Sergiño Gianni Dest

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League: EredivisieTeam: PSV EindhovenNationality: USA
Positions:RBLBAge: ~25

Estimated market value (beta)

€1.7m – €8.4m
Confidence: 54%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 68 / 100·Confidence 54%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration82

Explosive over the first few steps, a key part of his overlap game. (conf 0.65)

Top speed82

Among the fastest full-backs in the Eredivisie over distance. (conf 0.6)

Agility80

Slippery in tight spaces and quick to change direction. (conf 0.6)

Stamina76

Repeats high-intensity runs up and down the flank. (conf 0.55)

Control

First touch74

Controls the ball cleanly on the run, gets it out of his feet quickly. (conf 0.6)

Dribbling78

Dribbles inside off the flank and beats opponents one-on-one. (conf 0.6)

Ball shielding62

Slender frame, relies on technique over strength to protect the ball. (conf 0.5)

Ball striking64

Decent striking, more useful on low passes than shots. (conf 0.5)

Distribution

Short passing72

Passes tidily in combinations with the winger ahead of him. (conf 0.55)

Long passing62

Can switch play but it is not a main strength. (conf 0.5)

Crossing74

Dangerous low crosses and cut-backs on his overlapping runs. (conf 0.55)

Vision66

Finds team-mates in the half-space, not a classic creator. (conf 0.5)

Chance threat

Finishing52

Occasional goal threat, finishing is not a feature of his game. (conf 0.45)

Shot selection56

Sensible shot choices but rarely shoots as a full-back. (conf 0.45)

Off-ball movement72

Times overlapping and inside runs well from deep. (conf 0.55)

Set-piece shot42

No known dead-ball threat. (conf 0.35)

Duels

Aerial50

Short for a defender, rarely dominant in the air. (conf 0.5)

Ground duels68

Wins many duels with pace and recovery, less with strength. (conf 0.55)

Defense

Pressing intensity72

Active in pressing and recovery runs, helps PSV's high line. (conf 0.55)

Defensive disruption64

Wins the ball through recovery speed more than clean tackling. (conf 0.5)

Defensive positioning62

Defensive positioning is his weaker side, can be caught upfield. (conf 0.55)

Mental

Composure68

Calm with the ball in tight spaces in build-up. (conf 0.55)

Decision making64

Gets forward at the right times, sometimes loose in defence. (conf 0.5)

Work rate76

High-tempo runner who works both ways over a full match. (conf 0.55)

Resilience

Injury reliability50

Serious knee injury in April 2024 and further layoffs since. (conf 0.55)

Outlook

Potential76

Still in his mid-twenties with room to improve defensively. (conf 0.5)

Reputation78

Former Barcelona player, USMNT regular and three-time Eredivisie champion. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Sergiño Dest is an American full-back at PSV Eindhoven, used mainly on the right and capable on the left. He is an attack-minded defender who relies on pace, dribbling and overlapping runs, and he is comfortable receiving the ball in tight spaces. After coming through at Ajax he moved to Barcelona, spent a loan at AC Milan, and then joined PSV, first on loan and then permanently. He is a long-standing United States international who was selected for the 2026 World Cup squad.

Won the Copa del Rey with Barcelona in 2020-21 and the Eredivisie with PSV in 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.

Was the first American to play for Barcelona in La Liga and the Champions League.

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