Empire FGA
Elche CF · La Liga · On loan from AS Roma 0/16 T3 ⏳ · PROXY ONLY Spain U19 · Mali eligible
Buba Sangaré
🇪🇸 🇲🇱
Elche CF · #42 · RB On loan from AS Roma €4.2M · Contract 2029
42
RB · 18yr · 183cm · Elche · Spanish-Malian · Levante → Roma → Elche
Buba
Sangaré
RB RWB La Liga · Spain 🇪🇸 Spain U19 🇲🇱 Mali Target
18
Born Aug 6 2007
6.2
Proxy FGA · T1
0/16
T3 Pending
183cm
Height
PROXY
T3 Status
⏳ T3 NOT VALIDATED — PROXY ESTIMATES ONLY Youngest Levante debutant ever (16y 4m) La Liga · 12 apps · 541 min Spain U19 · Euro U19 2026 Loan from AS Roma · Option to buy
Proxy FGA v3
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/ 10.0
Tier 1FBref/FotMob/La LigaFull
Tier 2CompositeProxy
Tier 3Scout0/16 ⏳
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CA (Empire Equiv.)
U18 RB · pending
PA TBD
⚠️ PROXY ESTIMATE CARD — TIER 3 NOT VALIDATED
All attributes below are algorithmic projections based on Tier 1 data and U18 RB cohort norms. No Empire scout has validated behavioral evidence. This card is for internal tracking only and must not be used for recruitment decisions until T3_STATUS = SCOUT_VALIDATED.
🇪🇸🇲🇱 Ilicitano Sporting → Levante Academy (2018 · youth) → Levante 1st Team (debut 16y 4m · record) → AS Roma (€1.5–2M · Jul 2024) → Elche CF (loan · La Liga · option to buy)
6.2
Proxy FGA
Tier 1 derived
0/16
T3 Confirmed
↓ Pending
16y 4m
Debut age
↑ Record
U19
Spain NT
↑ Euro 2026
PROXY
OBI_P
⏳ No video
PROXY
SII
⏳ No video
Profile
Full nameAboubacar Sangaré Traoré
BornAug 6, 2007 · Elche 🇪🇸
Height183cm
ClubElche CF (loan)
Parent clubAS Roma
Shirt no.42
PositionRB / RWB
FootRight
AgentLIAN Sports Group
Nationality🇪🇸 Spain · 🇲🇱 Mali (eligible)
NT🇪🇸 Spain U19 (active)
Tier 3 Status
0/16 validated
All Metrics Pending
OBI_P: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
OBI_T: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
OBI_S: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SPI: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
DMA: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SII_A: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SII_T: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SII_R: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
CRS: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
CLM: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
CHR: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
MCS: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
DYN: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
CRK: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
OMS: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
SOA: ⏳ PENDING — No video evidence
Verdict
Buba Sangaré is an 18-year-old Spanish-Malian right-back on loan at Elche CF from AS Roma. He holds the Levante record as the youngest debutant (16 years, 4 months) and has since accumulated La Liga minutes, represented Spain from U15 through U19, and returned to his hometown club on a Roma loan with option to buy. All Empire FGA Tier 3 metrics remain pending.
Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY ONLY — DO NOT USE FOR RECRUITMENT. Tier 1 data shows a defensively active U18 RB with La Liga exposure and international recognition. The record-breaking debut age and Spain U19 selection are positive filters. However, zero behavioral evidence (OBI, SII, DMA, CHR, MCS) has been validated. Complete Tier 3 video assessment of provided match links before any scouting or recruitment use.
Top Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
U18 RB Percentile (Spain)
Age-cohort proxy
2025–26 Season Snapshot
La Liga + U19
La Liga 2025–26 (Elche)
Matches: 12 · Starts: 8 · Minutes: 541
FotMob rating: 6.48
Pass accuracy: 84.9% (208 successful)
Tackles: 21 · Interceptions: 8 · Recoveries: 20
Duels won: 40% (46% success)
Aerial duels: 50% won
Yellow cards: 3

