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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Reasonable burst for a box-to-box midfielder but not a standout athletic trait. (conf 0.5)
Average recovery speed typical of a Bundesliga central midfielder. (conf 0.48)
Functional change of direction without elite flair on the ball. (conf 0.48)
Covers ground consistently across 90 minutes in a pressing system. (conf 0.55)
Control
Tidy control under pressure, suited to Freiburg's direct build-up. (conf 0.5)
Limited ball-carrying, prefers quick lay-offs over dribbling past opponents. (conf 0.45)
Uses his frame to protect the ball in midfield duels. (conf 0.5)
Occasional long-range effort but not a primary shooting threat. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable circulation passing that keeps Freiburg's tempo moving. (conf 0.52)
Capable of switching play though not a defining passing range. (conf 0.45)
Rarely delivers from wide areas given his central role. (conf 0.4)
Solid game reading for a functional central midfielder. (conf 0.48)
Chance threat
Occasional goal threat from midfield but not a natural finisher. (conf 0.42)
Generally sensible about when to shoot from distance. (conf 0.42)
Times late runs into the box reasonably well for a midfielder. (conf 0.45)
Not known as a dedicated set-piece taker. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Competes adequately in the air for a midfielder of his build. (conf 0.45)
Combative in midfield battles, a core part of his game. (conf 0.52)
Defense
Fits Freiburg's high-effort pressing identity well. (conf 0.55)
Breaks up opposition play through timely interventions. (conf 0.5)
Disciplined positioning as a screening central midfielder. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Generally calm in possession without being flashy. (conf 0.48)
Makes sound, low-risk choices in build-up play. (conf 0.48)
Known for tireless running and defensive graft box to box. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
No major injury history known, broadly available for selection. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-20s squad player likely to remain a solid rotation option. (conf 0.48)
Known within the Bundesliga but not a widely recognized name abroad. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Patrick Osterhage is a German central midfielder known for his work rate and ball-winning ability, having established himself as a regular at VfL Bochum before moving to SC Freiburg. He operates as a box-to-box presence, contributing defensive graft and steady distribution rather than standout creativity or dribbling. At Freiburg he fits the club's identity of hard-running, well-organized midfield units under Christian Streich's successors.
Came through Borussia Dortmund's youth academy before making his senior breakthrough at VfL Bochum.
Was a key regular for VfL Bochum in the Bundesliga before transferring to SC Freiburg.