Andrei Borza
Full Name: Andrei Borza
Date of Birth: October 23, 2005
Nationality: Romanian 🇷🇴
Current Club: FC Rapid 1923
League: Romanian SuperLiga
Contract Expiry: June 30, 2027
Current MV: 2.50M
Preferred Foot: Left
Height / Weight: 1.80M
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Role: Complete Fullback
Behaviors
On-Ball Behavior:
Composed under pressure. Handles tight spaces well, opens his hips early, and plays forward with intent. Rarely just clears; looks to play out cleanly even when pressed.
Steps inside naturally. Reads midfield gaps and inverts with confidence. Moves inside when the moment’s right, helping circulation without overcomplicating buildup.
Crosses with purpose. Knows what zone he’s hitting. Varies his delivery between early whips, cutbacks, or driven lows, always measured and rarely rushed.
Understands timing. Reads the winger’s positioning well. If space opens, he’ll overlap or underlap but doesn’t run for the sake of it. Picks his moments.
Keeps the ball moving. Rarely overplays or hides from possession. Maintains tempo and makes clean, simple decisions even in slower spells of buildup.
Off-Ball Behavior:
Reads the game early. Tracks runners intelligently, shifts into central cover when needed, and rarely gets caught ball-watching.
Quick to react in transition. Adjusts his body to block passing lanes before committing. Stays patient and trusts positioning.
Strong in duels. Low center of gravity helps him win shoulder battles and time tackles. Can still sharpen timing against quicker wingers, but rarely loses 1v1s clean.
Disciplined in shape. Holds the defensive line when others push high, aware of rest-defense structure and spacing.
Keeps his head. Mature temperament, stays switched on after errors, communicates well, and plays with quiet authority.
Technical & Tactical Profile
Tempo Control / Adaptability NT
- Game intelligence in varied speeds; adjusts rhythm with strong scanning habits.
- Controls transitions effectively — dictates tempo both in defensive and attacking phases.
- Uses scanning and early reads to manipulate rhythm and spacing.
- Capacity to dictate pace CT.
Mental Wiring (Risk Appetite, Composure) NT
- Composed under pressure; handles tight spaces without panic, opens hips early to progress play.
- Quick recovery after errors, consistent mental reset NT.
- Adapts mid-match when tempo shifts or tactical adjustments occur NT.
- Risk acceptance remains measured, balancing calmness and assertiveness NT.
Physicality / Duel Winning NT
- Low center of gravity aids balance and shielding under pressure.
- Strong in shoulder duels; excellent body orientation to recover possession.
- Aerial duels are limited — profile naturally grounded CT.
- Ground duels show anticipation and controlled aggression.
Decision Speed NT
- Reads danger and passing options before receiving; high awareness of triggers.
- Choice quality consistent — rarely overplays or forces progressive actions.
- Scans early and often, keeping head-up frequency high NT.
- Maintains composure in tight-area reaction phases.
Passing Range & Variety NT
- Crosses with purpose, mixing driven, lofted, and cutback deliveries.
- Comfortable switching play; diagonal and vertical range both present.
- Risk appetite controlled but trending upward DT.
- Technically clean first contact before distribution; disguise and timing well-developed.
Ball Retention under Pressure NT
- Secure in tight-space sequences; plays forward with confidence.
- Recovery after contact steady; strong core balance and foot placement.
- Draws pressure to open lanes before releasing; calculated manipulation of defenders.
- Reliable first touch allows consistent buildup participation.
Summary
- Strengths: Composure under pressure, scanning intelligence, defensive timing, cross variation.
- Risks: Limited aerial dominance, occasionally conservative in high-line duels.
- Verdict: Mature, structured full-back with high composure and tactical rhythm — offers stability in buildup and defensive transitions.
- Profile Stability: This player grades toward an Ultra-Stable Profile — the game is built on natural and steadily developing traits, with limited reliance on system-specific conditions.
Trait Key
NT Natural Trait — Core to player’s identity, unlikely to change.
DT Developing Trait — Room to grow, but observable tendency exists.
ST Suppressible Trait — Can be reduced or neutralized with coaching.
CT Contextual Trait — Emerges or disappears depending on system.
AT Absent Trait — Not part of the player’s game or behavioral identity.
Profile Stability Tiers
Ultra-Stable: Traits are largely natural or steadily developing. Highly transferable across leagues and systems.
Stable: Most traits intrinsic or developing, with some manageable system dependency.
Context-Sensitive: Requires specific tactical conditions to shine. Medium risk profile.
System-Dependent: Relies heavily on structure or coach’s scheme. Risky outside setup.
System-Creation: Output fabricated by system/role. Very high transfer risk.
Transferability & Scalability
Glossary of Traits
Cognitive Traits: Press Resistance, Decision-Making Speed, Spatial Awareness
Technical Execution: Ball Security, Passing Variety, First Touch
Tactical Intelligence: Defensive Positioning, Transitional Awareness
Physical & Psychological: Duelling/Physical Presence, Mentality/Composure
League Scores (1–10)
Premier League → 6/10
Technically sound but lacks the top-end explosiveness for repeat transitions. Fits only in possession-heavy systems with strong rest defense.
