Casper Nielsen

Modest burst, relies more on positioning than raw speed. (conf 0.5)

Not a quick mover; covers ground through anticipation instead. (conf 0.5)

Adequate turning and close-quarters mobility for a midfield anchor. (conf 0.5)

Reliable engine allowing him to shuttle box-to-box over 90 minutes. (conf 0.55)

Clean control under pressure typical of a composed Belgian top-flight midfielder. (conf 0.55)

Functional carrying ability but not a dribbler who beats men. (conf 0.5)

Uses frame well to protect the ball in midfield battles. (conf 0.5)

Can strike cleanly from distance when given the chance. (conf 0.5)

Tidy circulation and progressive passing from deep midfield. (conf 0.55)

Capable of switching play, part of his deep-lying playmaker profile. (conf 0.5)

Rarely a crosser given his central, deeper-lying role. (conf 0.45)

Good scanning habits that help him pick progressive passing lanes. (conf 0.55)

Occasional midfield goal threat but not a primary scorer. (conf 0.45)

Generally sensible about when to shoot from range. (conf 0.45)

Finds pockets of space to receive and recycle possession. (conf 0.5)

Not established as a regular dead-ball taker. (conf 0.4)

Competes adequately in the air for a central midfielder. (conf 0.45)

Combative in midfield tackles and physical confrontations. (conf 0.5)

Works hard to close down passing lanes in a mid-block system. (conf 0.5)

Reads danger and breaks up opposition attacks through interceptions. (conf 0.5)

Disciplined positioning as a screening presence in front of the back line. (conf 0.55)

Calm under pressure, rarely rattled in tight midfield exchanges. (conf 0.55)

Makes sound choices in possession, favoring low-risk progression. (conf 0.55)

Consistent effort covering ground for both phases of play. (conf 0.55)

No major injury history known, generally available for selection. (conf 0.45)

Established veteran in his early thirties with limited further upside. (conf 0.5)

Known within Belgian football but limited recognition beyond it. (conf 0.5)