CB
Rowan Besselink
CB · Defender · Reading defender
21y·🇳🇱Netherlands
Apps24
Min2,136
G1P69
A3P88
xG0.9P70
xA2.5P86
Rating7.21
Form
WLWDW
Strong sampleProspect (≤23)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.33
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.32
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.32
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.60.1%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.15
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.89%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.178
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.9
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.13
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.25
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Defender · Reading defender
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back. Development note: at 21, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
elite blocksoutstanding pass accuracystrong assistsstrong xa
A high-upside young defender with clear strengths to develop further.
Role Suitability