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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first steps overlapping from right-back and recovering defensively. (conf 0.7)
Good pace to track wide runners in transition. (conf 0.65)
Solid change of direction in one-on-one defending. (conf 0.6)
High-energy shuttling up and down the flank all match. (conf 0.7)
Control
Functional touch under pressure, occasionally heavy in tight areas. (conf 0.55)
More direct than tricky, prefers overlapping runs to close control. (conf 0.55)
Strong frame lets him hold off attackers along the touchline. (conf 0.55)
Powerful but not always precise when driving crosses or shots. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up combinations down the right channel. (conf 0.55)
Capable of switching play though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.5)
Whips in dangerous deliveries from wide areas at pace. (conf 0.6)
Decent awareness picking runners but not elite creativity. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Occasional goal threat but not a primary scoring outlet. (conf 0.5)
Generally sensible, rarely a wasteful shooter from range. (conf 0.45)
Times overlapping and underlapping runs well to stretch defenses. (conf 0.55)
Not a designated dead-ball taker at club level. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competes well in the air for a full-back, aided by strong physique. (conf 0.55)
Physical, combative defender who wins a high share of tackles. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Aggressive presser fitting Dortmund's front-foot defensive scheme. (conf 0.65)
Disrupts attacks with well-timed tackles and interceptions. (conf 0.6)
Generally sound but can be caught upfield after forward bursts. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Mostly steady though prone to occasional rash challenges. (conf 0.55)
Sensible risk management balancing attacking overlaps with cover. (conf 0.5)
Relentless effort covering the right flank box-to-box. (conf 0.7)
Resilience
Has dealt with several muscular and joint injury spells at Dortmund. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Late-20s full-back likely near his performance ceiling already. (conf 0.55)
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.