Pablo Torre screened: should the Rangers aim for the transfer of the technical “driver attracted by the ball”?
As the January window gets closer and closer, transfer speculation only increases.
The last player to be credited Rangers The interest is Racing Santander’s Pablo Torre, an 18-year-old midfielder selected for the Spanish Under-19 team. He quickly established himself in Racing – starting 15 of Primera’s 17 games in the 2021/22 season following last season’s breakthrough in the first team.
Torre already has a clearly defined best position, can turn either side with a good pace, and possesses eye-catching technical abilities. He plays with responsibility and maturity beyond his early years – understanding when to step up the game and when to wait for an opening.
This season he has three goals and four assists with an xG of 2.12 and xA of 2.97. All other statistics used throughout are based on its contributions over the past calendar year.
His team mainly deploys a 4-2-3-1, although he sometimes goes to a 4-4-1-1. Torre started out in role # 10, regardless of form. His heat map describes the freedom granted by manager Alejandro Menendez – exemplified by a tendency to drift through the attacking third and into his own half to chain moves. His preference is clearly to receive on the left side of the field.
Also notice how often Torre falls into his own half. He only receives 0.7 long balls per match and his xGChain / 90 stands at 0.74 in the last calendar year. Plus, on average, he’s received 25 assists and made 35 of 90 this season. The whole thing shows a n ° 10 who prefers to come towards the ball and contributes to the rise in power.
Torre is right handed but comfortable to use from both sides. An enigma that the opposing scorers must face when he receives his back to the goal. 21% of his pictures were taken on his left foot. Often when he shows the ball to the center, he engages his marker too much with the threat of turning in one direction, then carries the ball to the other side.
Torre takes the ball and deceives his marker by planting his body weight forward
But his mobility allows him to pivot his hips and exit the duel on his left instead.
His smart ball carrying stands out when viewed. 5.24 dribbling for 90 with a 56 percent success rate is not unusually high. However, one must take into account the areas where Torre receives possession and the multitude of roles that his position demands.
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His deliveries to the penalty area last year demonstrate a preference for carrying from the left. Just like his dribbling in the last third.
Statistically, Torre comes across as a player very involved in building his squad and in the final third game. Comfortable on both feet and adept at impacting play in central areas.
These qualities make him so effective in these areas – with his playing intelligence matching his technical attributes.
Here he is able to break into the space in the opposing midfield using a combination of his bonding play and his one-on-one ability. Giving up possession before receiving at pace and going through two players – not awarded what seemed like a clear penalty.
Further down the field, Torre is just as effective. Possess the ability to quickly change play or move possession across lines.
In this case, the playmaker resists the urge to extend the game to players highlighted in their own half. Recognizing a more valuable through pass may be achievable.
By playing a one-two down the center, the two players highlighted in the opening frame are now able to fight their way behind.
This balance in times of high pressure stands out. In the example below, Torre orients his body to save space before playing instead of rushing his deal.
Also clear in his short career to date is his willingness to compliment creativity with direct contributions.
A glance at his shooting card shows that all but one of his goals in the past calendar year have come from central locations in the box. Three of them are the direct result of crossbreeding. Maybe not a trait that would automatically be associated with a player in their profile.
This is undoubtedly the area that will arouse the interest of clubs. If the youngster can consistently add goal contributions to his game outside the box, his value will increase dramatically.
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This objective sums up all of the traits covered in this Scout Report, with a finishing touch at the end. To shoot his team on the field while receiving in a delicate zone, to defeat his marker by taking the ball on his left foot, to play forward then to arrive crucially in the box.
Last season, Torre timed his arrival at the fullback to score against Laredo.
With only 1.92 touches in the opposing penalty area in each game, Torre is obviously selected for his qualities in moving the ball to the last third. However, adding these goals when arriving in the box will only help their team and their development.
At only 18 years old, Torre has extremely impressive skills. As such, the links to bigger clubs should come as no surprise.
His technique makes any rumor of a north transfer welcome, but so does his game intelligence. Coming from a possession-dominant team, Torre understands the importance of moving opposing defenses and enjoys Scott wright Where Ryan kent – can use his action-man hips to rotate his marker left or right.
If rumors of a workable release clause turned out to be true, he would be a welcome addition.