Carlos Soler Scout Report At Valencia 2021/2022 – Is The Spaniard Ready For A Step Up To Better Side? – Player Analysis

Who Is Carlos Soler?

Carlos Soler is on the cusp of a big career move.

A born Valencian, Soler has spent his entire professional life at ‘Los Che’.

Now 25 years old, the midfielder has become vital to the Valencia team, and his performances are attracting the attention of some big hitters.

Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are all allegedly in the race for his signature.

But Soler’s case is a strange one.

Despite his high-profile suitors and recent call-ups for the Spanish national team, he’s by no means an obvious star.

Even in a Valencia side that has laboured in La Liga, he hasn’t always been a stand-out performer.

The question is simple: is Soler ready for a step up in quality?

In this scout report, we’ll answer with an in-depth tactical analysis of Carlos Soler.

His role, his strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately, his value to his future team.

Let’s start with an analysis of his role and position.

Carlos Soler Style Of Play & Position

The paradox of Carlos Soler is that, for his club and country, he plays in two vastly different systems.

Broadly an attacking midfielder, his game is based on his ability to contribute to decisive actions.

Particularly through his excellent passing range, attacking movement and outstanding dead-ball delivery.

For Valencia, these attributes are exploited in moments.

José Bordalás tactics were possibly the most brazen in La Liga, shunning any idea of possession and control.

Player positioning is chaotic and unrefined.

In this side, like every other Valencia forward, Soler is on the fringes of the game, waiting for the ball to break around the edge of the box, where he can deliver a decisive pass or shot.

Here is where Soler tries to operate, between the lines, with running options ahead of him.

However, because of the inconsistency of Valencia’s system, Soler’s position has also been inconsistent.

Sometimes a central midfielder, other times playing on the right of a 4-4-2, or an attacking midfield role in a 4-2-3-1.