Eray Cömert Scout Report
Eray Cömert, 26, stationed as a Center Back for Nantes in Ligue 1, is starting to build a formidable reputation for himself. The Switzerland native's game identity is found in reliable defensive work, followed by sporadic offensive performance. Taking a deep dive into his 2023-2024 season scout report lets us further understand his style of play.
Cömert exhibits a knack for regaining control of the ball, ranking within the top quartile for ball recovery among his peer center-backs, a testament to his decision-making and anticipation skills. The aspect of his defensive prowess that stands out is his interception ability, where he outperforms more than 80% of his fellow league players, assertively cutting off opposing team’s plays before they take shape.
Regrettably, Cömert's ball retention and progressive measures are less commendable, occupying the lower third in these areas, indicating that although he shows prowess in halting attacks, his ability to initiate play from the back could use some development. Adding to his challenges, his aerial duels win percentage is alarmingly low – a significant area of concern for a central defender. It's no surprise that he sees most of the ball in the defensive third, with limited excursions into the attacking realm.
Possessing a fairly high foul and yellow card record, Cömert plays with an aggressive edge, which, whilst beneficial in physical duels, runs the risk of inviting disciplinary action. Despite these rough edges to his game, Cömert endures as a reliable defensive bulwark for Nantes, demonstrating potential for growth if he refines his style of play, specifically his aerial game and his contributions to launching attacks from the back.