Position: Midfielder (CDM / CM / CAM)
Club: Hettange Grande
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Rayhan Bataineh is a technically gifted, intelligent midfielder who brings control and structure to possession. He receives on the half-turn, scans early, and uses his first touch to create time in tight spaces. Comfortable as a CDM, CM, or CAM, he adapts to match demands — stabilizing rhythm when needed or accelerating play when openings appear.

Rayhan plays with clarity and precision. He breaks lines through firm vertical passes, disguises bounce combinations to free third-man runners, and switches play cleanly to the weak side. From deeper roles he drops alongside defenders to support buildup; higher up he occupies pockets between lines and releases runners early. His balance, clean touch, and efficient decision-making allow him to handle pressure without losing control.

He defends with anticipation rather than force. Rayhan screens lanes intelligently, presses on cues, and counterpresses quickly after loss to slow transitions. While not dominant aerially, he compensates with strong positioning, timing, and second-ball awareness. His short-distance agility helps him stay active and competitive through the full 90 minutes.

Rayhan’s close control and economy of touches are defining traits. He manipulates tight spaces with minimal movement, maintains excellent body orientation when receiving, and consistently plays clean, purposeful passes. His first touch sets up the next action, and he executes one- and two-touch combinations at tempo. His distribution is varied — vertical splits, disguised layoffs, clipped diagonals, and structured buildup play.

Compact, agile, and balanced under pressure. His low center of gravity gives him stability when turning, shielding, or receiving in tight areas. He accelerates quickly over short distances, helping him escape pressure and recover defensively. Despite a smaller frame, he competes effectively through timing, angle management, and intelligent use of his body.

Rayhan Bataineh is a technically refined, tactically intelligent midfielder suited to possession-oriented teams that value control, structure, and rhythm. He can operate as a single pivot in buildup, as an interior linking phases, or as a 10 finding pockets and releasing runners. With continued gains in functional strength and shooting range, his profile expands even further — but his current qualities already elevate the technical standard of any midfield unit.

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