Úmaro Embaló Scout Report
Úmaro Embaló, the youthful Portuguese talent at Rio Ave, stands at a unique juncture in his development phase. At only 23, his performances in the Primeira Liga, despite being full of young promising talents, have been noteworthy. Naturally evolving into the left midfield role, with a secondary position as a left winger, Embaló impresses most significantly with his goal efficiency, finding the back of the net with an efficiency in the 76th percentile when compared to his peers.
However, his strengths in the attacking half are counterbalanced with some concerns. His ability to recover the ball and pose a goal threat is in a rather low percentile, around 14%, indicating a potential weakness in his defensive and attacking contributions. Embaló's chance creation, progressive carries, and passing also linger around the 30th percentile – not alarmingly low, but a clear area for improvement if he aims to distinguish himself in the league.
Despite those areas of growth, Embaló's goal and assist rates per 90 minutes sit just above the median, suggesting a consistent, if not standout, contribution in terms of direct goal involvement. His pass accuracy and successful crosses per 90 minutes also lean towards the positive side, hovering slightly above the median. He is prone to being dispossessed but makes up for it with his reasonable rate of successful dribbles.
Overall, Úmaro Embaló embodies a mixed bag of promise and potential gaps to fill. His striking goal efficiency marks him as a player to watch, yet his less pronounced goal threat and defensive contributions warrant careful consideration in tactical deployment and ongoing development efforts. However, given his relatively young age, there is ample time and potential for Embaló to grow into a more balanced, potent force on the field.