Sven van Beek Stats for SC Heerenveen

Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Sven van Beek

Sven van Beek
Appearances 30
Goals 1
Assists 1
Club Crest

Player Bio

Position
Center Back
Age
29
Market Value
€2.00M
Height
190cm
Weight
76kg
Nationality
Netherlands

Next League Match

SC Heerenveen vs Go Ahead Eagles (H)

10 November 2024

Sven van Beek Scout Report

In the scout report for the 2023-2024 Eredivisie season, Sven van Beek, the reliable Dutch center-back for SC Heerenveen, showcases some commendable skills that solidify his role as a defensive cornerstone in the league. His primary attributes in the backline are his superior ball recovery and interception skills - he's in the top 10% of his peers in those areas, certifying him as a proficient shield in the defense. Van Beek's duel win percentage is equally staggering, placing him in the top echelon of players capable of consistently holding their ground in combative situations. While he's mid-level when it comes to ball retention and progressive carrying, Van Beek's pass accuracy and increased touch percentages - both above the median - underline his ability to maintain possession and distribute the ball effectively from the back. This puts more emphasis on his playmaking abilities even as a defender. However, as a center-back, he's more often visible in the defensive third, with engagements in the midfield too but rarely in the attacking third - a trait quite typical for a player of his position. However, his scout report isn't entirely free of concerns, as evidenced by a bottom-ranking chance creation percentage. While it's a key metric expected to be low for a defender, an upgrade in this category could elevate him to an elite class of center-backs who can contribute offensively too. Coupled with a middling number of fouls committed and yellow cards voluntarily collected, it points to a need for a slight discipline improvement. In summary, while not the perfect defender in every sense, Sven van Beek is still a formidable figure in the heart of Heerenveen's defense, displaying devices to both cut-out threats and initiate attacking plays from the back, proving an asset to his club.

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Sven van Beek Shot Summary

In the 2023-2024 season, Sven van Beek took 15 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.06, averaging 0.07 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 8 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 1 shots. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.27 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.