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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 an Eredivisie mid-table centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Adequate recovery pace for covering in behind at this level. (conf 0.35)
Turns and adjusts body position competently for a defender of his profile. (conf 0.3)
Holds intensity across ninety minutes as expected of a regular starter. (conf 0.35)
Control
Controls under modest pressure well enough to start build-up cleanly. (conf 0.35)
Limited ball-carrying range, typical of a stay-at-home centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Uses frame to protect the ball when pressed near his own box. (conf 0.35)
Not a notable striker of the ball beyond clearances and simple passes. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Circulates possession reliably in Excelsior's defensive third. (conf 0.35)
Can find a switch of play but without standout range or precision. (conf 0.3)
Rarely involved in crossing situations from a central defensive role. (conf 0.3)
Reads simple progressive passes rather than creating incisive chances. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Minimal goal threat, consistent with a defensive-minded centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Rarely shoots outside of set-piece scrambles near goal. (conf 0.3)
Positions sensibly to support build-up but offers little attacking movement. (conf 0.3)
Not a designated set-piece taker at Excelsior. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Competes well in the air against Eredivisie mid-table forwards. (conf 0.4)
Solid one-on-one defending fundamentals for a regular league starter. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Applies moderate pressure when Excelsior push their defensive line up. (conf 0.3)
Makes a fair share of interceptions and blocks in a structured back line. (conf 0.35)
Generally sound spatial awareness expected of an established squad centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Handles routine defensive situations without notable panic under pressure. (conf 0.35)
Makes largely sound choices in possession within a mid-table system. (conf 0.35)
Puts in consistent defensive effort across matches for Excelsior. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No known injury history suggesting durability concerns. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Mid-twenties defender likely near his ceiling at this level. (conf 0.3)
Largely unknown outside Dutch mid-table football circles. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Simon Janssen is a Dutch centre-back plying his trade with Excelsior in the Eredivisie. He fits the profile of a dependable, no-frills defender who prioritizes positioning and physical duels over expansive passing or ball-carrying. As a squad regular for a mid-table Dutch side, he offers solid defensive fundamentals without standout attributes that separate him from typical Eredivisie centre-backs.