Pedro Porro - Sporting’s modern day fullback

Pedro Porro, a 23-year-old wing-back for Sporting CP in Portugal, originally joined the team on loan in the 20/21 season, but Sporting last year activated the release clause of 7.5 million euros.

One of Europe's top wingbacks is Pedro Porro. Since signing, he has earned multiple player man of the match and player of the month accolades and has consistently been named in the team of the season. In Ruben Amorim's 343 system, Pedro Porro is a dynamic attacking wing-back who is asked to exploit the opponent's defence and test the backline with crosses into the box. Pedro Porro has had a very successful season thus far, recording 3.53 progressive passes per 90, 1.66 completed dribbles per 90, 4.23 shot-creating actions per 90, and 2.20 critical passes per 90. In the last season, Pedro Porro averaged more penalty area entries per 90 minutes than any other player in his position with at least 500 minutes played. He is also excellent at carrying the ball.

Pedro Porro performs admirably on defence as well. He makes 1.18 tackles per 90, 1.18 interceptions per 90, and 1.23 ball blocks per 90. He also recovers 5.35 balls per 90.

One of Sporting's most important players, he is essential to Ruben Amorim's team. A fantastic example of Pedro Porro's attacking danger was against high-flying, recently promoted Casa Pia, who they trailed 1-0 at the half but defeated 3-1 owing to some excellent forward play from Pedro Porro. In this match, Pedro Porro earned himself an assist, three vital passes, 82.5 accurate passes, and two attempts on goal.

Pedro Porro's directness, speed, and incredible ball skills are his best attributes. Pedro Porro's excellent ability to beat a man, another prime illustration of his outstanding qualities is his ability to deliver a precise cross onto sporting forward Paulinho.

He also provides the team with a lot of width, which enables Sporting to switch the ball and advance the ball forward by avoiding immediate pressure from the opposition. By doing this, Sporting will take advantage of space on the far side of the pitch.

Being good with his left foot, one of Pedro Porro's distinctive qualities is vital since it allows him to play it inside if the opponent isn’t allowing him to run on the outside or simply attempt a shot.

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Wherever Pedro Porro goes, I'm confident he'll succeed as he did in Portugal.