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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Teenage defender with no senior sample showing pace. (conf 0.2)
Not enough senior data; assumed average for a youth defender. (conf 0.2)
Still developing coordination at 18; no special evidence of agility. (conf 0.2)
Still adding physical load after joining the first-team training group. (conf 0.2)
Control
Unproven receiving the ball under senior-level pressure. (conf 0.2)
Defender; ball-carrying not a noted part of his game. (conf 0.2)
Teenage frame; not yet strong enough to dominate senior opponents. (conf 0.2)
No evidence of notable striking ability. (conf 0.2)
Distribution
Handles basic short passing at a youth level; senior range unproven. (conf 0.2)
No public evidence of long-passing range. (conf 0.2)
Central defender with no crossing profile. (conf 0.2)
Limited senior sample to judge his passing vision. (conf 0.2)
Chance threat
No finishing profile as a youth centre-back. (conf 0.2)
Rarely shoots; not a relevant skill for his role. (conf 0.2)
Limited attacking involvement for a young centre-back. (conf 0.2)
No known dead-ball or long-shot threat at this stage. (conf 0.2)
Duels
Plays centre-back so aerial duels are expected, but not yet verified. (conf 0.2)
Learning to win senior ground duels after youth football. (conf 0.2)
Defense
Follows the team press as a youngster; limited senior sample. (conf 0.2)
Still developing his reading and tackling at senior level. (conf 0.2)
Positioning is learned in the academy but untested at Pro League level. (conf 0.2)
Mental
Composure under senior pressure remains unproven. (conf 0.2)
Decisions under top-flight pace are still unproven. (conf 0.2)
Academy graduate known for commitment, from a loyal Lommel youth path. (conf 0.2)
Resilience
No notable injury record found; default estimate with little information. (conf 0.2)
Outlook
Born in 2008 and a first-team signing at 18, so clear room to grow. (conf 0.25)
Local academy graduate with only a debut to his name. (conf 0.25)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Emile Vandecraen is a Belgian centre-back and a Lommel youth product who began in the club's under-6 teams and worked through every age group. He trained regularly with the first team and joined the winter camp in Spain, then made his league debut away at Beerschot. He signed his first professional contract in May 2026, aged 18. He is an unproven teenager with little first-team experience, and his profile will depend on development and minutes.
Started at Lommel in the under-6 age group and came through every youth category.
Signed his first professional contract with Lommel in May 2026, aged 18.