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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Never a burst runner, and pace has faded further into his mid-30s. (conf 0.6)
Limited top-end speed even in his prime years at Schalke and Spurs. (conf 0.6)
Retains enough close-control agility to turn under pressure in tight areas. (conf 0.55)
Still covers ground for a box-to-box role but no longer a 90-minute engine. (conf 0.5)
Control
Clean, reliable first touch built on a technically sound Schalke academy grounding. (conf 0.65)
Comfortable carrying the ball short distances and combining in tight spaces. (conf 0.55)
Uses body and experience to protect the ball under Eredivisie-level pressure. (conf 0.5)
Has a history of scoring from range with a clean, well-timed strike. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Tidy, progressive passer who dictates tempo from central midfield. (conf 0.65)
Capable of switching play, though not his most defining trait. (conf 0.55)
Occasional crosser from deeper areas rather than a wide service specialist. (conf 0.45)
Reads passing lanes well, a long-standing hallmark of his playmaking game. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Chips in with the odd well-taken goal but not a prolific scorer. (conf 0.55)
Generally picks sensible moments to shoot rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.5)
Finds pockets of space typical of an experienced central midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Has taken free kicks and set pieces at various clubs with moderate success. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Undersized for aerial duels, not a threat in the air. (conf 0.45)
Competes using experience and positioning more than physical dominance. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Pressing output has diminished with age at this stage of his career. (conf 0.45)
Contributes modest defensive contribution rather than being a ball-winner. (conf 0.4)
Smart positional sense helps compensate for reduced mobility defensively. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm on the ball, a trait built from years in the Bundesliga and Premier League. (conf 0.6)
Experienced game-reader who rarely forces the wrong option in midfield. (conf 0.6)
Solid professional effort though no longer covers the ground he once did. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Has dealt with several injury spells across his career including knee issues. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Mid-30s veteran nearing the end of his playing career with limited upside left. (conf 0.55)
Well known in Germany from Schalke, Hamburg and a Tottenham loan spell. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Lewis Holtby is a veteran German central midfielder now playing out his career at NAC Breda in the Eredivisie. Known earlier in his career for tidy passing, vision and the occasional eye-catching strike from distance during spells at Schalke, Tottenham Hotspur and Hamburg, he has evolved into an experienced, composed presence in the middle of the park. His athletic attributes have declined with age, but his football intelligence and technical grounding remain evident.
Developed at Schalke 04 and became a Bundesliga regular before transferring to Tottenham Hotspur in 2013.
Represented Germany at youth international level.