# Sandro Tonali — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> Dubbed the 'new Pirlo', Tonali is a complete midfielder who can dictate play, tackle, and drive forward. His ban tested his character.

**Country:** Italy 🇮🇹  
**Club:** Newcastle United  
**Position:** Central Midfield (Midfielder)  
**Squad number:** 8  
**Age:** 26  
**Height:** 181 cm   **Weight:** 70 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $45M  
**Overall rating:** 83/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 25
- **International goals:** 4
- **International assists:** 5

**World Cup history:** 2022: Did not qualify | 2026: Italy's midfield engine

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 72
- **Shooting:** 68
- **Passing:** 80
- **Dribbling:** 78
- **Defending:** 78
- **Physical:** 76

## Major Achievements

- Serie A Champion 2022 (Milan)
- Brescia prodigy
- Newcastle regular

## Career Highlights

- Serie A title with Milan
- Newcastle move
- Italy's midfield future

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*