Essi Dagba
Date of Birth: 28 November 2006
Height / Weight: – cm / – kg
Position: CM
Preferred Foot: Right
Nationality: Côte d’Ivoire
Club: ASEC Mimosas
League: Côte d’Ivoire Women’s Championship (Division 1 - top division)
Height / Weight: – cm / – kg
Position: CM
Preferred Foot: Right
Nationality: Côte d’Ivoire
Club: ASEC Mimosas
League: Côte d’Ivoire Women’s Championship (Division 1 - top division)
Current / Potential level:
B+ / A-
A centrally positioned midfielder of average height with an athletic, powerful build. Primary profile — central axis midfielder with a box-to-box function.
Speed profile is average, with occasional good initial acceleration. Agility and coordination are at an average level. Physically competitive in contact situations and does not avoid duels.
Active in vertical movements: regularly arrives into the final third with a clear end product (shot or pass into the penalty area), while consistently dropping into second-ball zones and often retaining possession after loose-ball situations. Positionally educated — occupies central spaces well and is effective in anticipation.
Technical level is average. Main limitation lies in first-touch quality and ball control under pressure. Passing range is varied (excluding long distribution) and includes progressive intent, though execution lacks consistency. Shows constructive involvement in build-up phases, but decision-making can fluctuate, with occasional unjustified choices. Game scanning is inconsistent.
Defensively, frequently close to the action but does not always complete tackles or physical duels effectively. On defensive set pieces, marking is largely nominal, applying presence rather than tight control.
Speed profile is average, with occasional good initial acceleration. Agility and coordination are at an average level. Physically competitive in contact situations and does not avoid duels.
Active in vertical movements: regularly arrives into the final third with a clear end product (shot or pass into the penalty area), while consistently dropping into second-ball zones and often retaining possession after loose-ball situations. Positionally educated — occupies central spaces well and is effective in anticipation.
Technical level is average. Main limitation lies in first-touch quality and ball control under pressure. Passing range is varied (excluding long distribution) and includes progressive intent, though execution lacks consistency. Shows constructive involvement in build-up phases, but decision-making can fluctuate, with occasional unjustified choices. Game scanning is inconsistent.
Defensively, frequently close to the action but does not always complete tackles or physical duels effectively. On defensive set pieces, marking is largely nominal, applying presence rather than tight control.
Player overview
A physically oriented central midfielder with an emphasis on second-ball situations and vertical runs.
Not a tempo-setting controller or creative playmaker, but rather a functional balancer within the central unit.
More effective within a structured system with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Best suited to a model featuring active wide players and a designated playmaker, where her primary role is to provide cover, secure second balls, and sustain game rhythm without being overexposed to creative demands
Not a tempo-setting controller or creative playmaker, but rather a functional balancer within the central unit.
More effective within a structured system with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Best suited to a model featuring active wide players and a designated playmaker, where her primary role is to provide cover, secure second balls, and sustain game rhythm without being overexposed to creative demands
Playing Style
*Each category is rated on a scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent), except for psychological and mental attributes, which are rated from 1 to 3
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.0
2.3
1.0
2.6
2.8
2.6
2.1
Technical Attributes
2.4
2.0
2.3
2.4
1.7
Attacking actions
2.1
2.1
2.7
1.9
2.3
Defensive actions
2.8
3.1
2.4
2.7
3.0
2.3
Physical Attributes
2.6
2.3
2.1
2.3
2.6
2.8
2.6
3.4
Tactical Attributes
2.1
2.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
2.1
2.6
Psychological & Mental Attributes
Strengths & Areas for Improvement
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TECHNICAL CONSISTENCY: Unstable first touch and reduced execution quality under pressure.
-
BALL-WINNING AND PHYSICAL DUELS: Rarely completes defensive actions with a clean tackle; outcomes often limited to passive containment or fouls.
-
OFF-BALL INITIATIVE: Insufficient proactivity in offering passing options and creating angles for the ball carrier.
-
GAME SCANNING & DECISION-MAKING: Inconsistent spatial awareness and pre-action analysis.
-
DEFENSIVE SET-PIECE DISCIPLINE: Nominal marking without tight control of the assigned opponent.
+
CENTRAL POSITIONING: Appropriately positions herself in central areas for second balls and interceptions; reacts in a timely manner to phase transitions.
+
VERTICAL INVOLVEMENT: Regularly arrives into the final third with a clear end product.
+
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Competitive in contact situations; stable and resilient in tight physical duels.
+
SECOND-BALL WORK: Frequently first to loose balls, with the ability to secure and retain possession.
A physically competitive central midfielder with sound positioning and strong involvement in second-ball situations. Possesses the attributes required for consistent performance as a holding midfielder or in a limited box-to-box role. At present, her overall impact is affected by technical inconsistency and irregular decision-making.
A solid regular starter for her current club, though not a system-defining player. With improvement in first-touch quality, passing consistency, and greater assertiveness in defensive duels, she has the capacity to progress to a higher competitive level.
A solid regular starter for her current club, though not a system-defining player. With improvement in first-touch quality, passing consistency, and greater assertiveness in defensive duels, she has the capacity to progress to a higher competitive level.
Overall Assessment
GAMES
HIGHLIGHTS
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