Virgil van Dijk
A possession-dominant center-back whose ball control sub-score of 81.45 is the clear standout in his profile — well above the 70-84 "above average" band and approaching elite territory for the role. His physical duel output (70.12) and aerial presence (4.47 aerials won/90, 73% duel success rate) make him a reliable defensive unit across 36 Premier League appearances (3,240 minutes). At a Tactico Score of 76.76, he sits in the "above average" bracket — notably better than a typical starter, though not yet a top-tier standout.
The score is anchored by a possession control sub-score of 81.45 and a physical duel sub-score of 70.12, which together reflect a center-back who wins his battles and retains the ball. The drag comes from a defense sub-score of 41.46 — below baseline for the role — driven by a modest tackle rate of 0.61/90 despite high clearance volume (7.42/90).