CB
Bert Johan Esselink
CB · Defender · Reading defender
26y·🇳🇱Netherlands
Apps19
Min1,525
G1P76
A0P0
xG0.9P75
xA0.0P0
Rating6.70
Form
WDDWL
Strong sampleEmerging (24–26)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.24
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.28
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.13
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.55.6%
Passing
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.4
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.77%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.86
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.1
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.1
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.14
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Defender · Reading defender
A positionally intelligent defender who reads the game to intercept passes. Distribution and progressive play are below average for the position.
strong interceptionslimited dribbleslimited assistslimited xa
A defender with limited standout metrics — context and system fit are critical.
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