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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps that let him drive past midfield lines. (conf 0.55)
Good but not standout straight-line pace for an attacking midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable changing direction in tight central areas. (conf 0.55)
Covers ground consistently across a box-to-box midfield role. (conf 0.5)
Control
Generally clean control receiving under pressure in tight Eredivisie midfields. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable carrying the ball through midfield thirds and beating a marker. (conf 0.55)
Slight frame limits his ability to hold off bigger midfield opponents. (conf 0.45)
Capable long-range technique though not a primary shooting threat. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play typical of a Ligue 2-honed technician. (conf 0.5)
Range of passing is functional rather than a standout trait. (conf 0.4)
Not a frequent crosser given his central-attacking orientation. (conf 0.4)
Shows flashes of incisive passing to unlock a defensive line. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Chips in occasional goals but not a natural out-and-out finisher. (conf 0.45)
Sometimes forces efforts from distance rather than picking the higher-value option. (conf 0.4)
Finds pockets between lines to receive and turn. (conf 0.45)
Not established as a primary dead-ball taker. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Slight build makes him a minimal threat in aerial duels. (conf 0.4)
Wins his share of ground duels using quickness rather than strength. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Engages actively in Utrecht's mid-block press. (conf 0.45)
Contributes to turnovers more through anticipation than physical duels. (conf 0.4)
Positional discipline is a work in progress for an attack-minded midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally calm on the ball in tight Eredivisie midfield battles. (conf 0.45)
Mostly sound choices though occasionally over-elaborate in the final third. (conf 0.4)
Puts in consistent defensive legwork alongside attacking duties. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No major injury history known, average durability assumed. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-20s, still room to grow into a higher-level Eredivisie or Ligue 1 role. (conf 0.5)
Known within French lower divisions and now the Eredivisie but not widely recognized. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Yoann Cathline is a French central/attacking midfielder known for his ball-carrying and quick feet in tight spaces, having developed through Le Havre's academy before moving abroad to FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie. He operates best drifting into pockets between the lines, using acceleration and agility to beat a first press and drive play forward. His game currently leans more on progressive dribbling and combination play than end product, with defensive positioning still an area to refine.
Came through the EA Guingamp academy and played first-team football with them in Ligue 2.
Moved abroad to FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie.