CB
Matthew Pennington
CB · Defender · Aerial defender
31y·🏴England
Apps23
Min1,928
G2P84
A0P0
xG1.8P84
xA0.0P0
Rating6.89
Form
LDLWW
Strong samplePrime (27–31)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.30
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.25
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.16
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.61.7%
Passing
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.12
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.66%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.102
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.2
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.3
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.21
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Defender · Aerial defender
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Distribution and progressive play are below average for the position.
strong xgstrong goalslimited assistslimited xa
A specialist defender with clear strengths but notable gaps in the profile.
Role Suitability