Dara O'Shea

Reasonable burst for a centre-back, rarely caught out in recovery runs. (conf 0.5)

Good recovery pace for defending a high line or covering at right-back. (conf 0.5)

Moves well enough for a defender who also covers wide areas. (conf 0.45)

Covers plenty of ground across a long league season. (conf 0.5)

Secure receiving when playing out from the back under pressure. (conf 0.45)

Carries the ball forward only occasionally; not a dribbler. (conf 0.45)

Uses a strong frame to hold off forwards when retrieving the ball. (conf 0.45)

Clean passing technique over distance but little shooting threat. (conf 0.4)

Tidy and safe in short build-up combinations from the back line. (conf 0.5)

Capable of switching play and finding runners with longer diagonals. (conf 0.45)

Rarely delivers from wide even when used at right-back. (conf 0.4)

Reads simple passing lanes more than he creates through the lines. (conf 0.4)

Contributes the odd set-piece goal but is no regular scoring threat. (conf 0.4)

Shoots rarely, mostly from close range at set pieces. (conf 0.35)

Times late runs into the box at attacking corners. (conf 0.4)

No known long-range or free-kick threat. (conf 0.35)

Strong in both boxes and a key strength of his defensive profile. (conf 0.55)

Wins one-on-one battles with solid tackling and timing. (conf 0.55)

Steps out to engage forwards when the defensive line pushes up. (conf 0.45)

Reads play well to intercept and block, a steady ball-winner. (conf 0.5)

Organised and consistent in shape, a reliable line leader. (conf 0.55)

Calm in possession and in pressure moments; entrusted with the armband. (conf 0.5)

Makes sound, low-risk choices on and off the ball. (conf 0.5)

Consistent effort and leadership as club captain. (conf 0.5)

Broke an ankle in 2021 but has otherwise been a regular starter. (conf 0.4)

Prime-age defender with limited headroom beyond his current level. (conf 0.45)

Club captain and long-standing Republic of Ireland international. (conf 0.55)