0/16 T3 PENDINGTorino Β· #8π·πΈ Serbia Senior (24 caps)β¬10M Market ValueSerie Aβ¬15.7M Transfer (2023)Contract 2027Scout Q: POI β Role Adaptability
FGA v3
6.7
T1 PROXY Β· AWAITING T3
β²CRITICAL β TORINO'S β¬16M GAMBLE HASN'T PAID OFF. Signed for over β¬16 million in July 2023 at Ivan Juric's request, IliΔ has yet to deliver the level of performance expected for such a significant investment[reference:0]. He is no longer considered untouchable, and Torino would consider a sale for a substantial offer[reference:1]. The injury he picked up on international duty with Serbia has added another obstacle to an already disappointing spell in Turin[reference:2].
βTIER 3 PENDING β ONE MATCH ATTACHED, MORE NEEDED. One link has been provided (Hellas Verona vs Torino). Additional footage is required for a full T3 assessment. A recommended grading register is built into the Matches tab, selected specifically to test the scout question (Position Intelligence, POI) and to pass the match-balance protocol.
βPROFILE β SERBIAN MIDFIELDER Β· LEFT-FOOTED Β· FORMER β¬16M SIGNING. Born March 17, 2001 in NiΕ‘, Serbia. 186cm, left-footed central midfielder. Product of Hellas Verona where he worked under Ivan Juric, who then brought him to Torino in 2023 for β¬15.7M[reference:3]. 24 Serbia caps. Contract until 2027[reference:4]. Brother Luka IliΔ plays for ESTAC Troyes[reference:5].
Ivan IliΔ is a 25-year-old Serbian central midfielder born March 17, 2001 in NiΕ‘, Serbia. 186cm, left-footed. Product of Real NiΕ‘'s youth system before moving to Hellas Verona[reference:6]. Made his Serie A debut with Verona and worked under Ivan Juric, who then brought him to Torino in July 2023 for β¬15.7M[reference:7]. 24 Serbia caps[reference:8]. Contract until June 2027[reference:9]. Brother Luka IliΔ plays for ESTAC Troyes[reference:10].
T3 Status
0/16 T3 metrics pending validation. Priority sub-metric given the scout question: POI (Position Intelligence) specifically β does his positioning adapt effectively across different midfield roles? One match has been provided; additional footage is required. The key question: can he genuinely play multiple roles to a high standard, or has versatility become a polite way of saying he hasn't locked down a single position?
Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.7 (PROXY) β FORMER β¬16M ASSET, CURRENTLY UNDERWHELMING. IliΔ's profile is defined by a contradiction: a β¬15.7M transfer and 24 Serbia caps suggest a player of genuine quality, but his 2025-26 season (0 goals, 0 assists, 8 apps, 415 minutes) and the club's willingness to sell tell a different story[reference:11][reference:12]. The versatility question is the entire ballgame β is he a genuinely adaptable midfielder who hasn't found his best role, or a player whose "versatility" masks a lack of elite-level specialists? T3 is required to answer this.
Technical / Positional
POI β Position Intelligence (SCOUT Q) PENDING
DMA β Decision Making PENDING
OBI_T β Run Timing PENDING
OBI_P β Positional Anticipation PENDING
Pass Completion (82.1%, T1) 7.5 β
Progressive Passes (4.59/90, T1) 7.5 β
Progressive Carries (2.30/90, T1) 8.0 β
Mental / Adaptability
CHR β Character PENDING
MCS β Mental Competence PENDING
CLM β Calmness PENDING
CRS β Clutch Response PENDING
24 Serbia caps (T1) 8.0 β
β¬15.7M transfer (T1) 8.0 β
Club willing to sell (T1) β οΈ major red flag
Physical
SII_A β Explosive Acceleration PENDING
SII_T β Top Speed PENDING
SII_R β Recovery Sprints PENDING
Height 186cm (T1) 8.0 β
Left-footed (T1) 7.5 β
Aerials Won (0.12/90, 3rd percentile, T1) 4.0 β οΈ
POI is the priority metric for this assessment β it's the entire reason this card exists. All other composites follow once T3 data is available. MOB is provisionally supported by progressive carry data.
