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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Club describes him as quick, but he is no sprinter among Serie A centre-backs. (conf 0.4)
Club bio highlights pace, helpful for covering behind a high line. (conf 0.4)
Solid, upright defender; not especially nimble when turned. (conf 0.35)
Played regularly at Porto and in Serie A, with good repeat stamina. (conf 0.4)
Control
Adequate touch for a centre-back, not a ball-playing specialist. (conf 0.38)
Rarely carries the ball far out of defence into midfield. (conf 0.35)
At 1.87m he uses his frame to protect the ball in defence. (conf 0.38)
Limited threat from his shot-striking as a centre-back. (conf 0.33)
Distribution
Reliable short passing outlet for a back line under pressure. (conf 0.38)
Decent diagonal passing for a centre-back, but not a standout. (conf 0.35)
Occasionally supports on the right side, with modest delivery. (conf 0.33)
Defensive-minded, with limited creative vision. (conf 0.33)
Chance threat
Rarely scores; 12 career goals in 238 matches. (conf 0.35)
Few shots, so shot choice is rarely a factor. (conf 0.3)
Arrives for set pieces more than in open play. (conf 0.3)
Not known as a set-piece or long-range shot taker at any level. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Strong physical presence at 1.87m, effective in aerial duels. (conf 0.42)
Club describes a strong physical presence in duels. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Contributes to team pressing, but is a back-line defender. (conf 0.35)
Fifty-plus senior games at Porto built a solid defensive record. (conf 0.4)
Comfortable on the right or in the middle of a back three or four. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Played full games against Palmeiras, Inter Miami and Al Ahly at the Club World Cup. (conf 0.38)
Experienced defender making steady choices in possession and defence. (conf 0.38)
Consistent availability and full-game appearances at Porto and Cagliari. (conf 0.38)
Resilience
No major injuries found; consistent availability treated as average. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 29, with limited upside beyond his current level. (conf 0.3)
Moved from Porto to Serie A; known in Portugal but not widely abroad. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Zé Pedro is a Portuguese centre-back from Guimarães who can also play on the right side of a back three or four. Cagliari's club bio describes him as strong physically and quick. He rose through Vitória Guimarães, Vizela, Braga's reserves and Estrela Amadora before spending several years at Porto, mainly with the B team before breaking into the senior squad, and joined Cagliari in September 2025. At 29 he is an experienced regular in Cagliari's defence.
Made his Portuguese top-flight debut for Porto on 29 September 2023 against Benfica.
Played in Porto's 2025 Club World Cup matches against Palmeiras, Inter Miami and Al Ahly.