Douglas Owusu
Full Name: Douglas Owusu
Date of Birth: April 10, 2006
Nationality: Ghanian 🇬🇭
Current Club: FK Radnik Surdulica
League: Super liga Srbije
Contract Expiry: June 30, 2027
Current MV: 700k
Preferred Foot: Left
Height / Weight: 1.8M
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Role: Inside Forward
Behaviors
On-Ball Behavior:
Attacks defenders directly. Actively looks to isolate his marker and drive at them, especially in wide areas. Comfortable engaging defenders repeatedly rather than recycling possession.
Keeps the ball on a string. Maintains very tight control while dribbling, rarely letting the ball travel far from his feet. Prioritizes control and balance over pushing the ball into space.
Cuts inside to shoot. Strong preference for receiving on the left and driving inward onto his stronger foot. Looks for shooting lanes early rather than drifting wide to cross.
Shoots frequently and confidently. Will pull the trigger from a variety of distances and angles without hesitation. Favors far-post finishes and does not need a perfect setup to attempt a shot.
Decision outcome varies. In similar situations, may choose to dribble, shoot, or pass without a consistent pattern. The playmaking option exists, but is not always selected or committed to.
Struggles when boxed in physically. Less effective when defenders get tight and goal-side, particularly when required to shield or roll opponents without momentum.
Off-Ball Behavior:
Explodes forward in transition. Immediate forward runs upon ball recovery, looking to attack space aggressively. One of the first players to sprint into attacking lanes.
Seeks 1v1s through movement. Positions himself to receive early and wide in transition to create isolation opportunities against recovering defenders.
High defensive willingness. Tracks back quickly, recovers into shape with urgency, and shows real effort in defensive phases.
Presses with intensity. Actively closes down opponents and engages defensively rather than jogging through press phases.
Relies on momentum rather than strength. Off the ball, avoids prolonged physical wrestling and instead looks to attack space before defenders can set their feet.
Player DNA — Douglas Owusu
Pure Traits 🟢 Will Travel
- Explosive acceleration. Elite first-step burst and separation over short distances. Immediately gains advantage when attacking space, particularly in transition.
- 1v1 dribbling ability. Extremely difficult to contain in isolation. Keeps the ball tight to his body, using agility and balance to destabilize defenders.
- Direct attacking intent. Naturally vertical profile. Looks to advance play aggressively rather than recycle possession.
System Traits 🔴 Environment Dependent
- Chance creation for others. Playmaking bag exists, but expression fluctuates with role freedom. More effective when not tasked with consistent orchestration.
- Settled-possession impact. Influence drops against compact blocks when asked to operate patiently or hold width for long spells.
Context-Enhanced Traits 🟡 Situation Dependent
- Dribbling volume & success. Most dominant in open, transition-heavy matches where defenders are isolated.
- Shot output. Very willing shooter; volume looks more effective in looser defensive environments, with efficiency fluctuating by defensive quality.
Exposed Traits ⚫ Will Be Targeted
- Decision consistency in the final third. Similar situations can lead to different choices (dribble, shoot, pass) without a clear hierarchy, creating volatility.
- Physical duels when boxed in. Light frame struggles when defenders get tight and goal-side; effectiveness drops without momentum.
Athletic Profile
- Acceleration: Elite — instant burst, short-distance separation is a defining weapon.
- Endurance: Strong engine — maintains intensity, particularly in defensive phases.
- Strength: Weak — light frame can be overpowered in sustained contact.
- Agility: Twitchy — sharp directional changes with excellent balance.
Cognitive Profile
- Decision speed: Inconsistent — fast when instinctive, slower when multiple options present.
- Risk profile: Aggressive — prefers action over control, comfortable taking responsibility.
- Spatial awareness: Good — strong in transition and isolation, average in settled play.
- Adaptability: Rhythm-dependent — effectiveness rises with confidence and flow.
Psychological Markers
- Big game performance: Stable confidence — mentality holds, outcomes fluctuate.
- Mistake reaction: Resilient — continues to demand the ball after errors.
- Consistency: Streaky — impact arrives in bursts rather than sustained control.
- Competitive mentality: Fighter — embraces duels, presses willingly, seeks involvement.
Development Priorities
- Decision hierarchy in final third. Reducing volatility increases end-product reliability.
- Physical robustness. Improves effectiveness when boxed in and against stronger defenders.
- Playmaking consistency. Turning occasional vision into repeatable output raises ceiling.
Travel Readiness Score: 6 / 10
- Foundation of transferable traits exists, but success is highly system-dependent. Can thrive in the right environment and struggle significantly in the wrong one.
Transferability & Scalability
Glossary of Traits
Cognitive Traits: Off-Ball Movement,
Decision-Making in Final Third, Spatial Awareness
Technical Execution: First Touch
Finishing Range, 1v1 Dribbling, Link-Up Play
Tactical Intelligence: Defensive Work Rate
Physical & Psychological: Explosiveness,
Mentality
League Scores (1–10)
Premier League → 4/10
His explosiveness and directness translate, but decision volatility and lack of physical robustness would be punished quickly. Viable only in very specific counter-attacking roles.
La Liga → 5/10
Technical environment suits his dribbling, but slower tempo and compact blocks expose his inconsistency and limited off-ball patience. Works situationally, not week-to-week yet.
Bundesliga → 7/10
Transition-heavy play, wide isolations, and vertical attacks amplify his acceleration and 1v1 threat. Physical duels add some risk, but his strengths show clearly here.
Serie A → 5/10
Tactical structure limits his freedom to attack instinctively, and decision hesitation is punished in tight spaces. Needs a very defined role to survive.
Ligue 1 → 6.5/10
Athletic pace and isolation opportunities suit him, but physical contact and defensive intensity challenge his light frame. Impact likely streaky.
Eredivisie → 8/10
Open games, high transitions, and frequent 1v1s maximize his explosiveness and confidence. Best environment for sharpening decision-making without suppressing strengths.
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:
A high-variance, high-threat inside forward whose game is built on explosiveness, 1 v 1 dominance, and a shoot-first mentality. He consistently creates danger through individual action, but his ceiling will be defined by whether his decision-making and end-product stabilize.
Good/Bad Split
Good:
Elite acceleration and agility; constant 1v1 separation threat
Left-footed inside forward with genuine shooting danger from multiple zones
Strong defensive work rate and immediate transition intensity
Bad:
Finishing output inconsistent relative to shot volume
Decision-making fluctuates in identical situations (pass vs dribble vs shot)
Can struggle when physically boxed in by stronger defenders
B.A.S.E. Potential Rating -
7/10: ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️
Projection: Regular starter at top-division level. Consistent, trustworthy, but not someone who raises the ceiling of an elite side.