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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 initial burst typical of a young Eredivisie academy midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Average straight-line speed for a central midfield profile at this level. (conf 0.35)
Decent change of direction expected from a modern NEC academy graduate. (conf 0.35)
Eredivisie midfield football demands consistent box-to-box endurance. (conf 0.35)
Control
Generally tidy control fitting NEC's possession-based youth pathway. (conf 0.35)
Functional carrying ability rather than a standout dribbler at this stage. (conf 0.35)
Still developing physical strength typical of a teenage central midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Adequate but unremarkable strike of the ball for range shooting. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Short combination passing likely a foundation skill from NEC's academy setup. (conf 0.4)
Range passing still a growth area for a young central midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Limited crossing relevance given a central midfield role. (conf 0.3)
Modest game-reading ability expected to sharpen with first-team minutes. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Not a primary goal threat from central midfield at this age. (conf 0.3)
Still learning when to shoot versus recycle possession. (conf 0.3)
Sensible positioning to support play in NEC's structured system. (conf 0.35)
No indication of being a designated set-piece taker yet. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Limited aerial presence typical of a slighter central midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Competitive but unproven physically in senior Eredivisie duels. (conf 0.3)
Defense
Eredivisie youth systems emphasize coordinated pressing triggers. (conf 0.35)
Modest ball-winning output expected at this developmental stage. (conf 0.3)
Still refining defensive shape awareness as a young midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Reasonable poise for a teenager but untested under sustained pressure. (conf 0.35)
Developing game intelligence typical of a promising academy talent. (conf 0.35)
Likely diligent off-ball effort expected of a fringe first-team midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No known injury history, presumed durable as a young player. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Teenage central midfielder with room to grow into NEC's first team. (conf 0.35)
Largely unknown outside NEC's academy and Dutch youth circles. (conf 0.3)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Sam de Laat is a young central midfielder coming through the NEC academy pathway in the Eredivisie. As a teenager still establishing himself, his game likely centers on tidy short passing and disciplined positional play within NEC's structured system rather than standout individual quality. His long-term development will hinge on first-team opportunities at NEC as he matures physically and tactically.