Brecht Dejaegere

Burst has faded at 35; relies on reading the game instead. (conf 0.5)

Not quick over distance any more, and plays within that. (conf 0.5)

Low centre of gravity gives good balance and turning ability. (conf 0.5)

Still plays heavy midfield minutes, though managed at his age. (conf 0.5)

Technically polished receiver, comfortable with a first touch under pressure. (conf 0.5)

Escapes pressure with short carries and sharp turns. (conf 0.5)

Positions his body well despite lacking size. (conf 0.5)

Clean striker of the ball, strong for medium-range efforts. (conf 0.5)

Tidy, tempo-setting short passer; a core midfield skill. (conf 0.5)

Can switch play and spread the ball from deep. (conf 0.5)

Capable deliveries when pushed wide, though not central to his game. (conf 0.5)

Reads runners well for a veteran deep-lying playmaker. (conf 0.5)

Chips in with goals, which is not his main job. (conf 0.5)

Picks his moments to shoot from outside the box. (conf 0.5)

Times late runs into the box occasionally. (conf 0.5)

Competent striker of dead balls and long shots. (conf 0.5)

Short, so rarely wins headers against bigger opponents. (conf 0.5)

Wins his share through timing and positioning, not size. (conf 0.5)

Presses with discipline, though he conserves energy. (conf 0.5)

Reads passes well and picks up loose balls in front of the defence. (conf 0.5)

Experienced at screening and covering central lanes. (conf 0.5)

Calm on the ball thanks to years in Belgium, France and MLS. (conf 0.5)

Makes mature, low-risk choices from a long career. (conf 0.5)

Dependable effort and steady contribution in both phases. (conf 0.5)

Long career of regular appearances; no major recent record found. (conf 0.3)

At 35, ceiling is his present level and slow decline is likely. (conf 0.55)

Former Belgian champion with Gent and a Toulouse captain. (conf 0.55)