Empire FGA
Real Madrid · Cadete A (U16) 0/16 T3 ⏳ · PROXY ONLY 🇪🇸 Spain U16 · 🇨🇴 Colombia U17
Gorka Abascal
🇪🇸 🇨🇴
Real Madrid · #8 · CM/DM Spain U16 · Nov 2025 debut Colombia U17 · Feb 2026 debut
8
CM/DM · U16 · ~190cm · Bilbao · Spanish-Colombian · Athletic Club → Real Madrid
Gorka
Abascal
CM DM Cadete A · U16 🇪🇸 Spain U16 🇨🇴 Colombia U17
15
Born Oct 1 2010
5.8
Proxy FGA · U16
0/16
T3 Pending
~190cm
Height (est.)
PROXY
T3 Status
⏳ T3 NOT VALIDATED — PROXY ESTIMATES ONLY Real Madrid Cadete A · La Fábrica Athletic Club → Real Madrid (Summer 2025) Spain U16 debut vs USA · Nov 2025 Colombia U17 debut vs Brazil · Feb 2026 Dual-nationality battle: Spain vs Colombia
Proxy FGA v3
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/ 10.0
Tier 1TM/BeSoccer · YouthLimited
Tier 2CompositeProxy
Tier 3Scout0/16 ⏳
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CA (Empire Equiv.)
U16 CM · pending
PA TBD
⚠️ PROXY ESTIMATE CARD — U16 YOUTH · TIER 3 NOT VALIDATED
All attributes below are algorithmic projections based on youth scouting reports, age-cohort norms, and limited Tier 1 data. 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. U16 players require dual-scoring (absolute + cohort percentile) per Lars Hallengren framework.
🇪🇸🇨🇴 Athletic Club → Real Madrid (Summer 2025 · Cadete A) → Spain U16 (Nov 2025 debut) → Colombia U17 (Feb 2026 debut)
5.8
Proxy FGA
U16 · T1 limited
0/16
T3 Confirmed
↓ Pending
15
Years old
U16 cohort
~190
cm · Huge frame
↑ Physical outlier
PROXY
OBI_P
⏳ No video
PROXY
SII
⏳ No video
Profile
Full nameGorka Abascal Martínez
BornOct 1, 2010 · Bilbao 🇪🇸
Height~190cm (estimated)
ClubReal Madrid · Cadete A (U16)
PositionCM / DM
FootRight (assumed)
Nationality🇪🇸 Spain · 🇨🇴 Colombia
AgentBest Of You (Nov 2025)
PreviousAthletic Club (Bilbao)
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
Gorka Abascal is a 15-year-old Spanish-Colombian central midfielder at Real Madrid's Cadete A (U16). He joined from Athletic Club in summer 2025 and has already debuted for both Spain U16 (Nov 2025 vs USA) and Colombia U17 (Feb 2026 vs Brazil). Standing ~190cm at 15, he is a significant physical outlier for his age cohort. All Empire FGA Tier 3 metrics remain pending — this card contains only youth scouting reports and age-cohort proxy estimates.
Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY ONLY — U16 YOUTH · DO NOT USE FOR RECRUITMENT. Tier 1 data is extremely limited at U16 level. Scouting reports describe a physically dominant midfielder (Pogba-esque profile at 15) with clean technique and powerful ball-carrying, but flag off-ball work, defensive proactivity, and focus/complacency as development areas. The dual-nationality battle (Spain vs Colombia) is a notable context factor. Without Tier 3 video validation, no Empire FGA metric can be confirmed. Complete video assessment of provided match links before any scouting or recruitment use.
Top Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
U16 CM Percentile (Spain)
Age-cohort proxy · Dual scoring
Scouting Report Summary
External youth scout · Fabrica Madrid
Strengths (scout report):
· Huge frame for age (~190cm at 15)
· Long stride + powerful ball carrying
· Clean technically, elegant on ball
· Agile for his size
· Ambitious, line-breaking passes
· Good ball striking
· Calm and secure receiving
· Stylistically Pogba-esque

