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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps that let him beat markers in transition. (conf 0.75)
Genuine pace to run in behind on the counter. (conf 0.7)
Low center of gravity gives him sharp change of direction in tight areas. (conf 0.75)
Covers his flank repeatedly though workload has eased in Saudi Arabia. (conf 0.55)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure and setting himself up to run at defenders. (conf 0.7)
Direct, tricky dribbler who likes to attack the fullback one-on-one. (conf 0.75)
Not physically dominant but uses body positioning to protect the ball. (conf 0.5)
Decent power and placement when shooting from range or cutting inside. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play though not a primary creator. (conf 0.55)
Limited output on switches of play, mostly a receiver rather than distributor. (conf 0.45)
Whips in decent deliveries when cutting to the byline from the left. (conf 0.55)
Can pick out a teammate in transition but not known as a chief playmaker. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Clinical enough to have scored regularly for PSV, Ajax and the Dutch national team. (conf 0.65)
Sometimes forces shots from wide angles rather than finding a better option. (conf 0.55)
Makes intelligent runs in behind to exploit space left by advancing fullbacks. (conf 0.55)
Capable set-piece taker without being a specialist dead-ball threat. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Undersized winger who rarely wins duels in the air. (conf 0.5)
Wins his share of one-on-ones with quick feet and low balance. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Engages defenders from the front but not a relentless presser. (conf 0.5)
Limited defensive output typical of an attack-first winger. (conf 0.45)
Tracks back inconsistently, prioritizing attacking positioning. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Generally settled in front of goal and in big moments for club and country. (conf 0.6)
Mostly sound choices though occasionally over-dribbles in crowded areas. (conf 0.55)
Puts in effort going forward more than defensively. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has had recurring muscular and knee issues across his career. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Late-20s winger now in a lower-intensity league, past his ceiling years. (conf 0.55)
Known Netherlands international with Ajax, PSV and Tottenham pedigree. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Steven Bergwijn is a pacey, direct left-footed winger who likes to cut in from the right or attack down the left, combining quick feet with a willingness to shoot and get in behind. A full Netherlands international with spells at PSV, Ajax and Tottenham Hotspur, he now plays for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League after a stint at Ajax. His game is built on acceleration, dribbling in tight spaces, and clinical instincts in the final third rather than defensive work or aerial ability.
Netherlands international who has represented the Oranje at senior tournament level.
Came through the PSV Eindhoven academy before earning a move to Tottenham Hotspur in January 2020.
Returned to the Eredivisie with Ajax before moving to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad.