CB
Stephen Welsh
CB · Defender · Reading defender
25y·🏴Scotland·188cm
Apps22
Min1,866
G1P70
A1P69
xG0.9P68
xA0.8P68
Rating7.25
Strong sampleEmerging (24–26)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.21
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.35
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.56.7%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.1
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.0.82
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.5
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.91%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.166
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.5
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Defender · Reading defender
A positionally intelligent defender who reads the game to intercept passes. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back.
outstanding pass accuracystrong interceptionslimited tackleslimited shots
A specialist defender with clear strengths but notable gaps in the profile.
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