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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery pace for a centre-back, not a standout burst. (conf 0.35)
Decent straight-line speed to cover space behind a defensive line. (conf 0.35)
Sturdy rather than nimble when turning against quicker forwards. (conf 0.35)
Has handled regular second-tier minutes at RWDM and on loan. (conf 0.35)
Control
Secure enough to play out from the back, not a creative receiver. (conf 0.35)
Rarely asked to carry the ball past opponents as a defender. (conf 0.35)
Uses his frame reasonably but is not a physical dominator. (conf 0.35)
Functional striking of the ball; no known long-range threat. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Safe, simple distribution suited to a back-line role. (conf 0.35)
Can switch play but not a signature strength. (conf 0.3)
Limited crossing relevance from a central defensive role. (conf 0.3)
Reads the game defensively more than he creates for others. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Defender with little goal threat in his career so far. (conf 0.3)
Seldom shoots; limited evidence of shot selection. (conf 0.35)
Little attacking movement beyond occasional set-piece runs. (conf 0.35)
No known dead-ball shooting threat. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Central defender with decent timing in aerial duels. (conf 0.35)
Competent one-on-one defender at Belgian second-tier level. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Steps out reasonably but is a positional rather than pressing defender. (conf 0.35)
Clears and blocks consistently as a regular starter at RWDM. (conf 0.35)
Positional play is his main asset after years of loan experience. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Calm enough in possession at second-tier level, less tested above. (conf 0.35)
Sensible choices at the back; limited top-flight evidence. (conf 0.35)
Dependable effort across a long, loan-heavy career path. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No major injury record found in public sources. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
At 24 he still has some room after a step up to the Eredivisie. (conf 0.35)
Free arrival from RWDM; little exposure at the top level so far. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Mats Lemmens is a Belgian central defender who joined Willem II on a free transfer from RWDM in July 2026. Raised in the Genk academy and later at Lecce, he built his senior career through loans, with spells at Lecco in Serie B, Lokeren-Temse and RWDM. He is a positional defender who looks to win aerial duels and keep things simple on the ball. Eredivisie football is a step up, and he arrives as a squad-depth centre-back with room to establish himself.
Joined Willem II on a free transfer from RWDM in July 2026.