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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Baseline mobility expected of a young Eredivisie academy centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Likely adequate recovery pace for a developing Groningen defender. (conf 0.35)
Still filling out physically at this age, plausible average turning ability. (conf 0.35)
Youth conditioning standard for a full Eredivisie match workload. (conf 0.35)
Control
Unremarkable technical control typical of an unproven teenage centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Limited carrying expected from a defender still learning the position. (conf 0.35)
Frame likely still developing, so shielding strength is unproven. (conf 0.3)
No evidence of a notable long-range strike from open play. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Presumed competent build-up passing from Groningen's academy pathway. (conf 0.35)
Range likely still raw for a centre-back this early in his career. (conf 0.3)
Not a facet expected of a young central defender. (conf 0.3)
Game-reading still developing at this stage of his career. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Minimal attacking output expected from a teenage centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Rarely involved in shooting situations given his role. (conf 0.3)
Positioning off the ball likely still maturing. (conf 0.3)
No indication he is a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Height typical of a modern centre-back gives baseline aerial competence. (conf 0.35)
Developing tackling technique consistent with academy defensive training. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Expected to follow Groningen's structured pressing scheme as a squad player. (conf 0.3)
Interception numbers unproven at senior level so far. (conf 0.3)
Still learning senior spacing and cover angles at centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Composure under pressure untested against experienced Eredivisie forwards. (conf 0.3)
Decision-making expected to be inconsistent given his youth. (conf 0.3)
Academy prospects typically show strong application and effort. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No known injury history, but limited senior minutes to judge durability. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Very young centre-back with a long runway to develop within Groningen's system. (conf 0.35)
Largely unknown outside Groningen's own academy circles at present. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Elvis Arnold van der Laan is a young Swedish centre-back progressing through Groningen's setup in the Eredivisie. At just 17, he remains a developmental prospect with limited senior exposure, so his profile is built around the physical and technical baseline expected of a academy defender at this level. His long-term trajectory will depend on how quickly his reading of the game and physical presence mature against senior opposition.