Joakim Mæhle Pedersen

Quick over the first few yards when bombing forward from full-back or wing-back. (conf 0.75)

Good recovery pace for a converted wing-back covering ground in transition. (conf 0.7)

Comfortable changing direction in tight defensive one-on-ones. (conf 0.65)

Built his career on relentless up-and-down running as a wing-back at Atalanta. (conf 0.75)

Reliable touch under pressure though not a technical standout. (conf 0.6)

Can carry the ball into wide areas but not a dedicated dribbler. (conf 0.55)

Uses his frame reasonably well to protect possession near the touchline. (conf 0.55)

Capable long-range effort exists but not a frequent shot threat. (conf 0.5)

Tidy combination play down the flank in settled possession. (conf 0.6)

Can switch play adequately though not a primary distributor. (conf 0.55)

Whipped deliveries from wide areas were a hallmark of his Atalanta wing-back role. (conf 0.65)

Reads overlapping runs and passing lanes at a solid but unspectacular level. (conf 0.5)

Occasional goal threat arriving late but not a natural finisher. (conf 0.5)

Generally sensible about when to shoot from wide positions. (conf 0.45)

Good timing of overlapping and underlapping runs typical of Gasperini-schooled wing-backs. (conf 0.55)

Not a regular set-piece taker in his career. (conf 0.4)

Modest aerial presence given his build, adequate but not commanding. (conf 0.45)

Competitive in one-on-one defending along the flank. (conf 0.55)

Energetic pressing fits the demanding defensive schemes he has played in. (conf 0.55)

Decent interception and tackle numbers as a wide defender. (conf 0.5)

As a natural wing-back, positioning as a pure centre-back is less proven. (conf 0.45)

Generally settled on the ball given his experience at a high level in Italy. (conf 0.5)

Sound game management built from years in a structured Atalanta system. (conf 0.5)

Tireless shuttling up and down the flank defines his playing profile. (conf 0.65)

Has dealt with a number of muscular and other injury spells in recent seasons. (conf 0.45)

Approaching thirty, likely near or past his physical peak as a runner. (conf 0.5)

Known within Bundesliga and Serie A circles and a regular Denmark international. (conf 0.55)