Development areas (scout report):
· Off-ball work must improve
· Defensive involvement too passive
· Needs more proactivity without ball
· Focus / complacency issues
· Avoidable turnovers from loose touches
· Mentality = key determinant of ceiling
⚠️ ALL ATTRIBUTES ARE PROXY ESTIMATES. Derived from youth scouting reports + U16 CM cohort norms. No scout validation. Greyed circles = pending confirmation. Dual scoring (absolute + cohort percentile) required per Lars Hallengren framework.
Technical / Offensive
Mental
Physical
Proxy estimates · Outlier frame
Attribute Radar
Proxy vs U16 CM Spain average · All pending validation
Tier 1 — Transfermarkt · BeSoccer · Youth
Transfermarkt: Profile #1476134
BeSoccer: Profile #3742338
Sofascore: Player ID 2342498

Data limitations (U16 youth):
· No FBref advanced metrics (youth level)
· No FotMob senior match ratings
· Transfermarkt: basic biographical only
· BeSoccer: limited youth stats
· No market value established
· No GPS/tracking data available

Available signals:
· Real Madrid Cadete A selection = elite academy filter
· Athletic Club → Real Madrid move = top-2 Spanish academies
· Spain U16 + Colombia U17 call-ups = dual NT recognition
· ~190cm at 15 = significant physical outlier
· Youth scout report (Fabrica Madrid) = detailed qualitative profile
· Best Of You agency signing = professional representation
Tier 2 — Composite (Proxy)
POI (Position Intelligence): Proxy 5.5 — CM positional discipline inferred from academy selection; off-ball work flagged as development area

CPX (Composure): Proxy 6.0 — "Calm and secure receiving" per scout report; complacency/turnovers temper this

MOB (Mobility): Proxy 5.0 — ~190cm at 15 = coordination challenge; "agile for size" but long stride may limit close-quarters

GRI (Ghost Run Index): Proxy 4.5 — Off-ball work flagged as primary weakness; limited attacking runs without ball

AMS (Anticipatory Movement): Proxy 5.0 — Line-breaking passes suggest some reading; defensive proactivity too low

All Tier 2 composites flagged: T2_PROXY_ESTIMATE — derived from youth scout reports + U16 norms, no video confirmation.
FGA Breakdown
T3 Warning · U16 Context
T3_STATUS: PENDING_VALIDATION

· 0 of 16 Tier 3 metrics confirmed
· No Empire scout video assessment
· No behavioral evidence logged
· U16 level = Lars Hallengren dual-scoring required
· Absolute score (vs seniors) will understate potential
· Cohort percentile (vs U16) is the relevant metric

DO NOT use for recruitment until T3 validated.

