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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Modest burst typical of a veteran Eredivisie midfielder at this level. (conf 0.35)
Limited top-end pace consistent with a 32-year-old central midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable change of direction for tight midfield battles in the Eredivisie. (conf 0.35)
Adequate engine to cover ground over 90 minutes at Excelsior's tempo. (conf 0.35)
Control
Clean enough control to function in a possession-based Eredivisie side. (conf 0.4)
Limited ball-carrying, more reliant on simple progressions than take-ons. (conf 0.35)
Uses body reasonably well to protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.35)
Occasional strikes from range but not a standout weapon. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Reliable in tight combinations typical of a mid-table Eredivisie midfield. (conf 0.4)
Capable of switching play though not a defining trait. (conf 0.35)
Rarely delivers crosses given his central midfield role. (conf 0.3)
Decent awareness of teammates' movement in build-up phases. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Not primarily a goal threat from central midfield. (conf 0.3)
Generally sensible about when to shoot from midfield areas. (conf 0.3)
Finds pockets of space to support build-up at a lower-tier Eredivisie club. (conf 0.35)
Not known as a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Average aerial presence for a central midfielder of his size. (conf 0.3)
Competes reasonably well in midfield duels at Eredivisie level. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Contributes to team pressing structure without standing out. (conf 0.35)
Solid but unspectacular ability to break up opposition play. (conf 0.35)
Experienced enough to hold sensible shape in midfield. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Veteran calm on the ball befitting a long Eredivisie career. (conf 0.4)
Makes largely sound choices as an experienced midfield presence. (conf 0.4)
Puts in consistent shifts for a mid-table Eredivisie side. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No known chronic injury history at this stage of his career. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
At 32, limited remaining upward trajectory left in his career. (conf 0.35)
Known mainly within Dutch lower-table Eredivisie circles. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Gijs van den Berg is a central midfielder for Excelsior in the Eredivisie, offering experienced, unspectacular midfield cover. His game is built around tidy short passing, sensible positioning, and a willingness to put in defensive work rather than standout technical flair. At this stage of his career he profiles as a steady squad contributor rather than a difference-maker.