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Stefan De Vrij (Feyenoord, 21)
Background
A product of the Feyenoord youth system De Vrij is already the club captain at just 21 years of age.
Position
Central defender
Strengths
De Vrij is big, strong and very elegant. He is a head up defender, able to glide in to midfield when in possession and relying on his intelligence for positioning and intercepting rather than outright physicality. He can handle himself aerially but is at his best when dueling with the wits of an attacker rather than their legs. Impeccable football instincts.
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Weaknesses
He’s not especially quick which can cause issues against real burners, preferring to use his quick brain to gain advantage.
The next: Jaap Stam
Stam wasn’t quick, but didn’t need to be. He was always in the right place and made sure that everyone else in the defence was too. Very tough and never took a backward step.
