Savinho

Savinho's dribbling works best in confined areas, using a low centre of gravity and rapid changes of direction to escape two or three defenders in a pocket of space rather than out running one man on the outside. He links play with whoever is nearest, favouring a one two that drags a defender out of position over a solo run that invites a crowd of markers. That habit makes him difficult to isolate, since a fast full back alone rarely solves him.

The trade off is end product, because a winger built around combination sometimes passes when a more direct dribbler in his position would go for goal himself. City have other players capable of the killer final ball, which raises the question of whether his role should lean more toward scoring. Watch how often his final touch inside the box is a shot rather than a cutback.