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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Not a burst runner, relies more on positioning than pace at this stage. (conf 0.5)
Modest straight-line speed typical of a veteran target man. (conf 0.5)
Functional turning ability but not sharp in tight spaces. (conf 0.45)
Holds up reasonably across 90 minutes as an experienced Eredivisie forward. (conf 0.45)
Control
Reliable touch to lay the ball off and bring teammates into play. (conf 0.55)
Limited take-on ability, prefers quick lay-offs over carrying the ball. (conf 0.45)
Uses his frame well to hold up the ball with his back to goal. (conf 0.5)
Decent clean contact when shooting from the edge of the box. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Competent link play in the final third for a target forward. (conf 0.45)
Rarely tasked with long distribution as a central striker. (conf 0.4)
Minimal crossing output given his central striker role. (conf 0.4)
Reads knockdowns and lay-offs adequately for a target man. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Proven Eredivisie goalscorer with a reliable instinct in the box. (conf 0.55)
Generally picks sensible shooting opportunities as an experienced forward. (conf 0.5)
Good sense for finding space between mid-table Eredivisie defensive lines. (conf 0.5)
Not typically a designated set-piece taker. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Physical presence gives him an edge in aerial duels as a target striker. (conf 0.5)
Holds his own in physical contests against Eredivisie center-backs. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Presses selectively rather than relentlessly at this career stage. (conf 0.4)
Limited defensive contribution expected from a veteran number nine. (conf 0.4)
Not a factor defensively as an out-and-out striker. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Calm finisher who has scored consistently across Dutch top-flight seasons. (conf 0.5)
Sound veteran decision-making in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Steady but unspectacular work rate for a target forward. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues typical of a long striker career. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
At 34, mostly past his peak with limited further development expected. (conf 0.45)
Known within Dutch football as a dependable goalscoring journeyman striker. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Paul Gladon is a veteran Dutch target man now with Fortuna Sittard, known for his physical hold-up play, aerial presence, and knack for poaching goals in the Eredivisie. Having spent his career largely at mid-table Dutch clubs, he offers experience and a reliable finishing instinct rather than explosive athleticism. At this stage of his career he functions best as a focal point up front, bringing others into play and converting chances in the box.
Dutch striker who has played for several Eredivisie clubs, including Heracles Almelo, as well as spells abroad.