Spain U19 · Euro 2026
Jun 28: vs Wales U19 (A) W 7-0 · 90' · YC · 7.2
Jul 1: vs Denmark U19 (A) W 3-0 · Bench
Jul 4: vs Germany U19 (H) W 4-0 · 80' · 7.2
Jul 8: vs Croatia U19 (H) W 3-0 · 10' · 6.3
⚠️ ALL ATTRIBUTES ARE PROXY ESTIMATES. Derived from Tier 1 data + U18 RB cohort norms. No scout validation. Greyed circles = pending confirmation.
Technical / Defensive
Mental
Physical
Proxy estimates
Attribute Radar
Proxy vs U18 RB Spain average · All pending validation
Tier 1 — FotMob · Transfermarkt · La Liga · ESPN
Transfermarkt: Profile #962125
La Liga: Official profile
FotMob: 12 matches · 8 starts · 541 min · 6.48 rating
Flashscore: Market value €4.2M
ESPN: 4 starts · 11 appearances · 1 YC

Data limitations:
· Limited senior minutes (541 La Liga min)
· No FBref advanced metrics available
· FotMob rating based on small sample
· ESPN/Flashscore stats may differ by source

Available signals:
· 84.9% pass accuracy = technical baseline
· 21 tackles + 8 interceptions = defensive activity
· 3 YC in 541 min = discipline question (pending CHR)
· Spain U19 Euro starter = elite youth filter
· La Liga minutes at 18 = physical readiness
Tier 2 — Composite (Proxy)
POI (Position Intelligence): Proxy 6.0 — RB positional discipline inferred from tackle/interception distribution

CPX (Composure): Proxy 5.5 — 3 YC in limited minutes suggests temperamental risk; U19 Euro 7.2 rating suggests pressure handling

MOB (Mobility): Proxy 6.5 — RB profile + La Liga minutes at 18 = above-average physical readiness for cohort

GRI (Ghost Run Index): Proxy 4.5 — RB position limits attacking off-ball runs; 5 touches in opp box only

AMS (Anticipatory Movement): Proxy 5.5 — 8 interceptions suggest some reading ability; sample too small

All Tier 2 composites flagged: T2_PROXY_ESTIMATE — derived from T1 + age norms, no video confirmation.
FGA Breakdown
T3 Warning
T3_STATUS: PENDING_VALIDATION

· 0 of 16 Tier 3 metrics confirmed
· No Empire scout video assessment
· No behavioral evidence logged
· No OBI_P / OBI_T / OBI_S events
· No SII_A / SII_T / SII_R observations
· No DMA / CHR / MCS timestamps