Lars Framework note:
MI (Mental Intensity) is predictive at 14-16.
PHYI (Physical Intensity) develops 18-21.
Late developers can be high MI, low PHYI.
Abascal is the inverse: high PHYI outlier, MI flagged as concern.
Top Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
School Averages (Proxy)
Philosophy Radar
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
Proxy projection: Physical-dominant deep-lying midfielder with ball-carrying and line-breaking passing tools. The Pogba comparison from youth scouts emphasizes the rare combination of huge frame + technical elegance at 15. However, the off-ball work and defensive proactivity flags are significant — this profile only works in systems that compensate for his defensive passivity (e.g., a dedicated destroyer alongside him). Without video validation, no specific philosophy alignment can be confirmed.
Proxy Tactical DNA
Pogba-esque Physical CMBall-Carrying Deep Lying Line-Breaking PasserDevelopment Project
Career Timeline
Born Oct 1, 2010 · Bilbao, Spain 🇪🇸
Basque-Colombian heritage. Born in Bilbao to Colombian parents. Eligible for both Spain and Colombia at senior level. Athletic Club youth system product.
Youth · Athletic Club (Bilbao)
Basque academy formation. Developed in Athletic Club's renowned youth academy, one of Spain's most prestigious development systems. Basque-only policy makes his departure notable.
Summer 2025 · Real Madrid · Cadete A (U16)
La Fábrica move. Joined Real Madrid from Athletic Club — a significant cross-academy transfer between two of Spain's elite youth systems. Assigned to Cadete A (U16) under Álvaro Arbeloa. Shirt number 8.
Nov 2025 · Spain U16 debut
Spanish federation first move. Called up by Spain U16 and debuted vs United States. First cap for the Spanish youth system. Spain acted quickly to secure his allegiance.
Nov 21, 2025 · Best Of You agency
Professional representation. Signed with Best Of You agency, joining their family of represented athletes. Signals professional career management beginning at 15.
Feb 2026 · Colombia U17 debut
Colombian federation response. Called up by Colombia U17 and debuted vs Brazil. Direct counter-move to Spain's earlier call-up. Both federations actively competing for his long-term allegiance.
May 2026 · Spain U16 recall
Spain re-engages. Called up by Spain U16 for a special training camp under Hernán Pérez. Spanish federation actively working to keep him in their system and prevent Colombia from securing his commitment.
International Register
Dual-nationality battle
DateTeamOpponentResultNotes
Nov 2025Spain U16USA U16—Debut · Spain first cap
Feb 2026Colombia U17Brazil U17—Debut · Colombia response
May 2026Spain U16Training camp—Hernán Pérez camp · re-engagement
Dual-nationality status: Both Spain and Colombia have capped Abascal at youth level. FIFA rules allow one switch before senior competitive debut. Both federations actively competing. Decision not yet made. Long-term allegiance remains open.
Development Path
Athletic ClubYouth academy
Real MadridCadete A (U16)
Spain U161 cap · Nov 2025
Colombia U171 cap · Feb 2026
AgentBest Of You
Next stepJuvenil C (U17) · 2026-27
Athletic Club → Real Madrid = rare cross-academy move. Basque-only policy departure. Next progression: Juvenil C (U17) under Arbeloa.
Scouting Report (Proxy)
No validated behavioral evidence · Youth scout report only
Gorka Abascal is a 15-year-old Spanish-Colombian central midfielder at Real Madrid's Cadete A (U16). He joined from Athletic Club in summer 2025 and has already debuted for both Spain U16 (Nov 2025 vs USA) and Colombia U17 (Feb 2026 vs Brazil). Standing ~190cm at 15, he is a significant physical outlier. All Empire FGA Tier 3 metrics remain pending.
TIER 3 STATUS: PENDING_VALIDATION — No Empire scout has assessed Gorka Abascal via video or live observation. All metrics below are algorithmic projections or external youth scout report summaries. This report cannot be used for recruitment decisions.
What external scouting reports tell us (positive filters):
· ~190cm at 15 = exceptional physical outlier for U16 cohort
· Athletic Club → Real Madrid = elite academy validation (top-2 Spain)
· Spain U16 + Colombia U17 call-ups = dual NT recognition at 15
· "Clean technically, elegant on ball" = above-cohort technical baseline
· "Line-breaking passes, good ball striking" = creative tools present
· "Calm and secure receiving" = composure under pressure (potential)
· "Agile for his size" = coordination not compromised by growth
· Pogba comparison = high ceiling if mentality develops
· Best Of You agency = professional management infrastructure
What external scouting reports flag (caution signals):
· "Off-ball work and defensive involvement must get better" = major OBI/SPI concern
· "Needs to be more proactive" without ball = work-rate question
· "Stay more focused, less complacency" = CHR/MCS red flag at 15
· "Avoidable turnovers, loose first touches" = DMA consistency issue
· Mentality = "key determinant of how far he can go" = ceiling risk
· 3 YC pattern not yet observable (too young) but discipline baseline unknown
What we do not know (critical gaps):
· OBI_P (positional anticipation): No video evidence — does he read second balls?
· OBI_T (run timing): No video evidence — does he arrive in zones before the ball?
· OBI_S (space architecture): No video evidence — does he create corridors for teammates?
· SII_A (explosive acceleration): No video evidence — long stride ≠ first-burst quality
· SII_T (top-end speed): No video evidence — can he recover against U16 elite?
· SII_R (recovery sprint): No video evidence — flagged as off-ball weakness
· DMA (decision-making): No video evidence — turnover frequency vs pressure context?
· CHR (character/leadership): No scout observation — complacency = behavioral pattern?
· MCS (mental competence): No behavioral evidence — how does he respond to mistakes?
· CLM (calmness): No pressure-event log — "calm receiving" ≠ clutch performance
Empire FGA Proxy Assessment
PROXY ONLY — U16 YOUTH · HIGH CEILING, HIGH RISK. External scouting reports describe a rare physical-technical profile (Pogba-esque at 15) with significant mentality and off-ball question marks. The dual-nationality battle adds recruitment complexity. The ~190cm frame is a positive outlier but also a coordination challenge during adolescent growth. Priority action: complete video assessment of all three provided match links to validate OBI, SII, DMA, and CHR before any recruitment or academy partnership use.
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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