Bryan Cristante Scout Report
Scout report: Bryan Cristante of Roma, the adaptable man of Serie A, is mostly deployed as a central midfielder but also comfortable at center back and as a defensive midfielder. His player stats confirm his defensive prowess, with an outstanding ability to recover the ball, ranking him in the top 5% of his peers, invaluable for breaking up opposition play and reclaiming possession for his side.
Cristante's ball retention skilfulness is also noteworthy, securing him a spot within the top quarter of players in his position. Despite his conservative playing style, Cristante is not one to shy away from committing fouls; his percentile score is a staggering 91.74% in this regard, illustrating his combative nature and determination to stunt opposition attacks. This, though, may also pose risks in terms of discipline, potentially leading to suspensions.
While his goal efficiency falls into the lower fifth in Serie A, Cristante poses a significant threat in aerial duels, winning an exceptional 91.74% of them, making him a formidable force in both box-line setups. He is, however, less stellar in progressive carrying, dribbling success, and chance creation, hinting at his propensity to rely on simpler, dependable football than flamboyant dashes or exquisite through-balls to breach defenses.
His distribution, on the other hand, stays progressive and consistent, placing him at the top 15% in terms of progressive passing. For a central midfielder, Bryan Cristante has more touches in the midfield third, implying his more defensive-minded style of play. His presence is known less in the attacking third, which is consistent with his lesser involvement in chance creation.
All in all, Bryan Cristante is a steadfast sentinel in the heart of Roma's lineup, strong in possession, and unrelenting in the face of enemy attacks.