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Cheikh Watanabe
LB · Left Back #7 Under Contract Elite · Top tier

Cheikh Watanabe

📍 England · 🎂 18 yrs · 🛡️ Manchester City (Manchester) · 🏆 Premier League · 💶 €10.9m
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Manchester City

Manchester, England

Premier League · Elite · Top tier

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • FC Barcelona Spain · La Liga · Elite
  • Borussia Dortmund Germany · Bundesliga · Elite
  • Juventus Italy · Serie A · Elite

Player Bio

Cheikh Watanabe is a right-footed left back at Manchester City (Manchester). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace98
Shooting78
Passing90
Dribbling91
Defending90
Physical93

Player radar

Pace 98 Shooting 78 Passing 90 Dribbling 91 Defending 90 Physical 93

AI Profile Rating

94

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace98
Shooting78
Passing90
Dribbling91
Defending90
Physical93

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.00
Assists / 900.40
G+A8

📈 Market value trend

Now €10.9M
€3.9M 2021 €5.5M 2022 €7M 2023 €8.7M 2024 €10.9M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Manchester City29 apps · 0 goals
  • 2023–24
    Manchester City II23 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€10.9m ↑ €1.47m
Foot
Right
Height
179 cm
Agent
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 Manchester City II → Manchester City Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → Manchester City II €4.36m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 16, 2026

Full report
Performance score
92
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Passing.
  • Strong fit for Left Back role (fit score 94).
  • Performance metrics exceed Left Back average by 10 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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