Netherlands

Virgil van Dijk

Centre-Back

Defensive Anchor

The commanding presence in the Netherlands' back three. Organizes the defensive line, dominates aerially, and plays long diagonal switches.

Frenkie de Jong

Central Midfielder

Press Resistant Pivot

Ball-carrying midfielder who glides past pressure and progresses play through the centre. His ability to receive in tight spaces and turn is unique.

Cody Gakpo

Left Wing / Inside Forward

Transition Threat

Versatile attacker who can play across the front line. Cuts inside from the left with power and directness.

Denzel Dumfries

Right Wing-Back

Wide Creator

Attacking wing-back who provides width on the right and delivers crosses. His energy up and down the flank is essential to the 3-4-3 system.

Xavi Simons

Attacking Midfielder / Right Wing

Creative Catalyst

Creative young talent who links midfield to attack. Receives between the lines and creates with dribbling and passing.

Matthijs de Ligt

Centre-Back

Defensive Anchor

Ball-playing centre-back in the Dutch back three. Comfortable stepping out with the ball and distributing from deep.