Tim Breithaupt Scout Report
In this scout report, we profile Tim Breithaupt, the 22-year-old defensive midfielder for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Breithaupt's playing style is a showcase of balance and well-structured discipline. Consistent with his position, he is typically found operating in the midfield third of the pitch, and, on less frequent occasions, seen in the defensive third.
His most noteworthy trait is his exceptional ball retention ability. Few, if any, in his role and league can compare - he's in the 98th percentile in this respect. This translates to his knack for maintaining possession effectively even under high pressure. His aerial duels win percentage likewise stands out impressively high, sitting in the 93rd percentile, demonstrating wide-sweeping dominance in air battles.
However, very few players escape without flaws and he's not quite the maestro when in comes to ball recovery or progressive carrying. His percentile ranks in these categories are disappointingly low, revealing some areas for improvement. Likewise, his potential for threat in front of goal seems rather meager, lurking in the bottom 6% of his peers.
Another distinct but less laudable strength lies in his willingness to commit fouls, with a worrying percentile rank of 84%. This, combined with his high yellow card count (93rd percentile), suggests an aggressive, risk-prone style of play.
In sum, Breithaupt is a defensive midfielder who balances between disciplined possession of play and a somewhat hazardous approach to defence. An intriguing dichotomy of conservative guardianship of the ball and combative aggression, if handled properly, Breithaupt could continue to develop into a unique and dynamic prospect for FC Augsburg.
