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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Modest recovery speed, occasionally exposed against quick counters. (conf 0.6)
Adequate straight-line pace for a Bundesliga center-back. (conf 0.6)
Reasonably mobile in turns but not a nimble ball-playing type. (conf 0.55)
Durable across 90 minutes with consistent output in a back line. (conf 0.6)
Control
Tidy control under limited pressure typical of a experienced defender. (conf 0.55)
Rarely carries the ball, prefers simple progression over dribbling. (conf 0.55)
Uses frame well to protect the ball when pressed near his own box. (conf 0.55)
Limited long-range strike threat, not a shooting outlet. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable in short build-up combinations with midfield partners. (conf 0.6)
Capable of switching play though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.55)
Almost never delivers crosses from a center-back role. (conf 0.45)
Functional reading of passing lanes rather than creative vision. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece presence but not a reliable finisher. (conf 0.45)
Rarely shoots, keeps decisions conservative near goal. (conf 0.4)
Sensible positioning on set pieces without being a major aerial goal threat. (conf 0.45)
Not a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Strong in the air, a physical presence contesting crosses and corners. (conf 0.65)
Competitive in one-on-one defending with good timing of tackles. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Engages aggressively when stepping out from the back line. (conf 0.55)
Reads danger well enough to intercept and block regularly. (conf 0.55)
Experienced organizer of the back line with sound structural awareness. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Generally calm in possession though can be rattled under sustained pressure. (conf 0.55)
Makes largely sound choices befitting a veteran Bundesliga defender. (conf 0.55)
Consistent defensive effort and willingness to cover for teammates. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Has dealt with several muscular and other injury spells across his career. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Early-30s center-back with a settled, largely stable remaining trajectory. (conf 0.55)
Known Bundesliga defender without major international honors. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Marvin Friedrich is a physically imposing German center-back known for his aerial strength and no-nonsense defending, built through spells at Union Berlin, Wolfsburg, and now Borussia Mönchengladbach. He is more a stopper than a progressive ball-player, relying on positioning, duels, and organization rather than flair. At Gladbach he provides experienced depth and leadership in a Bundesliga backline.
Made his name as a key defender during Union Berlin's rise to the Bundesliga and into European competition.
Known primarily as a physical, aerially dominant center-back rather than a ball-playing defender.