FGA Weighting Breakdown
LOG Context
Serie A: Tier 3.6 (confirmed) Serbia NT: Tier 3.8-4.0
IliΔ has played at Serie A level for both Verona and Torino, plus international football with Serbia. The step down in 2025-26 (415 minutes, 0 goal contributions) is significant β the question is whether this is a temporary dip or a genuine decline.
0 events logged β requires 5+ full matches. Priority: track positioning across different midfield roles (CM, DM, advanced) to assess whether his adaptability is genuine or a polite way of saying he hasn't found a role.
DMADecision Making β Supports POIPENDING
0 events logged β decision-making under pressure, particularly in different positional contexts, is critical to understanding his true versatility.
0/16 metrics confirmed β one match attached, register below
β²NOT APPLICABLE YET. No T3 data, and the more relevant question right now is his role at Torino, not a hypothetical move. This tab will populate once T3 is done and there's a concrete transfer conversation.
Top Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
1
Juric Versatile Midfielder
7.8
2
Guardiola Positional Midfielder
7.2
3
Ancelotti Adaptive Midfielder
6.8
4
Conte System Midfielder
5.8
5
Klopp High-Intensity Midfielder
4.8
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
"The Undefined Asset" β IliΔ's profile is defined by what he hasn't become: a β¬16M signing who hasn't delivered, a versatile player who hasn't found a home role, a 25-year-old with 24 caps whose club is willing to sell[reference:13]. The unresolved question is whether his positional intelligence is a genuine asset or a polite way of saying he hasn't found a role. Juric's system at Verona brought the best out of him β but that was then, and this is now. T3 is required to answer whether there's still a player worth investing in.
Undefined AssetVersatile MidfielderRole UncertaintyTorino #8Serbia NT
Career Timeline
Born Mar 17, 2001
Born Ivan IliΔ in NiΕ‘, Serbia.
2008-2016
Real NiΕ‘ Youth β Started his football development with Real NiΕ‘[reference:14].
2016-2021
Hellas Verona β Moved to Italy, developed through Verona's system.
2021-2023
Hellas Verona First Team β Established himself in Serie A under Ivan Juric. The coach who would later bring him to Torino[reference:15].
2021-
Serbia National Team β 24 caps as of July 2026[reference:16].
Jul 1, 2023
Transfer to Torino Β· β¬15.7M β One of the most expensive deals of the Urbano Cairo era, brought in at Ivan Juric's specific request[reference:17][reference:18].
2023-2025
Underwhelming Spell β Has struggled to show his quality with any consistency. Torino came close to selling him twice, including to Spartak Moscow[reference:19].
2025-26
Current Season β 8 Serie A appearances (5 starts), 415 minutes, 0 goals, 0 assists[reference:20]. Picked up an injury on international duty with Serbia[reference:21]. No longer considered untouchable[reference:22].
2026
At Torino. Contract until 2027[reference:23]. Market value fallen to β¬10M[reference:24]. Tier 3 video assessment pending. Central question: does his positional intelligence make him a genuine asset, or is "versatility" masking a player without a defined elite role?
Career Statistics
Season
Club
League
Apps
Goals
Assists
2021-23
Hellas Verona
Serie A
~60
~5
~4
2023-24
Torino
Serie A
~25
~2
~2
2024-25
Torino
Serie A
~20
~1
~0
2025-26
Torino
Serie A
8
0
0
Career Total
~204
17
14
Transfer History
From β To
Fee
Year
Hellas Verona β Torino
β¬15.7M
2023
International Career
Team
Period
Serbia Senior
2021- (24 caps)
Serbia U21
2020-2021
Serbia U17
2018
Physical Panel
Physical Profile
Height186cm
Weight77kg
FootLeft
PositionCentral Midfielder
Alt PositionsDM / CM
Jersey#8 (Torino)
BuildAthletic, lean
CitizenshipSerbia
Injury & Availability
Recent Injury on International Duty
IliΔ picked up an injury while on international duty with Serbia, adding another obstacle to an already disappointing spell in Turin[reference:25]. Limited availability has been a contributing factor to his reduced minutes.
