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Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick off the mark, good enough to recover as a covering right-back. (conf 0.7)
Solid pace for a centre-back, though not a burner in open sprints. (conf 0.65)
Comfortable turning and adjusting body shape under pressure in tight areas. (conf 0.7)
Copes well with the demands of playing hybrid right-back under Arteta. (conf 0.65)
Control
Clean, secure control that lets him play out from the back under pressure. (conf 0.7)
Confident carrying the ball out of defense into midfield space. (conf 0.65)
Uses his frame reasonably to protect the ball against onrushing forwards. (conf 0.6)
Tidy but unspectacular technique when driving longer passes or clearances. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Reliable in possession, comfortable rotating with midfielders in build-up. (conf 0.75)
Capable of switching play though not a standout range passer. (conf 0.6)
Serviceable delivery from the right but not a primary creative outlet. (conf 0.55)
Reads passing lanes well enough to progress play from deep positions. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Rarely involved in the final third as a shot-taker, minimal end product. (conf 0.5)
Limited sample of attacking output given his defensive-first role. (conf 0.45)
Intelligent overlapping runs when deployed as an auxiliary right-back. (conf 0.55)
Not a set-piece taker within Arsenal's hierarchy. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competent in the air for his size, wins a fair share of duels at both boxes. (conf 0.65)
Well-timed tackling and strong recovery defending in one-on-ones. (conf 0.7)
Defense
Engages actively in Arsenal's coordinated high press from the back line. (conf 0.6)
Smart interceptions reading the game a step ahead of attackers. (conf 0.65)
Disciplined shape and spacing, rarely caught badly out of position. (conf 0.7)
Mental
Calm under pressure playing out from tight areas near his own box. (conf 0.7)
Generally sound choices on when to step, cover, or release the ball. (conf 0.65)
Diligent two-way effort covering both flank and central duties. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Has missed stretches with injury and personal absences in recent seasons. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Established Premier League performer now past his developmental ceiling. (conf 0.6)
Well-known Premier League defender and full England international. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ben White is a versatile English defender who has become a key figure for Arsenal, primarily operating as a hybrid right-back who tucks infield to form a back three in possession. Comfortable at both centre-back and right-back, he combines composed distribution and ball-carrying with disciplined, intelligent defending rather than physical dominance. His tactical flexibility under Mikel Arteta has made him a trusted, if understated, presence in a title-chasing Arsenal side.
Moved from Brighton to Arsenal in a big-money deal in the summer of 2021.
Part of England's Euro 2020 squad and has earned senior caps under Southgate.
Reinvented himself under Mikel Arteta as an inverted right-back who steps into midfield.