Emanuele Rao is an Italian striker/left-winger born on 28/03/2006 (19) in Rovereto. He is 181cm tall and weighs 75kg. He grew up playing football for Spal, was then acquired by Napoli, and joined Bari on loan. His natural position is left-winger in a 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 formation, but he also played as ”number 9” and in various games as a right wing.
From a physical standpoint, Emanuele Rao is a mesomorph with above-average height and a low centre of gravity. He already has quite a strong build and defined musculature. He has a good step frequency and is explosive and fast. The player also has excellent agility, balance, and coordination. He also has a great ball progression.
Emanuele Rao is a centre-forward/left-winger, and his preferred foot is his right, but he has to use his left foot more. The player has excellent basic technique, ball control, and dribbling. The Italian striker has a powerful shot and acrobatic skills, which have allowed him to score several goals from outside the penalty area or voleès. On the other hand, he must work on his header. The Italian player has good vision and understanding of the game, which allows him to play in several positions.
During the possession phase, Emanuele Rao loves playing on the centre-left side, cutting inside with dribbles, taking shots, and creating plays with teammates through lay-offs, one-two passes, outside-of-the-boot flicks, and assists. He also looks to get to the byline, thanks to his pace, to pick out his teammates in the box. On the other hand, sometimes he needs to carry the ball less and release it sooner.
During the non-possession phase, Emanuele Rao is very involved, defending energetically and pressing against opponents. He regains possession and uses both standing and sliding tackles. Thanks to his playing style, Emanuele Rao wins back possession.
From a mental standpoint, Emanuele Rao demonstrates a strong personality: he is not afraid to dribble past his opponent and make risky plays, and he makes suggestions to his teammates. He always brings aggressive pressing and does not pull back in the clashes. The player is very confident in his technical abilities, but sometimes tries to do it all on his own. His style of play and celebrations reveal a powerful bond and passion for the club.
Regarding the player's overall rating, Emanuele Rao seems to be an excellent prospect, excelling especially in technical skills, dribbling, playmaking, versatility, and finishing. On the other hand, the Italian player must work especially on his header and back-to-goal plays. A player with a similar profile in today's game is definitely Raspadori.
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From a physical standpoint, Emanuele Rao is a mesomorph with above-average height and a low centre of gravity. He already has quite a strong build and defined musculature. He has a good step frequency and is explosive and fast. The player also has excellent agility, balance, and coordination. He also has a great ball progression.
Emanuele Rao is a centre-forward/left-winger, and his preferred foot is his right, but he has to use his left foot more. The player has excellent basic technique, ball control, and dribbling. The Italian striker has a powerful shot and acrobatic skills, which have allowed him to score several goals from outside the penalty area or voleès. On the other hand, he must work on his header. The Italian player has good vision and understanding of the game, which allows him to play in several positions.
During the possession phase, Emanuele Rao loves playing on the centre-left side, cutting inside with dribbles, taking shots, and creating plays with teammates through lay-offs, one-two passes, outside-of-the-boot flicks, and assists. He also looks to get to the byline, thanks to his pace, to pick out his teammates in the box. On the other hand, sometimes he needs to carry the ball less and release it sooner.
During the non-possession phase, Emanuele Rao is very involved, defending energetically and pressing against opponents. He regains possession and uses both standing and sliding tackles. Thanks to his playing style, Emanuele Rao wins back possession.
From a mental standpoint, Emanuele Rao demonstrates a strong personality: he is not afraid to dribble past his opponent and make risky plays, and he makes suggestions to his teammates. He always brings aggressive pressing and does not pull back in the clashes. The player is very confident in his technical abilities, but sometimes tries to do it all on his own. His style of play and celebrations reveal a powerful bond and passion for the club.
Regarding the player's overall rating, Emanuele Rao seems to be an excellent prospect, excelling especially in technical skills, dribbling, playmaking, versatility, and finishing. On the other hand, the Italian player must work especially on his header and back-to-goal plays. A player with a similar profile in today's game is definitely Raspadori.
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