β Positive Filters
24 Serbia caps β established international at 25[reference:26]
β¬15.7M transfer fee β market validated talent, even if underperforming[reference:27]
Left-footed central midfielder β desirable profile for squad balance
186cm height β good physical frame for a midfielder
Injury on international duty β availability concerns[reference:42]
"Versatility" may mask lack of defined role β the central T3 question
β Critical Gaps β Tier 3 Required
0/16 T3 metrics validated β no video evidence yet
POI entirely unassessed β the central question has zero evidence
No positional adaptability data β whether his versatility is real or a weakness is unknown
No adversity or away-match video sample yet β see Matches tab for a register designed to avoid that gap from the start
The β¬16M investment question remains unanswered β T3 is required to determine whether there's still a player worth investing in
β Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.7 (PROXY) β FORMER β¬16M ASSET, CURRENTLY UNDERWHELMING. Ivan IliΔ is a 25-year-old Serbian central midfielder with a contradictory profile: a β¬15.7M transfer, 24 Serbia caps, and genuinely useful ball-carrying and progressive passing numbers β but also 0 goal contributions this season, abysmal defensive metrics (1st percentile tackles, 3rd percentile aerials), and a club that is actively willing to sell[reference:43][reference:44]. The central question β does his positional intelligence make him a genuine asset, or is "versatility" masking a player without a defined elite role? β cannot be answered from Tier 1 data. The low defensive numbers are particularly concerning: a midfielder who doesn't tackle, doesn't intercept, and doesn't win aerials needs to offer exceptional value in other areas to justify his place. Tier 3 video assessment is required to evaluate his positioning, decision-making, and adaptability across different midfield roles. This 6.7 is a placeholder estimate β do not use for decisions. Best deployed as a possession-oriented central midfielder in a system that protects his defensive weaknesses, but the versatility question and defensive deficiencies are the entire ballgame here.
π―ONE MATCH ATTACHED β HELLAS VERONA VS TORINO. One link has been provided for this round. Below is a suggested 5-match set built specifically around the scout question (POI) and the match-balance protocol. The first match is already attached; the remaining four are categories for you to fill from your footage access.
Priority derby match. The Derby della Mole is the biggest test of mental and positional discipline. If IliΔ's positional intelligence holds up here β against Juventus, in a derby β that's genuine evidence. If it doesn't, that's also evidence.
3
Torino vs Atalanta (Sep 21, 2025)
Serie A Β· HomeTop-third opposition, started
IliΔ started this match (45 minutes, FotMob rating 5.6)[reference:45]. Top-third opposition at home β a good test of his positioning against a high-pressing Atalanta side.
4
Napoli vs Torino (Oct 18, 2025)
Serie A Β· AwayAway, top-third opposition
Priority away match. IliΔ was on the bench for this one (unused substitute)[reference:46]. But if you have access to another Napoli-Torino match where he actually played, this is the away/top-third combination the balance check needs.
5
Torino vs Lazio (Oct 4, 2025)
Serie A Β· HomeUnused substitute
Another match where IliΔ was an unused substitute[reference:47]. If you have footage of a Lazio match where he actually played, this is worth including. Otherwise, consider it a placeholder for any match where he started.
Why This Set
The POI test is built into the selection: #1 is the Verona return (control case, familiar environment); #2 is the derby (pressure + top opposition); #3 is top-third opposition at home (Atalanta); #4 is away + top-third (if available); #5 rounds out the set.
Direct relevance to the scout question: Does his positioning look different across different opponents and game states? Compare #1 vs #2 and #3. Does he adapt his role within the same match when the game state changes? Score POI, OBI_P, and DMA first if time is limited β they're the sub-metrics most directly tied to the scout question.