Thiago Maia

AI Scouting Report

Maia is the metronomic heartbeat of a Tier C side who somehow manages to combine the volume of a deep-lying playmaker with the physical bite of a dedicated enforcer. Averaging 67.5 passes per 90, he ranks in the top 5% of Serie A midfielders for involvement, yet he isn't just padding stats with lateral safety; his 11.25 passes into the final third suggest a verticality that most defensive anchors lack. While his 86.9% accuracy is impressive, the real story lies in his aerial dominance, winning 1.76 headers per 90—a top 5% output that makes him a statistical unicorn for his height. Counterintuitively, despite his high press intensity (top 10%), he is not a progressive carrier, preferring to move the ball via his elite vision rather than his feet.