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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Still shows quick early bursts but has lost the explosive pace of his prime. (conf 0.6)
Once among the quickest full-backs in England, now more modest at 35. (conf 0.6)
Turns and recovers reasonably well for a veteran right-back. (conf 0.55)
Can still cover a full 90 minutes though repeated overlaps have declined. (conf 0.55)
Control
Reliable, unfussy control befitting a long top-flight career. (conf 0.55)
Functional carrier rather than a beater of men in one-on-ones. (conf 0.5)
Strong, compact frame lets him protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.55)
Decent connection on crosses and the odd long-range effort but not a scoring threat. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Composed in build-up, comfortable playing simple combinations from the back. (conf 0.6)
Capable of switching play though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.5)
Whips in decent deliveries from wide areas built on his RM/RB versatility. (conf 0.55)
Reads passing lanes adequately for a defensive full-back. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Rarely a goal threat, scoring sparingly across his career. (conf 0.5)
Picks his moments cautiously, prioritizing defensive duties over attacking risk. (conf 0.45)
Sensible overlapping runs though less frequent than in his younger years. (conf 0.5)
Not a designated set-piece taker at any of his clubs. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Competes reasonably at set pieces for a player of his height and build. (conf 0.5)
Combative tackler with a physical, no-nonsense defensive approach. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Works hard defensively though top speed for recovery runs has faded. (conf 0.5)
Timely interceptions and tackles built on years of Premier League experience. (conf 0.55)
Excellent positional sense accumulated over a long top-flight career. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Calm under pressure, a trait that has kept him a trusted squad option into his mid-30s. (conf 0.6)
Rarely caught out of position, makes sound low-risk choices. (conf 0.55)
Diligent, professional application that has sustained a lengthy career. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has dealt with various knocks over recent seasons limiting consistent minutes. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
At 35, serves mainly as an experienced squad cover option with little upward trajectory. (conf 0.5)
Known in England for his Liverpool and Southampton spells and past England caps. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Nathaniel Clyne is a veteran English right-back known for his sturdy defending, physical duels, and reliable positional sense built up over spells at Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Southampton, and Bournemouth. Once one of England's quicker attacking full-backs and a full international, he has settled into a more experienced, squad-oriented role as he has aged into his mid-30s. At Crystal Palace he offers depth and Premier League know-how at right-back rather than a first-choice starting profile.
Capped by England and part of the squad during the mid-2010s.
Spent several seasons as Liverpool's first-choice right-back after moving from Southampton.