CB
Essien Bassey
CB · Defender · Complete defender
19y·🇳🇱Netherlands
Apps23
Min1,297
G0P0
A4P97
xG0.0P0
xA3.3P97
Rating6.90
Form
LLW
Strong sampleProspect (≤23)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.59
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.21
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.8
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.55.9%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.4
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.3.28
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.19
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.82%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.79
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.6
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.8
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.12
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Defender · Complete defender
An aggressive defender who excels in ground duels and tackling situations. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back. Development note: at 19, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
elite tackleselite xaelite assistsoutstanding key passeslimited xglimited goals
A high-upside young defender with clear strengths to develop further.