Pape Cabral
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Youth career: CS Mainvilliers, AS Monaco (since 2022)
Current club: AS Monaco
Squad number: —
Current national team: France U-18
Position: defensive midfielder, central midfielder
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification elite round (3/1), 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship (3/0), UEFA Youth League 2024/2025 (2/0)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: N’Golo Kanté
Strengths:
– work rate 
– tackling
– positioning
– anticipation
– determination
– athleticism
– pace 
– passing
– technique
– agility
To improve:
– progressive passing and general on-the-ball creativity/low threat in the final third
– better ball manipulation in tight spaces
– aerial duels
Style of play:
– modern holding midfielder/box-to-box midfielder
– ball-winning midfielder/midfield destroyer
– superb athletic prowess and physical strength for his size, making him a dominant presence on the pitch
– can operate alone at the base of a midfield three or as a more defensive option in a double pivot
– perfect for high-intensity and pressing system
– agile with decent pace and acceleration
– mobile player, who’s often an additional passing option
– prefers to play it simple in the build-up phase, quickly moving the ball to more creative teammates to maintain flow and tempo
– able to make dynamic, driving runs through the middle of the pitch with the ball at his feet
– covers a lot of ground due to his stamina and relentless energy
– accurate and tenacious tackler, both standing and diving
– reads the game excellently, often positioning himself to cut off passing lanes
– excels in recovering loose balls and breaking up attacks thanks to his anticipation and ability to read the game
– high understanding of his role on the pitch
– contests and wins most duels, and despite his modest stature, competes effectively against physically imposing players without losing out
– determined and committed team player
– extremely high work rate
Cabral displays great timing and makes a superb tackle to stop a dangerous counter-attack.
Cabral anticipates the pass and makes a good interception.
After a good counter-attacking run, Cabral provides a superb through ball to his teammate.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Defensive midfielder in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 28 October 2024):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Pape Cabral joined the renowned AS Monaco youth system from CS Mainvilliers in 2022. He is part of the exciting new wave of AS Monaco academy talents, alongside players like Eliesse Ben Seghir., Edan Diop, Saïmon Bouabré, Aladji Bamba, Joan Tincres, Mayssam Benama, and Lucas Michal. He is also a key figure in a talented generation of French players born in 2007, which includes Ayyoub Bouaddi, Joane Gadou, Enzo Molebe, Rayane Messi, Mathys Angély, and Enzo Sternal.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8,5/10 
First team material in a top European league.
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