Simon Olsson Scout Report
In the heart of SC Heerenveen's midfield, we find the industrious Simon Olsson. This Swedish defensive midfielder, also comfortable as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder, or even as a left-winger, is a jack of all trades, showcasing his versatility across the pitch. Our scout report indicates that fascinatingly, Olsson shines his brightest when on the ball. With excellent ball recovery and retention metrics ranking him in the 82nd and 74th percentiles respectively, Olsson seems to be a paragon of steadiness and security, providing immense reliability for his team.
However, it's his dribbling prowess that catches the eye in this player stats review. His successful dribble stat puts him in the top echelon of ball-handlers at a jaw-dropping 94.59 percentile, painting him as a potent weapon in breaking down defenses and instigating forward play.
That said, his aerial duels win rate poses a notable weakness, languishing in the meagre 34th percentile. Also noteworthy is his lower prevalence in either penalty area which, coupled with his below-average goal efficiency and merely average chance creation, gives us insight into his style of play: a solid, reliable fulcrum predominantly operating in the heart of the park, less focused on scoring goals and more on protecting possession and feeding his teammates.
Lastly, Olsson's foul and yellow card metrics show room for improvement, indicating a style of play that can verge on reckless and proves costly at times. Yet, despite these drawbacks, Simon Olsson remains a robust and reliable midfield option, capably anchoring SC Heerenveen's midfield in 2023-2024.