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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery speed for a Belgian top-flight centre-back but not a standout trait. (conf 0.45)
Enough pace to cover in behind against Jupiler Pro League attackers. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable turning ability typical of a modern ball-playing centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Holds up over 90 minutes as a regular starter in a demanding league schedule. (conf 0.45)
Control
Clean enough control to bring the ball down under pressure from midfield outlets. (conf 0.45)
Limited carrying threat, more comfortable playing simple progressions than beating opponents. (conf 0.4)
Uses frame reasonably to protect the ball when pressed by forwards. (conf 0.4)
Not known for driving long-range strikes, rarely tested at range. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up phases typical of OH Leuven's possession-based structure. (conf 0.5)
Capable of switching play though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.45)
Minimal crossing output expected from a central defender role. (conf 0.35)
Solid awareness of passing lanes when stepping into midfield areas. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece presence but no notable scoring record. (conf 0.35)
Rarely shoots, mostly limited to close-range set-piece opportunities. (conf 0.3)
Positions sensibly for set pieces without being a major aerial threat forward. (conf 0.35)
Not a designated set-piece taker at OH Leuven. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Competes well in the air, a key requirement for a Belgian top-flight centre-back. (conf 0.5)
Generally wins his share of one-on-one defensive duels in domestic matches. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Engages front-foot defending consistent with OH Leuven's structured pressing setup. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes to make timely interceptions in the back line. (conf 0.45)
Organizes the defensive line competently as an experienced Jupiler Pro League regular. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Generally calm in possession, comfortable playing out from the back. (conf 0.45)
Makes sound choices under moderate pressure typical of mid-table Belgian football. (conf 0.45)
Consistent defensive effort across a full domestic season workload. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No major long-term injury history known, has featured regularly in recent seasons. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-20s defender likely near his ceiling as a solid Belgian top-flight starter. (conf 0.4)
Known within Belgian football circles but lacks wider international recognition. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ewoud Pletinckx is a Belgian centre-back currently with OH Leuven in the Jupiler Pro League, valued as a dependable, positionally sound defender rather than a flashy ball-carrier. He reads the game well in a settled back line and contributes to his side's build-up play with tidy if unspectacular passing. His profile fits that of a steady domestic starter who competes for aerial and ground duels without being an elite physical outlier.