Botond Balogh

Botond Balogh, the 23-year-old centre-back at Parma, offers an intriguing blend of defensive resilience and tactical acumen in Serie A. His playing style is characterised by an impressive ability to recover possession, a crucial skill for any defender, which he combines with a penchant for progressive passing, allowing him to initiate attacks from the back with notable efficiency. While his ability to defend in the penalty area is solid, he doesn’t yet dominate in one-on-one situations, suggesting room for development in his defensive duels. Despite his defensive role, Balogh shows flashes of creativity with the ball, hinting at an unexpected flair for chance creation, which adds a surprising dimension to his game. Although his attacking output isn't his strongest suit, he’s clearly more focused on ensuring defensive solidity and starting plays from deeper positions. As he continues to mature, his potential to become a more commanding presence in defence is certainly one to watch.