Youness Lachhab — Empire FGA Profile

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Youness Lachhab is a **highly disciplined tactical anchor** who has become a cornerstone of **AD Ceuta's** midfield transition in **LaLiga 2**. Since joining in early 2025, Lachhab has demonstrated an elite capacity for defensive screening (8.8 Positioning) and rhythmic ball distribution. His physical profile (1.84m) combined with a refined technical education in the Granada and Almería systems allows him to dominate the second ball phase while maintaining a high pass completion rate (8.6 PAS). In the **2025/26 campaign**, he has evolved into a "shield" that enables Ceuta's creative players to operate with higher freedom. Lachhab represents a modern #6/#8 hybrid whose value lies in his metronomic consistency and aerial dominance in central zones.

Scout Note: Tactical discipline. Elite physical-technical balance (8.5 BAL). High-volume recovery. Core pillar of Ceuta's tactical stability.

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Physical & Tactical (Automated)

PAS (Passing)8.6

POS (Positioning)8.8

STR (Strength)8.4

INT (Interceptions)8.5

BAL (Balance)8.5

STA (Stamina)8.7

Tier 2: Semi-Automated Intelligence

COM (Composure)8.2

DEC (Decisions)8.4

WRK (Work Rate)8.6

AGG (Aggression)8.1

Tier 3: Scout Assessment (Expert Input)

POT (Potential)8.3

VAL (Value)8.0

ADV (Adaptability)8.4

MAT (Maturity)8.7

CHR (Character)8.5

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Top Philosophy Fits

Bielsa Direct 8.8/10 Simeone Defensive 8.5/10 Guardiola Positional 7.8/10

Primary DNA: Bielsa Direct (High-intensity vertical transitions, elite stamina, and aggressive ball recovery). Secondary: Simeone Defensive (Tactical discipline, compactness, and physical robustness). Tertiary: Guardiola Positional (Technical security under press and spatial intelligence).

🎥 Video Analysis

Empire Scout Vision — Midfield Shield

Highlight Reel: Youness Lachhab - Recovery Mastery & Tactical Positioning.

🗓️ Last 5 Matches (2025/26 LaLiga 2)

Date	Opponent	Result	Mins	Rating	Stats
Dec 2025	UD Almería	D 0-0	90'	8.4	9 Interceptions
Nov 2025	Sporting Gijón	W 1-0	90'	7.9	92% Pass Acc.
Nov 2025	Real Zaragoza	L 0-1	78'	7.2	Combative
Oct 2025	Malaga CF	W 2-1	90'	8.1	12 Ball Recoveries
Oct 2025	Levante UD	D 1-1	90'	7.6	Anchor

⭐ Iconic Matches

Oct 2025 | Ceuta vs Malaga

Defensive masterclass with 12 recoveries, shutting down the creative engine of the opposition.

Jan 2025 | Debut Impact

Instant integration into the starting XI, providing immediate stability following winter transfer.

🤝 Key Career Moments

2025 | AD Ceuta Transfer

🛡️ Strategic move to Ceuta to anchor the midfield in the professional tiers.

2021-24 | Granada Education

🎓 Tactical refinement in the elite structure of Recreativo Granada.

📈 Career Statistics

Season	Club	Apps	Rating
2025/26	AD Ceuta	16	7.9
2024/25	AD Ceuta	18	7.7
Summary: Elite defensive volume. Midfield metronome.

📊 Player Comparison

Comparable Players: Casemiro (Anchor), Nemanja Matic (Controller), Wilfried Ndidi (Recoverer)

🎯 Scout's Final Verdict

Elite Attributes

Positioning (POS) 8.8/10

Stamina (STA) 8.7/10

Work Rate (WRK) 8.6/10

Passing (PAS) 8.6/10

Maturity (MAT) 8.7/10

Summary

VERDICT: THE MIDFIELD SHIELD (Elite Defensive Anchor)

Youness Lachhab (78.4) is the definitive tactical solution for high-pressing or transition-heavy systems. His **2025/26 performance data** confirms an elite defensive floor (8.8 Positioning), making him one of the most effective recovery specialists in the league. Youness combines "Old School" physically-dominant screening with modern "New School" technical security (8.6 Passing). His maturity (8.7) and composure (8.2) under pressure make him an ideal candidate for teams seeking a reliable #6 who can also contribute to vertical build-up. A silent protagonist whose impact is measured in the stability he provides to the entire tactical structure.

Career Path