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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over short distances, useful recovering as a ball-playing defender. (conf 0.5)
Decent pace to cover in behind but not an outlier sprinter. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable turning and adjusting body shape under pressure for his age. (conf 0.48)
Holds up over 90 minutes at Bundesliga tempo without major dips. (conf 0.45)
Control
Reasonably tidy control typical of a modern academy-schooled defender. (conf 0.45)
Can carry the ball short distances but not a primary progressor. (conf 0.45)
Uses frame adequately to protect possession against pressing forwards. (conf 0.45)
Limited long-range striking output expected from a young centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Reliable in build-up phases within Union Berlin's structured shape. (conf 0.5)
Can find switches but range is still developing at this stage. (conf 0.42)
Rarely asked to deliver crosses from a central defensive role. (conf 0.35)
Shows some awareness for progressive passes out of the back line. (conf 0.42)
Chance threat
Minimal attacking output expected as a young centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Rarely in shooting positions given his defensive role. (conf 0.32)
Positions sensibly to support build-up and cover teammates. (conf 0.4)
Not a designated set-piece taker at this stage of his career. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Solid in the air for his age though still filling out physically. (conf 0.45)
Competes well one-on-one, using timing over pure strength. (conf 0.48)
Defense
Engages actively in Union Berlin's compact defensive setup. (conf 0.45)
Reads passing lanes reasonably to intercept and break up attacks. (conf 0.45)
Generally sound structural awareness for a developing centre-back. (conf 0.48)
Mental
Handles buildup pressure with reasonable calm for his experience level. (conf 0.45)
Still refining split-second choices typical of a young defender. (conf 0.42)
Consistently applies effort within Union Berlin's demanding system. (conf 0.48)
Resilience
No major injury history known through his early career so far. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Young Germany youth international with clear scope to keep developing. (conf 0.5)
Known within German football circles but not yet a wider name. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Tom Rothe is a young German defender who came through the Union Berlin academy, valued for his composure on the ball and willingness to step into midfield during build-up. Still developing physically, he offers a modern, progressive approach to central defense rather than pure physicality. At Union Berlin in the Bundesliga he is part of a squad fighting for stability in Germany's top flight, with his future development closely watched by scouts tracking the club's youth pipeline.
Product of Borussia Dortmund's academy, where he made his senior debut, before joining 1. FC Union Berlin.
Has represented Germany at youth international level.