Dennis Praet

Never a burst athlete, relies more on anticipation than pace. (conf 0.65)

Modest straight-line speed even in his prime years. (conf 0.6)

Nimble enough in tight areas to turn away from pressure. (conf 0.6)

Solid engine but injury history has capped consistent minutes. (conf 0.55)

Clean, reliable control that lets him play quickly under pressure. (conf 0.7)

Comfortable carrying the ball short distances to escape markers. (conf 0.6)

Uses body position adequately though not a physically imposing figure. (conf 0.55)

Capable of driven strikes from range with a clean connection. (conf 0.6)

Crisp, tempo-setting passing that has long defined his game. (conf 0.7)

Can switch play and pick out runners over distance. (conf 0.6)

Occasional end product from wide but not a primary weapon. (conf 0.5)

Sees late runs and threading passes, a genuine creative asset. (conf 0.65)

Chips in with occasional goals from midfield but not clinical. (conf 0.55)

Generally picks sensible moments to shoot from midfield. (conf 0.55)

Finds pockets between lines to receive and turn. (conf 0.6)

Occasional set-piece involvement without being a specialist taker. (conf 0.5)

Limited aerial threat given his build and central-midfield role. (conf 0.5)

Competes reasonably well but not a physical ball-winner. (conf 0.55)

Applies moderate pressure, more measured than relentless presser. (conf 0.5)

Reads passing lanes decently without being a disruptive tackler. (conf 0.5)

Disciplined positioning as part of a midfield unit. (conf 0.55)

Rarely rattled on the ball, keeps possession under pressure. (conf 0.65)

Generally efficient choices in build-up and transition moments. (conf 0.6)

Steady but not a tireless box-to-box runner. (conf 0.55)

Chronic injury issues have repeatedly disrupted his career since Leicester. (conf 0.6)

Early thirties and returned to Belgium, past his peak trajectory. (conf 0.55)

Well known in Belgium with Premier League and Serie A experience. (conf 0.6)