Bilal Boutobba

Bilal Boutobba is a Bronze Utility player this season, offering flexibility rather than ownership of one attacking role. There are no career trophy wins on his record. His task is less about carrying a glamorous label and more about building a dependable, functional body of work.

Five appearances and 273 minutes remain a limited sample, but they reveal a clear strength. Dribbling drives his profile. Boutobba averages three dribbles per 90 minutes, completing more than half of those attempts and regularly drawing contact as he carries the ball towards defenders. That directness earns the DRIBBLER badge and gives his utility role a genuine point of difference. The end product is the concern. He has produced neither a goal nor an assist, while a steady stream of shots has failed to deliver a finish. The WASTEFUL badge is harsh but fair: he gets into positions to try his luck without making those moments count. His form has maintained a consistent level rather than swinging sharply. With reliability still emerging, the positive is that further minutes can provide a clearer test of whether the carrying threat translates into sustained influence.

Our verdict is straightforward. Boutobba becomes useful when his versatility is paired with brave forward carrying, but those runs need a cleaner final action. More shots alone are not the answer. Better selection, sharper execution and a reliable final pass would turn an interesting specialist trait into a complete contribution.