Igor de Barros Farias Scouting Report
Igor de Barros Farias
| Date of Birth: | September 1, 2010 | ||||
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| Height: | 1.84 cm | ||||
| Weight: | 75 kg | ||||
| Academy: | Orix Academy – Vancouver, Canada | ||||
| Rank: | #1 Rated Player in the Academy | ||||
| Positions: | Centre Midfielder (#6/#8), Centre Back (#4/#5) | ||||
| Footedness: | Left Foot | ||||
| Scout: | Ray Goldenchild | ||||
| Report Date: | December 9, 2025 | ||||
Player Overview
Igor Farias is the premier prospect of Orix Academy, demonstrating elite qualities in both central midfield and centre back roles.
His blend of technical precision, physical dominance, and tactical excellence sets him apart as one of the most advanced players in his age group in Western Canada.
Igor’s consistency, leadership qualities, and football intelligence give him a clear trajectory toward high-level university programs, professional academies, or elite competitive environments.
His blend of technical precision, physical dominance, and tactical excellence sets him apart as one of the most advanced players in his age group in Western Canada.
Igor’s consistency, leadership qualities, and football intelligence give him a clear trajectory toward high-level university programs, professional academies, or elite competitive environments.
Technical Profile
Passing
- Short Passing: Near 100% accuracy; consistently secure under pressure.
- Long Passing: Above 90% accuracy; distributes with precision, range, and confidence.
Dribbling
- Excellent close control and balance. Efficient dribbler who advances play purposefully and safely.
- Strong carrying ability in midfield and reliable composure as a ball-playing defender.
Ball Striking / Power
- Generates powerful, clean strikes with both driven passes and long-range shots.
- Uses strength effectively in challenges and defensive clearing actions.
Physical Profile
- Speed: Fast acceleration with strong recovery speed—valuable in both midfield and defensive roles.
- Stamina: Exceptional endurance; able to sustain intensity throughout the match.
- Strength: Dominant in physical duels. Excellent shielding and resistance to pressure.
Maintains balance and stability in contact situations. - Overall Fitness: High-level athletic conditioning; consistent performance regardless of match tempo.
Tactical & Mental Profile
- Tactical Intelligence: Exceptional positional awareness as both a midfielder and defender.
Reads pressing triggers and off-ball movement early. Understands tempo control and game management. - Reading the Game: Elite anticipation ability. Identifies opportunities and threats before opponents react.
- Decision Making: Mature, composed, and reliable with possession. Takes efficient, low-risk decisions in critical moments.
Shows strong emotional composure for his age.
Overall Projection
Igor is an elite multi-positional prospect capable of excelling at the #6, #8, #4, or #5 roles. His technical mastery, physical attributes, and tactical intelligence position him as one of the strongest young prospects in the region.
Igor projects as a high-level university recruit, a strong candidate for professional academy integration, and a player with long-term professional potential.
Igor projects as a high-level university recruit, a strong candidate for professional academy integration, and a player with long-term professional potential.
