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osition: Second Striker / Right Winger Preferred Foot: Left Height: 1.80 m Nationality: Albanian / Passport: Italian Date of Birth: February 26, 2005 Place of Birth: Rimini, Italy Current Status: Free Agent (No Training Compensation) https://www.transfermarkt.com/malvin-zeka/profil/spieler/1184603 Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coV6yote0wU Tactical Overview Primary Roles: ● Second Striker (SS): Operates just behind the main striker, exploiting pockets of space, linking midfield and attack, and making late runs into the box. ● Right Winger (RW): Inverted wide attacker, using his dominant left foot to cut inside, shoot, or play incisive through balls. Secondary Capabilities: ● Can be deployed in a front three or as a wide playmaker in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. ● Shows adaptability in pressing systems, with quick directional changes and willingness to track back. Technical and Tactical Attributes Attribute Rating (out of 10) Notes Dribbling 8.0 Quick feet, strong 1v1 ability, excels in tight spaces. Finishing 7.5 Calm in front of goal, confident left-footed strike. Passing/Vision 7.0 Sees and executes sharp through balls; good link-up play. Off-the-ball Movement 8.0 Intelligent runs between the lines and behind defenders. Pace & Agility 8.0 Fast over short bursts, excellent body control. Crossing 6.5 Effective when cutting in; needs more consistency from wide areas. Pressing / Work Rate 7.5 Proactive in pressing; reads opponent transitions well. ● Academy Background: Developed in the youth academy of SS Lazio, known for producing tactically disciplined and technically sound players. ● Mentality: Mature beyond his years; showed competitive temperament in his UEFA Conference League debut with Tre Penne against Floriana FC (Summer 2024). ● Versatility: Equally effective centrally or on the right flank. Can function as a mobile forward or creator. International & European Experience ● Dual Nationality: Eligible for Albania and Italy – potentially valuable for national team selection and squad registration flexibility (EU passport). ● UEFA Conference League Exposure: Debuted in European competition at age 19 – an important marker of early-stage high-level experience. Market Status ● Current Club: Free Agent ● Training Compensation: None due – valuable for clubs seeking low-risk, high-upside talent acquisition. ● Transfer Flexibility: Can be signed immediately; eligible for trials and short-term contracts. Ideal Fit ● Tactical Systems: ○ 4-2-3-1 (as SS or RW) ○ 4-3-3 (as RW or False 9) ○ 3-4-3 (as inside forward) ● Best Suited For: ○ Clubs in Serie C, Swiss, Scandinavian Leagues, or Belgian looking for affordable, developmental attacking options. ● Development Path: ○ Would benefit from a club with a structured development plan, regular first-team exposure, and attacking transition-based style.