Torbjørn Heggem

Adequate pace for a centre-back, not a quick starter. (conf 0.5)

Good recovery speed for a tall centre-back when tracking runners. (conf 0.5)

Tall and steady, not nimble in tight turns. (conf 0.5)

Over 250 career appearances point to strong endurance. (conf 0.5)

Secure first touch for a defender, rarely loose under pressure. (conf 0.5)

Rarely dribbles with the ball, prefers a simple pass from the back. (conf 0.5)

Uses his 1.92m body well to shield the ball from pressing forwards. (conf 0.5)

Functional technique when striking passes, with little shooting. (conf 0.5)

Safe, accurate short passing out of the back in a possession side. (conf 0.5)

Can play longer diagonal passes when the shape allows it. (conf 0.5)

Rare crosser, with only occasional deliveries when covering at left-back. (conf 0.5)

Reads simple passing options, not a creator. (conf 0.5)

Few career goals, mostly from set-piece headers. (conf 0.5)

Seldom shoots, with only the occasional effort from set pieces. (conf 0.5)

Joins set-piece attacks but little else. (conf 0.5)

No dead-ball shooting role in his teams. (conf 0.5)

Strong in the air at 1.92m in both boxes. (conf 0.5)

Wins most duels with timing and strength. (conf 0.5)

Steps up to engage attackers and presses on cue with the line. (conf 0.5)

Breaks up play well with tackles and interceptions. (conf 0.5)

Disciplined in the back line and reads danger early. (conf 0.5)

Calm under pressure in West Brom and Bologna defences. (conf 0.5)

Dependable choices defending and passing. (conf 0.5)

Hard worker, tracks runners and covers ground. (conf 0.5)

Consistent availability across many seasons. (conf 0.4)

Peak years ahead at 27, with room to improve in Serie A. (conf 0.45)

Norway international, moved to Bologna for a sizeable fee. (conf 0.5)