occasional stretches. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
In his early thirties, likely near the tail end of his playing trajectory. (conf 0.5)
Known within English Championship and lower-league circles rather than globally. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Yoann Barbet is a French centre-back known for his time in English football, notably with Brentford where he was a composed, ball-playing defender in the Championship. Now playing for Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League, he brings experience, aerial presence, and solid distribution rather than pace or attacking output. He fits the profile of a steady, organising centre-back suited to a squad role at this stage of his career.
Spent several seasons with Brentford in the English Championship as a first-team centre-back.
French-developed defender who moved into English football before later playing in Saudi Arabia.