Doni Arifi (2002)
Defensive Midfielder • Ilves Tampere | Veikkausliiga, Finland
Summary
🧠 Natural holding midfielder ideally suited to the central role in a 4-3-3
🎯 High-volume, high-accuracy passer with strong distribution from deep
💥 Powerful left foot and good technical quality
💪 195 cm, physically strong and a capable ball winner
🔄 Has the tools to operate as a ball-playing centre-back, but his best role is as a No.6
📊 3 goals + 3 assists in 23 matches
Video Scout Profile
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Doni Arifi is a Finnish-Kosovan defensive midfielder who had previously represented Kosovo at U21 level before switching to Finland. At 195 cm, he has an imposing physical profile, while also appearing relatively quick for his size.
He is a natural holding midfielder and fits particularly well as the central midfielder at the base of a 4-3-3. It is a specialised role that is difficult to fill well, and Arifi possesses many of the qualities required for it.
The comparison to Ole Selnæs is a genuine one in terms of playing style, while his size and physical qualities also bring some elements associated with Sander Berge. Arifi is left-footed and has tremendous power in that foot, while his passing volume and completion rate are exceptionally high for his level.
He is a good ball winner and technically strong, with the kind of assured close control often associated with players developed in the Balkans. His combination of technique, physicality and distribution allows him to contribute both in possession and when breaking up opposition attacks.
Arifi also has the attributes to develop into a ball-playing centre-back, but his best role is as a No.6 where his passing range, physical presence and ability to control the tempo can have the greatest influence.
At the report date, he had recorded 3 goals and 3 assists in 23 matches. He had also received 8 yellow cards, including one second-yellow dismissal.
Structured player data
Player facts
- Nationality
- 🇫🇮 Finland · 🇽🇰 Kosovo
- Date of birth
- 11/04/2002 ()
- Height
- 195 cm
- Dominant foot
- Left
- Positions
- 1 Defensive Midfielder Centre 2 Centre-Back Centre
Signature Shorts
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