A left-sided centre-back with excellent positioning and a left foot that lets him progress play through the half-spaces—the sort of defender who makes the simple pass look natural and breaks lines without fanfare. His reading of the game remains sharp, and he's genuinely comfortable on the ball in build-up play, which explains why a club like Qatar SC would want him. The problem is durability and explosive athleticism; he's lost a yard or two since his PSG peak, and against a truly dynamic forward he can get caught between committing and retreating, leaving gaps. Fine player for a Gulf league, useful in a back three, but don't mistake experience and intelligence for the elite defensive recovery he once had.