Julian Ryerson

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League: BundesligaTeam: Borussia DortmundNationality: Norway
Positions:CBAge: ~28

Estimated market value (beta)

€5.4m€24.0m
Confidence: 58%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 70 / 100·Confidence 58%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration76

Quick first steps overlapping from right-back and recovering defensively. (conf 0.7)

Top speed75

Good pace to track wide runners in transition. (conf 0.65)

Agility72

Solid change of direction in one-on-one defending. (conf 0.6)

Stamina82

High-energy shuttling up and down the flank all match. (conf 0.7)

Control

First touch68

Functional touch under pressure, occasionally heavy in tight areas. (conf 0.55)

Dribbling62

More direct than tricky, prefers overlapping runs to close control. (conf 0.55)

Ball shielding70

Strong frame lets him hold off attackers along the touchline. (conf 0.55)

Ball striking65

Powerful but not always precise when driving crosses or shots. (conf 0.5)

Distribution

Short passing70

Reliable in build-up combinations down the right channel. (conf 0.55)

Long passing64

Capable of switching play though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.5)

Crossing74

Whips in dangerous deliveries from wide areas at pace. (conf 0.6)

Vision63

Decent awareness picking runners but not elite creativity. (conf 0.5)

Chance threat

Finishing58

Occasional goal threat but not a primary scoring outlet. (conf 0.5)

Shot selection60

Generally sensible, rarely a wasteful shooter from range. (conf 0.45)

Off-ball movement71

Times overlapping and underlapping runs well to stretch defenses. (conf 0.55)

Set-piece shot40

Not a designated dead-ball taker at club level. (conf 0.4)

Duels

Aerial68

Competes well in the air for a full-back, aided by strong physique. (conf 0.55)

Ground duels78

Physical, combative defender who wins a high share of tackles. (conf 0.65)

Defense

Pressing intensity79

Aggressive presser fitting Dortmund's front-foot defensive scheme. (conf 0.65)

Defensive disruption75

Disrupts attacks with well-timed tackles and interceptions. (conf 0.6)

Defensive positioning72

Generally sound but can be caught upfield after forward bursts. (conf 0.6)

Mental

Composure68

Mostly steady though prone to occasional rash challenges. (conf 0.55)

Decision making67

Sensible risk management balancing attacking overlaps with cover. (conf 0.5)

Work rate84

Relentless effort covering the right flank box-to-box. (conf 0.7)

Resilience

Injury reliability55

Has dealt with several muscular and joint injury spells at Dortmund. (conf 0.55)

Outlook

Potential55

Late-20s full-back likely near his performance ceiling already. (conf 0.55)

Reputation65

Established Bundesliga regular and Norway international, not a global name. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Julian Ryerson is a combative, high-energy Norwegian right-back known for his physicality, overlapping runs, and aggressive pressing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. He offers genuine two-way value, whipping in crosses from wide while also competing hard defensively, though his end product and passing range remain more functional than elite. Injury spells have periodically interrupted his Dortmund tenure since joining from Union Berlin.

Signed by Borussia Dortmund from Union Berlin in January 2023.

Regular starter for the Norway national team.

Known for a physical, no-nonsense defensive style combined with attacking overlaps down the right flank.

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