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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent burst into box but never elite explosiveness even at peak. (conf 0.6)
Modest straight-line pace, more about timing than raw speed. (conf 0.55)
Nimble in tight areas, comfortable turning under pressure. (conf 0.6)
Adequate engine but injuries have limited sustained match sharpness. (conf 0.5)
Control
Clean control allows quick combination play in midfield thirds. (conf 0.65)
Can carry the ball short distances but not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.55)
Slight frame limits ability to hold off stronger midfielders. (conf 0.5)
Capable of clean strikes from range with good technique. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Reliable circulation passer suited to possession-based systems. (conf 0.65)
Competent but not a chief long-range distributor. (conf 0.5)
Rarely tasked with crossing given his central role. (conf 0.45)
Reads late runs well, known for well-timed box arrivals. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Signature trait is arriving late in the box to finish clinically. (conf 0.65)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot from midfield areas. (conf 0.55)
Best known for intelligent late runs beyond the last line. (conf 0.65)
Not a primary set-piece taker, occasional long-range effort only. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Modest aerial threat, not a target for set-piece headers. (conf 0.45)
Average physical duelist, wins some due to positioning not strength. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Works reasonably hard off the ball within a structured press. (conf 0.5)
Limited ball-winning output, not a natural disruptor of play. (conf 0.45)
Sound positional sense in a double-pivot but not a defensive specialist. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Generally calm on the ball in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.6)
Solid game intelligence though injuries have blunted sharpness. (conf 0.55)
Steady but unspectacular effort across a match. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Plagued by serious knee and hamstring injuries since his Man United move. (conf 0.65)
Outlook
Late twenties, rebuilding form and fitness rather than developing further. (conf 0.55)
Known from Ajax's 2019 Champions League run and a big Man United move. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Donny van de Beek is a Dutch central midfielder who made his name at Ajax for his intelligent late runs into the box and clean, unfussy passing, before a difficult spell at Manchester United hampered by injuries. Now with Girona in LaLiga, he offers experienced ball circulation and box-to-box positioning rather than explosive athleticism. His career has been defined by promise shown in Amsterdam contrasted with a stop-start run of fitness issues in England. At Girona he provides squad depth and midfield craft as he looks to rebuild consistent playing time.
Reached the Champions League semi-final with Ajax in 2019, scoring in the famous win over Real Madrid.
Moved to Manchester United in 2020 but struggled for regular starts and suffered significant injury setbacks there.
Known for his trademark late runs arriving in the penalty area to finish attacking moves.