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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery speed typical of an Eredivisie academy-trained centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable straight-line pace to cover in behind at this level. (conf 0.35)
Turns and adjusts capably enough for a young Dutch centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Holds up physically across a demanding Eredivisie schedule. (conf 0.35)
Control
Clean enough control under pressure for a possession-based Sparta side. (conf 0.35)
Limited carrying instinct, more a stopper than a progressor with the ball. (conf 0.3)
Uses frame reasonably to protect the ball in duels. (conf 0.3)
Not a notable long-range or driven-pass threat at this stage. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Comfortable playing out from the back in Sparta's build-up shape. (conf 0.35)
Serviceable range but not a standout distributor yet. (conf 0.3)
Rarely involved in wide delivery as a central defender. (conf 0.3)
Functional reading of passing lanes for his age and role. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Minimal attacking output expected from a young centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Rarely shoots, reflecting a defensive-first job description. (conf 0.3)
Positions sensibly at set pieces without being a major aerial weapon. (conf 0.3)
Not deployed on dead-ball duties at Sparta. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Solid aerial presence expected of a modern Eredivisie centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Competes well in tackles for a developing young defender. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Engages in Sparta's coordinated pressing structure. (conf 0.3)
Reads danger and steps in to intercept at a mid-table Eredivisie level. (conf 0.3)
Generally sound shape and spacing for a young centre-back learning the level. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Fairly assured on the ball given his inexperience at senior level. (conf 0.3)
Still developing consistency in judgment calls typical of a young defender. (conf 0.3)
Applies himself consistently within Sparta Rotterdam's defensive unit. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No known significant injury history so far in his young career. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Still early in development with room to grow into a regular starter. (conf 0.35)
Largely unknown outside Dutch football circles at this stage. (conf 0.3)
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Mike Kleijn is a young Dutch centre-back coming through the ranks at Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. He profiles as a defensively-oriented stopper who is still building experience at senior level rather than an established first-team fixture. His game centres on positional discipline and physical duels typical of a developing centre-back in Dutch football's top flight.