Dean Huijsen

At 196 cm his burst is moderate; he relies on positioning more than recovery. (conf 0.5)

Covers ground well for such a tall centre-back. (conf 0.45)

Tall frame makes sharp turns harder, mitigated by good anticipation. (conf 0.45)

Handled a full 52-appearance first Real Madrid season. (conf 0.45)

Calm receiving on the half-turn, comfortable on either foot. (conf 0.5)

Will carry the ball out of defence when space opens up. (conf 0.45)

Uses a big frame to protect the ball and absorb contact. (conf 0.5)

Clean long-range striker of the ball; takes penalties for his club. (conf 0.45)

Ball-playing defender who builds attacks from the back. (conf 0.6)

Spreads play with driven and lofted passes from deep. (conf 0.55)

Centre-back with no crossing role or record from wide areas. (conf 0.4)

Sees progressive passes from deep and tries to play through lines. (conf 0.5)

Occasional goals from set pieces, nothing more. (conf 0.45)

Limited shooting involvement beyond penalties and corners. (conf 0.4)

Attacks set pieces, where his height makes him a target. (conf 0.4)

Takes penalties, with no wider dead-ball record to judge. (conf 0.35)

At 196 cm he dominates aerial duels in both boxes. (conf 0.6)

Strong and balanced in duels, tested in the Premier League and LaLiga. (conf 0.55)

Steps out to engage forwards, a good fit for a high line. (conf 0.45)

Reads the game early and intercepts in front of strikers. (conf 0.55)

Organised in the back line, which suits his consistent early reading. (conf 0.55)

Unusually calm on the ball for his age, even under a high press. (conf 0.6)

Good defensive decisions, with occasional rash moments. (conf 0.55)

Reliable effort in a very busy first year at Real Madrid. (conf 0.45)

No major injury record in his early seasons. (conf 0.4)

Aged 21, a ball-playing 196 cm centre-back already a Real Madrid regular. (conf 0.6)

Real Madrid defender and Spain international after a big move from Bournemouth. (conf 0.7)