Stefan de Vrij

[Fides]

Very young talented right footed defender. Intelligent passer of the ball and a dedicated back when defending. Lacks a bit of physical presence as he is quite slow and a not very strong for his length. Looks to be destined to become an "passing" centre back.

[jupes]

Already better than Vlaar, IMO.

He is remarkably intelligent, elegant and confident. Rather slow and stiff too. A bit like a young Blanc.

[rgm91]

He's kinda technical
My suggestions :
tech 75-->78
DA 74-->77

[mcmattie]

He deserves a raise on at least defence and probably some other stats too. I think def at least 77.

[royvd]

Agree on DEF 77 and I guess BAL could be a bit higher as well, this guy is the Feyenoord's new captain now Vlaar is of to Aston Villa

[Mr. Evans]

Agree with higher DEF, though I think his BAL is fine. His strength is something he desperately needs to work on.

[FernandoA13]

Agree with higher DEF, though I think his BAL is fine. His strength is something he desperately needs to work on.

Agree. He doesnt deserve more then 78 BAL atm. I would like to suggest a raise in SPS aswel, he has a good pass.

[Mr. Evans]

Agree. SPA could probably also use a raise.

[mcmattie]

I think passing in general could be slightly higher and perhaps tech.
I agree with Bal. Maybe 79, but 78 is ok.

[jupes]

Ah, I knew Van Gaal would notice his talent. The most promising Dutch defender in the past 5-10 years.

Never mind his physique, Stefan's technique and brains easily make up for it!

These stats will change significantly, I'm sure.

[FernandoA13]

im pretty sure he deserves atleast 77 for DA but i would say its even higher. And tbh i wouldnt mind 79 for DEF.

[Fides]

Updated. Still open to suggestions though.

[derp.]

LPA must be 77, to me he's far above whites, agility can be 76

[Fides]

And maybe his ATT slightly higher?

[FernandoA13]

And maybe his ATT slightly higher?

Yes, i agree.

[Fides]

updated

[jupes]

In any case, DA should be higher than DS by a good margin.

Tech is a little conservative.

[Karbrüggen]

I think his BB can reach yellow, he has improved physically a bit. I saw quiet confident tackles and he seems more solid, he seems also better in the air than 75 (header) --> would give 2 points more

[Fides]

Slight update

[FernandoA13]

I dont know if i agree with BB yellow..

[jupes]

I dont know if i agree with BB yellow..

It is justified, I think. He has bulked up considerably and I believe he's stronger than his still somewhat lankyish appearance suggests.

A problem with this adjustment is that he relies mostly on his technique and vision, which I believe would not be properly translated with this set. It would require upping DA and BC to yellows or near-yellows, and a RES increase of 1 or 2.

I can see how many of you would find that an exaggeration, but as a close follower I would confidently say that Stefan has outgrown this competition and is already among the best CBs in Europe in terms of carrying the ball out of defence.