DO NOT use for recruitment until T3 validated.
Top Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
School Averages (Proxy)
Philosophy Radar
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
Proxy projection: Modern Spanish attacking full-back with defensive discipline baseline. Levante/Valencia region youth football emphasizes technical close control, one-touch passing under pressure, and full-back overlap in transition. Sangaré's 84.9% pass accuracy and 21 tackles in 541 minutes suggest a balanced profile — neither purely offensive nor purely defensive. Without video validation, no specific philosophy alignment can be confirmed.
Proxy Tactical DNA
Spanish Modern Full-BackDefensive Discipline Wenger DevelopmentYouth Transition
Career Timeline
Born Aug 6, 2007 · Elche, Spain 🇪🇸
Dual heritage. Born in Elche to Malian parents. Elche is a football-passionate city in the Valencia region with its own historic club (Elche CF).
Youth · Ilicitano Sporting CF
Early football. Started at local club Ilicitano Sporting before attracting Levante UD academy scouts.
Sep 2018 · Levante UD Academy
Professional academy. Joined Levante's youth setup at age 11. Progressed through age groups, also alternating with affiliated club Patacona.
Nov 2023 · Levante first-team training
First-team exposure. Began training with Levante's senior squad under manager Javier Calleja at age 16.
Dec 6, 2023 · Professional debut · Copa del Rey
Record-breaking debut. Started vs Amorebieta (1-0 loss). Aged 16 years and 4 months, became the youngest player in Levante's history to play a first-team match. Two additional league appearances followed.
Jul 1, 2024 · AS Roma · Serie A
Italian move. Joined AS Roma for an undisclosed fee reported at €1.5–2 million. Signed contract until June 30, 2029. Agent: LIAN Sports Group.
Feb 2, 2026 · Elche CF · La Liga (loan)
Hometown return. Returned to Elche on six-month loan from Roma with option to buy. Immediate La Liga minutes at 18 years old. Shirt number 42.
2024–2026 · Spain U15 → U19
International progression. Represented Spain at U15, U16, U17, and U19 levels. Started at Euro U19 2026 (vs Germany, Wales).
2025–26 Match Register
La Liga + U19 Euro
DateCompetitionMatchAppRatingNotes
Apr 26La LigaReal Oviedo (A)82'7.2Start
May 3La LigaCelta Vigo (A)——Unused
May 9La LigaAlavés (H)5'—Sub
May 12La LigaReal Betis (A)81'5.6Start
May 17La LigaGetafe (H)5'—Sub
May 23La LigaGirona (A)45'6.7Start · YC
Jun 28U19 EuroWales U19 (A)90'7.2Start · YC · W 7-0
Jul 1U19 EuroDenmark U19 (A)——Bench · W 3-0
Jul 4U19 EuroGermany U19 (H)80'7.2Start · W 4-0
Jul 8U19 EuroCroatia U19 (H)10'6.3Sub · W 3-0
Transfer Ladder
Ilicitano → LevanteAcademy (2018)
Levante → Roma€1.5–2M (Jul 2024)
Roma → ElcheLoan · Option (Feb 2026)
Current MV€4.2M (Flashscore)
Roma contractJun 30, 2029
Elche loanUntil Jun 30, 2026
Youngest Levante debutant (16y 4m). Dual Spain/Mali eligibility. Agent: LIAN Sports Group.
Scouting Report (Proxy)
No validated behavioral evidence
Buba Sangaré is an 18-year-old Spanish-Malian right-back on loan at Elche CF from AS Roma. He holds the Levante record as the youngest debutant (16 years, 4 months, Dec 2023 vs Amorebieta) and has since accumulated La Liga minutes at Elche, represented Spain from U15 through U19, and started at Euro U19 2026. All Empire FGA Tier 3 metrics remain pending.
TIER 3 STATUS: PENDING_VALIDATION — No Empire scout has assessed Buba Sangaré via video or live observation. All metrics below are algorithmic projections or statistical proxies. This report cannot be used for recruitment decisions.
What the record and data tell us (positive filters):
· Youngest Levante debutant at 16y 4m = exceptional physical and mental readiness for age cohort
· La Liga minutes at 18 (541 min, 12 apps) = above-average professional progression speed
· 84.9% pass accuracy = technical baseline above cohort average for RB
· 21 tackles + 8 interceptions in limited minutes = high defensive activity rate
· Spain U19 Euro starter (vs Germany, Wales) = recognized by elite national youth system
· Roma investment (€1.5–2M at 16) = top-5 league club validation
· Dual nationality = market flexibility (Spain or Mali senior)
What the data flags (caution signals):
· 3 yellow cards in 541 minutes = discipline ratio higher than ideal (pending CHR validation)
· 46% duel success = below elite threshold for defensive position
· 23.5% dribble success (FotMob) = ball-carrying limitation evident
· 0 goals, 0 assists, 0.10 xG = minimal attacking output (RB position contextual)
· Only 5 touches in opposition box = limited attacking penetration
· Loan with option to buy = Roma not yet convinced of immediate first-team level
What we do not know (critical gaps):
· OBI_P (positional anticipation): No video evidence
· OBI_T (run timing): No video evidence — critical for modern RB overlap
· SII_A (explosive acceleration): No video evidence
· SII_T (top-end speed): No video evidence — can he recover against La Liga wingers?
· DMA (decision-making): No video evidence — when to overlap, when to hold?
· CHR (character/leadership): No scout observation — YC pattern needs behavioral context
· MCS (mental competence): No behavioral evidence — how does he respond to mistakes?
· CLM (calmness): No pressure-event log — does he rush decisions under press?
Empire FGA Proxy Assessment
PROXY ONLY — HIGH POTENTIAL FILTER, ZERO VALIDATED BEHAVIOR. Tier 1 data shows a defensively active U18 RB with La Liga exposure, international recognition, and record-breaking early debut. The 3 YC in 541 minutes and 46% duel success are caution signals requiring behavioral context. Without Tier 3 video validation, no Empire FGA metric can be confirmed. Priority action: complete video assessment of vs Atlético Madrid and Spain U19 vs Germany U19 footage.
All T3 Scores (Pending)
OBI_PPositional Anticipation
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OBI_TRun Timing
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OBI_SSpace Architecture
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SPISpatial Performance
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DMADecision Making
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SII_AExplosive Accel
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SII_TTop-End Speed
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SII_RRecovery Sprint
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CRSClutch Response
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CLMCalmness
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CHRCharacter
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MCSMental Comp.
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DYNDynamism
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CRKCreative Risk
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OMSOmschakeling
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SOASpeed on Action
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