Serie A is one of the biggest leagues in the world. The Italian top division is famous for producing some of the best defenders in the world. The technical game played in Italy has raised the level of defenders. The likes of Bonucci, Chiellini and a few other defenders dominated the Serie A in the last decade. Not it is the time for some new players to shine.
Gleison Bremer of Brazil is one such player who is looking to establish himself with the best players in these positions. The 27-year-old came to Italy and joined Juventus’ rivals, Torino. After spending four seasons with them, Juventus came to sign him last summer. The team had a disappointing season but Bremer proved his worth. This season, he is a regular in the squad and is catching the attention of other clubs. Manchester United have emerged as the admirers of the defender. As we are nearing the last phase of the season, here is a look at how Bremer’s performances have caught the eye of other big clubs.
Defensive guardian
Gleison Bremer is an absolute beast on the field when it comes to winning the ball. He never backs off from any challenge and has an impressive duel win rate to his name. The 27-year-old Brazilian defender has only missed one league game and has made 28 appearances for his side. He plays in the centre of the back three and can also feature on the left side.
This plot illustrates the centre-back’s ability to engage in and win defensive one-on-one situations. High values in both metrics suggest a reliable defender. Bremer contests around 7.1 defensive duels per 90 minutes and has a 75% success rate. This is the reason why this Brazilian centre-back is rated high for winning defensive duels.
The above plot measures a centre-back’s aerial presence and effectiveness, crucial for defending set pieces and crosses. Once again Bremer is one of the best in the business. He contests around 4.9 aerial duels per 90 minutes and has won 63% of these duels.
Other than this, Bremer has also won 48% of his loose ball duels and made 4.75 interceptions per 90 minutes.
This plot evaluates the centre-back’s discipline by examining the frequency of fouls committed and the accumulation of yellow cards. The Brazilian defender has to show more discipline. He has given fouls in dangerous areas and is rated above average for giving away free-kicks. The player averages 1.5 fouls per 90 minutes.
A team looking to sign Bremer knows that he can carry the ball from the defence to the midfield. Bremer is not involved in a lot of passes but has a decent average of 46.85 passes per 90 minutes. He delivers 90% of his passes and around three passes are delivered to the final third per 90 minutes.
The 27-year-old is a modern-day defender and could fit into any team. He is strong aerially and wins his ground-level tackles. Manchester United will keep an eye on him and look to sign him at the right price.
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