CB
Espen Ruud
CB · Defender · Centre-back
41y·🇳🇴Norway·182cm
Apps21
Min1,454
G0
A2
xG0.0
xA1.6
Rating6.86
Strong sampleVeteran (35+)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.23
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.8
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.6
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.47.9%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.2
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.1.64
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.23
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.59
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.15
Radar
vs. Defenders across domestic leagues, 2024/25
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Role Suitability
Ball-Playing Defender
Stopper
Sweeper