Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Puskas Academy.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NB I | 29 | 0 | 5 | 1964 | 6.88 |
 Friendliesat Cape Verde Islands | 25 | 2 | 1 | 1804 | 6.73 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualificationat Cape Verde Islands | 5 | 0 | 0 | 258 | 6.6 |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 6.75 |
Scout report
L. Duarte is a 29-year-old central midfielder at Puskas Academy, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 5 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 26, top 27% of NB I central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 23.7, ranking 88th of 167 in the NB I. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter (66.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.15 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Duarte.
Judged on this season alone, Duarte graded 26 — a strong campaign that ranks top 27% of the 41 central midfielders in the NB I, on 0 goals, 5 assists and 2.154 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 26). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 24, 26th of 41 of the 41 central midfielders in the NB I. At 29 Duarte is in his prime years, and a market index of 2.8 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Puskas Academy finished 6th of 12 · a mid-table side
2.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 5 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 66.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.23 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 23.7, Duarte carries the 26th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the NB I of 41. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
