Estimated market value (beta)
Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps to overlap or recover, suited to modern full-back demands. (conf 0.75)
Good top-end pace for tracking wingers and bombing forward on the overlap. (conf 0.7)
Smooth change of direction helps him beat the first press in tight areas. (conf 0.7)
Covers the flank repeatedly across 90 minutes in a high-tempo Premier League system. (conf 0.72)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure and setting the ball for quick combinations. (conf 0.7)
Confident carrying the ball infield, a trait honed in Chelsea's academy on the left. (conf 0.7)
Uses body positioning adequately to protect the ball but not a physical bully. (conf 0.6)
Decent low drilled shot from range, occasionally tested from distance. (conf 0.62)
Distribution
Crisp, reliable combination play down the left channel with midfielders. (conf 0.72)
Capable of switching play, though not his primary creative weapon. (conf 0.65)
Left-footed delivery is a genuine attacking threat into the box from wide areas. (conf 0.7)
Reads underlapping and overlapping runs well to progress attacks. (conf 0.62)
Chance threat
Limited finishing output typical of a full-back, rarely the end product. (conf 0.55)
Generally sensible about when to shoot versus recycle possession. (conf 0.55)
Times overlapping and underlapping runs to stretch defenses effectively. (conf 0.65)
Not a primary set-piece taker, occasional delivery duties only. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Modest aerial presence given his slighter frame as a left-back. (conf 0.55)
Combative one-on-one defender who closes down wingers quickly. (conf 0.68)
Defense
Energetic in pressing triggers, fits well into aggressive full-back systems. (conf 0.68)
Active in interceptions and recovery tackles along the flank. (conf 0.63)
Generally sound positional discipline, occasionally caught upfield. (conf 0.63)
Mental
Composed on the ball for a young full-back in high-pressure matches. (conf 0.65)
Mostly sound choices in possession, still refining final-third decisions. (conf 0.62)
Tireless up-and-down effort defines his game at both ends of the pitch. (conf 0.72)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness but also missed time with knocks in recent seasons. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Mid-20s left-back with room to grow into a top-tier Premier League regular. (conf 0.65)
Known Netherlands international and Chelsea academy product, not yet a global star. (conf 0.6)
Quick navigation
No roster-based suggestions yet.
Compare Ian Maatsen with…
Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ian Maatsen is a left-back who has moved to Aston Villa after loan spells and a permanent switch away from Chelsea, prized for his energetic overlapping runs and left-footed delivery. A product of Chelsea's academy, he combines defensive discipline with a genuine attacking threat down the flank, comfortable both as a traditional full-back and higher up as a wing-back or left midfielder. He has represented the Netherlands national team, reflecting his rising profile among Europe's young full-backs.
Came through Chelsea's academy before joining Aston Villa.
Capped by the Netherlands national team.
Known for combative defending and attacking overlaps from left-back.