Arthur Atta is undoubtedly one of Udinese's key threats. Standing at 189 cm tall, he looks like your typical defensive midfielder: big, strong and seemingly heavy. Yet his movement is surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable.
The Frenchman is the prototype modern midfielder, combining an impressive physicality with excellent technical skills, making him an incredibly versatile player. Out of possession, his size helps him dominate vast areas of the pitch, but when he gets on the ball, he is the perfect link between midfield and attack as he pushes up into the final third in support of the strikers.
His tactical versatility means he thrives both in a box-to-box role in a 3-5-2 and on the left wing in a 3-4-2-1, where he has the freedom to express his talent. Indeed his dribbling ability is perhaps his most astonishing quality, as he moves so gracefully despite his build. With his impeccable first touch into space and agility in close quarters, he is able to easily escape his marker.
With his ability to turn a physical duel into an unpredictable break forward, Atta is one of the tactical conundrums the Fiorentina rear guard will need to solve on Monday night. He is a modern attacking midfielder with the burst of pace and the vision to dictate Udinese's play and turn the match.
