Faith Kaunda
Date of Birth: 22 October 2010
Height / Weight: – cm / – kg
Position: LB/LW
Preferred Foot: Left
Nationality: Zambia
Club: ZedPro Sports Foundation (Zambia)
League: Zambia Women's National Division One South
Height / Weight: – cm / – kg
Position: LB/LW
Preferred Foot: Left
Nationality: Zambia
Club: ZedPro Sports Foundation (Zambia)
League: Zambia Women's National Division One South
Current / Potential level:
B- / A
Left-footed player of average height, operating as a left wing-back with a clear attacking emphasis. She has a lean, wiry build: lightweight but with a reasonably developed muscular frame.
Her initial acceleration is average, lacking an explosive first step. Top-end speed over distance is also at an average level — running mechanics require refinement to unlock her full pace potential.
Technically, she is equipped at an average level. There is inconsistency in her first touch and ball reception; when receiving difficult or aerial passes, she often struggles with control (the ball tends to bounce off her foot, lacking softness and clean cushioning).
She is fairly agile and, in open space, can carry the ball effectively at speed and beat opponents 1v1 through feints and changes of direction.
Overall, she is an attack-minded wide player who actively participates in offensive combinations and regularly makes forward runs into the final third.
Her initial acceleration is average, lacking an explosive first step. Top-end speed over distance is also at an average level — running mechanics require refinement to unlock her full pace potential.
Technically, she is equipped at an average level. There is inconsistency in her first touch and ball reception; when receiving difficult or aerial passes, she often struggles with control (the ball tends to bounce off her foot, lacking softness and clean cushioning).
She is fairly agile and, in open space, can carry the ball effectively at speed and beat opponents 1v1 through feints and changes of direction.
Overall, she is an attack-minded wide player who actively participates in offensive combinations and regularly makes forward runs into the final third.
Player overview
A clearly attack-oriented wide player, closer to a wing-back than a traditional full-back. She consistently looks to push forward along her flank, effectively acting as an additional wide attacker.
In positional play, she maintains width, operates high, and presents herself as an outlet for switches of play. After releasing the ball, she makes immediate forward runs to receive return passes, combining in short passing sequences and quickly exploiting open space.
In the final third, she primarily delivers crosses or low balls into the box, with limited tendency to cut inside. Defensively, she operates more like a wide midfielder — focusing on 1v1 flank duels but at times neglecting back-line coordination.
Overall, her profile resembles a winger covering the entire flank: high running volume, dribbling, and crossing output, with comparatively limited defensive structure awareness.
In positional play, she maintains width, operates high, and presents herself as an outlet for switches of play. After releasing the ball, she makes immediate forward runs to receive return passes, combining in short passing sequences and quickly exploiting open space.
In the final third, she primarily delivers crosses or low balls into the box, with limited tendency to cut inside. Defensively, she operates more like a wide midfielder — focusing on 1v1 flank duels but at times neglecting back-line coordination.
Overall, her profile resembles a winger covering the entire flank: high running volume, dribbling, and crossing output, with comparatively limited defensive structure awareness.
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
3.0
2.0
2.5
1.3
1.7
2.0
2.9
2.8
Technical Attributes
2.7
3.5
2.0
3.0
Attacking actions
2.1
1.5
2.1
2.5
2.0
1.5
Defensive actions
2.4
2.0
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.0
Physical Attributes
2.5
2.4
2.2
2.1
2,3
2.6
2.7
Tactical Attributes
2.0
2.3
1.6
1.9
2.4
2.3
2.1
Psychological & Mental Attributes
Strengths & Areas for Improvement
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DEFENSIVE POSITIONING: Below-average tactical awareness in the defensive phase. Frequently misjudges positioning in structured defense — unsure when to narrow alongside the center-backs and when to hold width, leaving exploitable gaps between lines. Struggles with offside line coordination and tracking runners, often reacting late once the opponent’s attack has already progressed.
-
DECISION-MAKING UNDER PRESSURE: When pressed aggressively, tends to hesitate and hold onto the ball too long, leading to turnovers in dangerous areas. Under pressure, often defaults to the safest option rather than finding progressive solutions, indicating underdeveloped scanning and game-reading speed.
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PHYSICALITY AND DUELS: Physically overmatched against stronger opponents. Lightweight build affects balance and effectiveness in contact situations. Lacks assertiveness in challenges and struggles in aerial duels, winning headers mainly when uncontested.
-
TECHNICAL CONSISTENCY: Inconsistent execution of technical actions. First touch can be unreliable, with heavy or loose control. Passing range is varied (crosses, cut-backs, line-breaking passes, balls down the line), but overall accuracy and consistency drop significantly under pressure.
+
ATTACKING MOBILITY: Actively overlaps down the left flank, providing width and depth. Quickly offers a return passing option after releasing the ball and consistently tracks back after turnovers. Maintains a high work rate throughout the match.
+
OVERLAPPING RUNS AND DELIVERY: Times forward runs well and regularly enters the final third. Looks to finish overlaps with crosses or driven balls into the box. Accuracy is average, but pace and trajectory of delivery are above average — balls are fast and threatening.
+
1V1 ABILITY AND BRAVERY: Confident taking players on. Uses feints and changes of direction effectively, capable of beating opponents 1v1 on the flank. Plays decisively in attacking situations.
+
COMPETITIVENESS: Despite limited physical strength, competes aggressively in duels. Hard to beat cleanly in defensive 1v1s and persistent in regaining possession.
A young, attack-oriented wide player with clear development potential. At this stage, she is effective in ball progression and generating threat from the flank but lacks defensive reliability and physical strength.
Given her age and demonstrated attributes, with focused work on tactical awareness and physical development, she has strong potential for significant improvement. Key areas include defensive positioning, performance under pressing, as well as building strength, endurance, and pace.
Her projected potential is above average — in an optimal development environment, she could reach the level of solid clubs in competitive European leagues.
Given her age and demonstrated attributes, with focused work on tactical awareness and physical development, she has strong potential for significant improvement. Key areas include defensive positioning, performance under pressing, as well as building strength, endurance, and pace.
Her projected potential is above average — in an optimal development environment, she could reach the level of solid clubs in competitive European leagues.
Overall Assessment
GAMES
HIGHLIGHTS
Scouting report: Faith Kaunda / contacts@sheplays.pro / sheplays.pro
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