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Sadio Virtanen
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #25 Open to Offers Professional · 1st division

Sadio Virtanen

📍 Costa Rica · 🎂 24 yrs · 🛡️ LOSC Lille (Lille) · 🏆 Ligue 1 · 💶 €6.4M
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

LOSC Lille

Lille, France

Ligue 1 · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Arsenal FC England · Premier League · Elite
  • Vissel Kobe Japan · J1 League · Professional

Player Bio

Sadio Virtanen is a right-footed defensive midfielder at LOSC Lille (Lille). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace84
Shooting78
Passing92
Dribbling89
Defending92
Physical95

Player radar

Pace 84 Shooting 78 Passing 92 Dribbling 89 Defending 92 Physical 95

AI Profile Rating

92

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace84
Shooting78
Passing92
Dribbling89
Defending92
Physical95

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.13
Assists / 900.00
G+A2

📈 Market value trend

Now €6.4M
€2.3M 2021 €3.3M 2022 €4.2M 2023 €5.1M 2024 €6.4M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    LOSC Lille19 apps · 2 goals
  • 2023–24
    LOSC Lille II13 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€6.4m ↑ €1.19m
Foot
Right
Height
185 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 LOSC Lille II → LOSC Lille Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → LOSC Lille II €2.56m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 19, 2026

Full report
Performance score
89
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
19% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Passing.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 92).
  • Performance metrics exceed Defensive Midfielder average by 7 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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