Leo Hjelde

Quick off the mark for a tall defender but not explosive. (conf 0.6)

Good stride length and ability to carry pace over distance. (conf 0.6)

Reasonably mobile given his frame but not highly nimble. (conf 0.5)

Capable of sustaining intensity through matches. (conf 0.6)

Generally reliable controlling passes under pressure. (conf 0.6)

Can carry the ball out from the back but not a dribbler. (conf 0.5)

Uses body well to protect possession when receiving pressure. (conf 0.6)

Solid technical quality on long clearances and driven passes. (conf 0.5)

Accurate and confident in short build-up distribution. (conf 0.7)

Able to execute diagonals and progressive long passes. (conf 0.7)

Serviceable from wide areas when asked to deliver. (conf 0.5)

Sees progressive passing lanes and plays forward passes. (conf 0.5)

Rarely occupies attacking positions; finishing not a focus. (conf 0.4)

Does not often take or create shooting opportunities. (conf 0.4)

Good positional rotation in defensive and build phases. (conf 0.6)

Occasionally involved but role varies and is uncertain. (conf 0.3)

Strong presence and effective in contested headers. (conf 0.7)

Physical and competitive in 1v1 ground duels. (conf 0.6)

Active in stepping to press but not relentlessly high-tempo. (conf 0.5)

Good at interceptions and breaking lines of attack. (conf 0.6)

Sound positional sense central and when covering left channel. (conf 0.7)

Calm on the ball and under pressure in build-up situations. (conf 0.6)

Generally makes sensible choices in defence and distribution. (conf 0.6)

Consistently involved both defensively and in transitions. (conf 0.6)

No widely reported chronic issues; typically available. (conf 0.6)

Shows attributes that could develop into a high-level starting defender. (conf 0.6)

Young, developing profile with growing recognition. (conf 0.5)