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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 recovery pace for a young centre-back but not a standout runner. (conf 0.5)
Tall frame allows decent top-end speed to cover in behind. (conf 0.5)
Still developing turning quickness typical of a rangy young defender. (conf 0.45)
Copes with Bundesliga match loads at a young developing age. (conf 0.5)
Control
Competent controlling the ball under modest pressure for his age. (conf 0.45)
Limited carrying ability, prioritises safe progression over take-ons. (conf 0.45)
Uses his frame to protect the ball adequately in duels. (conf 0.45)
Unremarkable long-range striking of the ball so far in his career. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Tidy in build-up passing from the back typical of a modern CB. (conf 0.5)
Occasional longer diagonals but not a defining part of his game. (conf 0.45)
Rarely involved in crossing situations as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Adequate reading of passing lanes for a still-maturing defender. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Minimal goal threat, not known for attacking set-piece output. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots given his defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Positions sensibly without being a notable attacking outlet. (conf 0.4)
Not utilised as a set-piece taker at this stage. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Good height and jump give him a strong aerial presence for his age. (conf 0.55)
Competitive in tackles but can be caught out by quicker forwards. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Engages reasonably in coordinated pressing schemes. (conf 0.45)
Solid interception numbers for a developing centre-back. (conf 0.45)
Generally sound positional sense though still refining game reading. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Mostly assured on the ball but can look rushed under heavy pressure. (conf 0.45)
Sensible decision-making that is still maturing at senior level. (conf 0.45)
Diligent defensive work ethic expected of a young academy product. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
No significant injury history reported so far in his young career. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Young, tall Dutch centre-back with room to grow into a regular starter. (conf 0.45)
Known mainly within Dutch and German football circles, not yet a household name. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Rav van den Berg is a young Dutch centre-back known for his height, aerial presence and calm ball-playing instincts, currently developing his senior career at 1. FC Koln in the Bundesliga. The younger brother of Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg, he came through Dutch and English academy football before establishing himself in Germany. Still refining his positioning and physical development, he profiles as a long-term project centre-back rather than the finished article.
Younger brother of Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg, formerly of Liverpool and later Brentford.
Came through PEC Zwolle's academy in the Netherlands and played senior football in England with Middlesbrough before moving to Germany.