Siemen Voet Scout Report
This scout report brings to focus Siemen Voet, the 24-year-old Belgian center back who plies his trade for Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie. In the 2023-24 season, Voet's imposing presence in the backline is marked by an extraordinary ability to intercept, his stats towering high in the 90 percentile -- an enviable strength for a defender.
In terms of the style of play, Voet gravitates more towards a patient approach with the ball at his feet than adopting a high-risk high-return dynamic game. His excellent ball retention and chance creation skills, which linger impressively in the 75 percentile, contribute towards this laid-back, composed narrative. However, such defensive control hasn't translated into a commendable ball recovery, which stands shy of the 40th percentile. To become an impregnable fortress, Voet needs to polish his skill here.
The Belgian's game, however, seems to be lacking when it comes to attacking contributions. His progressive carrying and passing sit worryingly low at the 8th and 22nd percentile, respectively. This can impede Fortuna Sittard's smooth transition from defence into offense and strain his midfield teammates.
Voet also tends to play a physical game which, while showing his robust approach, leads to a high number of fouls committed and yellow cards, showcasing an essential caution area in his style of play.
Altogether, Voet's player stats suggest a defensive juggernaut in the making, whose steady and calculated style means he is rarely caught out of position. However, tweaks will need to be made to his game, most importantly in his ball recovery and discipline, to seal his place as an all-around center back.