Marvin Friedrich Scout Report
In this scout report, we dive into the stats of Borussia Mönchengladbach's solid center back Marvin Friedrich, a player whose profile shines a spotlight on defensive nous in the Bundesliga. The 2023-2024 season paints a picture of a defender whose aerial abilities are standout, winning a gargantuan majority of duels both airborne and on the ground, setting the record amongst fellow peers. This towering presence in defense, however, does not translate to the other aspects of his game.
Ball recovery, retention, and pass accuracy turn up as middling, hinting at a classic defender who doesn't fight for control but rather relies on his sturdy foundations to hold off opponents. His more modern qualities - progressive carrying and passing – are at critically low levels, telling us Friedrich is not one to venture into creative or attacking outlets.
Surprisingly, his performance in the opponent's half shows mere traces, with negligible presence in the attacking third, resulting in a low goal threat, efficiency, and chance creation, despite a moderate assists per 90 stats. It's clear that Friedrich is a defender who remains devoted to his primary duty at the heart of defense.
His propensity for intercepting balls is undermined by a worrying, low percentile for recoveries, indicating a passive defending style. His fouls and yellow card statistics are low, emphasizing discipline in his style of play. However, his link-up play tells a conflicting story, highlighting an area of the game Friedrich must continue to develop to unlock his potential fully.
Overall, Friedrich personifies the old school defender with invincible domination in duels but lacks a spark in the attacking third. His style of play is so strategically steadfast in defense, leaving room for improvement in possession and progressiveness.
