Youssouf Ndayishimiye

Not especially quick off the mark, more a physical defender. (conf 0.45)

Decent pace for a 1.87m centre-back, enough to defend in space. (conf 0.45)

Tall, so less nimble than smaller defenders when turning. (conf 0.4)

Covers plenty of ground and sustains effort across a season. (conf 0.45)

Tidy first touch for a centre-back who can step into midfield. (conf 0.45)

Carries the ball only occasionally, mostly from deep. (conf 0.4)

Uses his height and frame to protect the ball. (conf 0.4)

Can strike a clean pass or shot, not a major threat. (conf 0.4)

Safe, simple passing out from the back or from midfield. (conf 0.45)

Adequate range from deep when asked to switch play. (conf 0.4)

Not a crosser, he plays centrally in defence or midfield. (conf 0.35)

Reads play defensively more than he creates. (conf 0.4)

Occasional goals only, finishing is not his role. (conf 0.35)

Rarely shoots, and mostly from set pieces. (conf 0.35)

Joins attacks at set pieces more than in open play. (conf 0.35)

No known dead-ball or free-kick role at club level. (conf 0.3)

Strong in the air thanks to his 1.87m height. (conf 0.45)

Wins duels through strength and good timing. (conf 0.45)

Steps up to engage when asked, not a heavy presser. (conf 0.4)

Breaks up play with interceptions and tackles in the middle. (conf 0.45)

Reasonably disciplined at centre-back, with a midfield background. (conf 0.45)

Calm on the ball when pressed, rarely rushed. (conf 0.4)

Sound and consistent choices, few reckless moves. (conf 0.4)

Reliable effort level across a long Ligue 1 stay. (conf 0.4)

No injury information gathered, so a neutral rating. (conf 0.25)

27 years old, so close to his ceiling already. (conf 0.35)

Ligue 1 squad defender and long-time Burundi international. (conf 0.45)