La Liga → 8/10
Excellent match for Spain’s slower rhythm and positional play. Calm under pressure and composed in tight spaces.
Bundesliga → 7/10
Athletic enough to survive transitions but not built for end-to-end tempo. Best suited to balanced mid-block teams.
Serie A → 8/10
Tactical discipline and duel timing fit Serie A’s defensive demands. Strong in structure, measured going forward.
Ligue 1 → 7/10
Technically secure but could be stretched by pure athletes. Would need protection behind when advancing.
Eredivisie → 9/10
His best fit. The league’s emphasis on buildup, inversion, and tempo control perfectly aligns with his game.
Generic Trait Scale Glossary (1–10)
1 – Deficient: Consistently below professional standard. Major liability when tested in this area.
3 – Weak: Shows glimpses but unreliable. Can function in low-pressure moments but often exposed.
5 – Functional: Meets baseline professional competency. Adequate in most situations but not a strength.
7 – Strong: Above average for the level. Reliable, impactful, and holds up across different contexts.
10 – Elite: Defines games at the highest level. Exceptional, rare, and scalable to top competitions.
Projection & Risk Assessment
🔧 1. Development Risk
How likely is this player to not reach their expected technical, physical, or tactical potential?
| Score | Meaning | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Minimal Risk) | Already playing at high level for age; consistent starter; no major injury history; strong learning curve | >2000 senior mins/year, stable club, shows tactical discipline |
| 2 (Low) | Consistent developmental pathway, maybe small injury concern or plateauing at times | U21 mins + upward trajectory, mentally mature |
| 3 (Medium) | Decent base but red flags exist (inconsistency, stalling, low-level environment, minutes managed) | Bench role or reserves, decent but stagnant tools |
| 4 (High) | Poor development history, low minutes, injuries, miscast in current role, maturity questions | Bounces clubs, repeated injuries, no U21/first team pathway |
| 5 (Extreme) | Almost no evidence of upward curve, physical regression or consistent injuries; major red flag | Hasn’t played >500 mins in a season, out of favor at multiple clubs |
💰 3. Market Risk
How risky is this player from a valuation perspective (age, hype, exposure, volatility, transfer context)?
| Score | Meaning | Indicators | 1 (Minimal Risk) | Under-the-radar gem, low price, high upside | Cheap buy from under-scouted market (e.g., Balkans, Nordics) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (Low) | Reasonable valuation for age/potential, not overhyped | Good fit financially, no major bidding war |
| 3 (Medium) | Slightly inflated due to club, media, or agent | Plays at high-visibility club, small overpay risk |
| 4 (High) | Overpriced or being shopped aggressively | Club actively pushing sale, no market bidding pressure |
| 5 (Extreme) | Big fee required and no guarantee of resale | Already failed at bigger club, high wage profile, agent-driven |
🧠 2. Psychological Risk
How much uncertainty exists around mentality, focus, motivation, and adaptability?
| Score | Meaning | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Minimal Risk) | Mature beyond years, proven adaptability, team-first attitude | No off-field drama, thrives under pressure, self-regulating |
| 2 (Low) | Good profile, small worries about competitiveness or emotionality | May need mentorship but highly coachable |
| 3 (Medium) | Sometimes drifts, hot-and-cold, needs structure | Prone to coasting in weaker environments |
| 4 (High) | Struggles with adversity, questionable attitude, arrogance or insecurity | Off-field incidents, doesn’t respond to tactical feedback |
| 5 (Extreme) | Actively sabotages growth. Ego-driven, mentally erratic, disciplinary issues | Known locker room problem, multiple coach/club clashes |
🧩 4. Systemic Risk
How heavily does this player rely on a specific system or role to succeed?
| Score | Meaning | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Minimal Risk) | Plays reliably across systems and role types | Press-resistant, strong spatial awareness, tactically flexible |
| 2 (Low) | Better in some setups but still contributes in multiple roles | Slight drop in output outside ideal role | 3 (Medium) | Clearly has a “best system” and drops off elsewhere | Needs possession-based system or double pivot partner |
| 4 (High) | Struggles when not in exact tactical blueprint | Lost without pressing cues, or weak in non-transition games |
| 5 (Extreme) | Unusable outside of a niche structure | Cannot press, cannot hold, cannot rotate positions |
Summary
Verdict Statement:
An intelligent, technically clean fullback who plays with maturity well beyond his age. Borza blends composure, versatility, and high football IQ, projecting as a future-ready modern left back.
Good/Bad Split
Good:
Elite technical foundation and press composure for his age.
Excellent balance between defensive reliability and offensive timing.
Mentally advanced. Looks coachable, calm, and rarely flustered.
Bad:
Still developing upper-body strength and top-end recovery pace.
Can become overly conservative under sustained pressing.
Injury history (minor foot issue) worth tracking long term.
B.A.S.E. Potential Rating:
8/10: ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️
Projection: Starter at top-5 league or strong European club. Contributes at Champions League level, though not the central figure.