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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent recovery pace for a big centre-back but not a burner. (conf 0.7)
Can cover ground well against in-behind runners. (conf 0.7)
Reasonably mobile turning and shifting across the back line. (conf 0.65)
Ever-present for Brentford, rarely rested. (conf 0.7)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure and setting up play from the back. (conf 0.7)
Can carry the ball forward out of defence but not a dribbler by trade. (conf 0.65)
Uses his frame to protect the ball in tight areas. (conf 0.65)
Occasional driven clearances and long-range efforts, nothing standout. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Reliable left-footed progressor comfortable in build-up under Frank/Brentford system. (conf 0.7)
Confident switching play with his left foot from centre-back. (conf 0.7)
Rarely delivers crosses given his central defensive role. (conf 0.5)
Spots progressive passing lanes when stepping into midfield. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece goal threat but limited overall output. (conf 0.55)
Rarely shoots outside of set-piece situations. (conf 0.5)
Makes intelligent late runs into the box on corners. (conf 0.55)
A genuine aerial threat at attacking set pieces. (conf 0.55)
Duels
Dominant in the air at both ends, a real strength of his game. (conf 0.82)
Strong, well-timed tackler who wins the majority of one-on-ones. (conf 0.75)
Defense
Engages front-footed within Brentford's structured defensive setup. (conf 0.6)
Reads interceptions well and steps in to cut passing lanes. (conf 0.68)
Well-organised and rarely caught badly out of position. (conf 0.72)
Mental
Calm under pressure playing out from the back. (conf 0.72)
Generally sound judgement on when to step, cover or engage. (conf 0.7)
Consistent, dependable effort across a long Premier League season. (conf 0.72)
Resilience
Has a strong record of near ever-present availability. (conf 0.7)
Outlook
Mid-20s centre-back still with room to develop into a top-level defender. (conf 0.7)
Established Republic of Ireland international and regular Premier League starter. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nathan Collins is a left-footed Irish centre-back known for his aerial dominance, physical duelling and composure in possession, now marshalling Brentford's back line after moves from Stoke, Burnley and Wolves. He reads the game well, steps confidently to intercept, and is comfortable progressing the ball with either a driven pass or a forward carry. A regular starter and Republic of Ireland international, he continues to add polish to a defensively sound, physically imposing profile.
Progressed through Stoke City's academy before earning a big-money move to Burnley.
Established Republic of Ireland international centre-back.
Known for his aerial strength and passing range out from the back.