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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 recovery speed for a modern Eredivisie centre-back. (conf 0.55)
Can cover ground against quick counters but not a standout sprinter. (conf 0.55)
Turns and adjusts adequately when isolated in one-on-ones. (conf 0.5)
Holds intensity across AZ's high-press system for full matches. (conf 0.55)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure in AZ's possession-based build-up. (conf 0.55)
Can carry the ball forward but relies more on passing to progress play. (conf 0.5)
Uses frame reasonably to protect the ball under pressure from forwards. (conf 0.5)
Capable of clean long clearances but not known for powerful strikes. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable in AZ's patient build-up phase from the back line. (conf 0.6)
Can switch play or find a forward with a longer diagonal ball. (conf 0.55)
Rarely involved in crossing duties as a central defender. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes well enough to initiate transitions from deep. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Minimal attacking output expected as a defensive-minded centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots, mostly limited to set-piece situations. (conf 0.4)
Positions sensibly on set pieces but not a major attacking threat. (conf 0.45)
Not a regular set-piece taker at AZ. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Strong in the air and a reliable presence defending crosses and corners. (conf 0.6)
Wins a good share of tackles and physical challenges as a young centre-back. (conf 0.6)
Defense
Engages front-foot defending consistent with AZ's proactive style. (conf 0.5)
Reads interceptions well and steps into passing lanes confidently. (conf 0.55)
Generally sound positional sense for his age in a back line that plays high. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Comfortable playing out from the back under opposition pressing. (conf 0.55)
Mostly sound judgement on when to step or hold the defensive line. (conf 0.5)
Consistent effort level fitting AZ's demanding tactical setup. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
No significant injury history of note through his AZ career so far. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Young, physically developed centre-back with room to refine consistency at a higher level. (conf 0.55)
Known within Eredivisie circles and has drawn transfer interest from bigger leagues. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Wouter Goes is a young Dutch centre-back at AZ Alkmaar, valued for his aerial presence, composure in possession, and willingness to defend on the front foot within AZ's proactive system. He reads the game well for his age and is comfortable both stepping into midfield to press and building attacks from the back. Still developing physically and tactically, he has attracted transfer speculation as a promising Eredivisie defender.